Jobs · Business Development · Wisconsin

College Independent Sales Partner

Herff Jones · Wisconsin, United States · 1 mo ago
Business DevelopmentFull-time

About the role

JOIN OUR TEAM!

Responsibilities

  • Drive account acquisition, penetration, and retention within your assigned territory, growing existing relationships while securing new campus partnerships.
  • Act as the local graduation expert, providing onsite service such as product fittings, demonstrations, senior events, ring days, and commencement support.
  • Create excitement around graduation by leveraging our programs, events, and marketing services to actively engage students and increase participation.
  • Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with multi-year growth, account expansion, and professional success.
  • Collaborate with corporate teams to achieve and exceed sales goals while maintaining consistent reporting and territory activity visibility.
  • Ensure every campus has a year-round plan for student engagement, program utilization, and milestone celebrations, not just product sales.
  • On a daily basis, maintain a strong on-campus presence, regularly visiting colleges to engage administrators, faculty, student groups, and campus organizations.
  • Plan and/or host student-facing programs and events—including grad fairs, ring ceremonies, orientation activities, parents weekend, homecoming, etc.
  • Deliver persuasive presentations to key stakeholders, highlighting the value of our products, services, and programs.
  • Leverage our marketing tools and engagement programs to boost student participation and awareness.
  • Manage operational touchpoints for peak seasons, including graduation preparations, student order coordination, and multi-department collaboration.
  • Serve as a trusted partner for campuses, providing guidance, solutions, and insights that enhance the student experience.
  • Participate in sales and product training, area meetings, and national conventions to stay up-to-date on industry trends, products, and best practices.

Requirements

  • Proven ability to drive account growth, penetration, and retention, including new account acquisition.
  • Track record of delivering high-touch, local service, building relationships and trust on campus.
  • Experience planning and executing student engagement programs or events that increase participation and excitement.
  • Ability to manage seasonal peaks, multiple stakeholders, and large student populations.
  • Self-motivated and entrepreneurial—capable of operating independently while building a personal brand on campus.
  • Comfort working in a competitive, relationship-driven market, influencing decisions and managing committees.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate multiple programs, events, and accounts.
  • Passion for supporting colleges and students, ensuring a meaningful, memorable graduation experience.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
  • Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

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