Field Sales Professional - Columbia, MD

About the role

Work Type: Full-time Hybrid - Must live and travel 2-5 days per week in the territory.

Compensation: The base draw range for this job is $55,000-$65,000 annually plus the possibility of additional performance-based incentives. The base salary will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications of the applicant, location, internal equity, and alignment with the market.

Location Details: Columbia, MD 21045

This job operates in a hybrid environment between a home office, school, community, and event environments (home office and field-based position).

Territory sales - must currently reside in/near the location full-time to manage local client relationships and maximize sales opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide best-in-class, consultative customer service to coaches across an assigned territory and do everything humanly possible to make their lives easier.
• Generate revenue and meet sales/growth targets.
• Actively develop and qualify leads within respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold-calling and lead generation campaigns.
• Navigate multiple functions within the company’s CRM, including but not limited to prospecting, account management, and activity tracking, to support sales and customer relationship efforts.
• Increase sales in existing accounts by selling to all sports at all levels.
• Utilize data-driven business intelligence on prospects to identify new trends and opportunities.
• Manage your account list and travel on location within your assigned territory.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a high level of self-direction and autonomy in managing tasks, projects, and responsibilities, ensuring efficient and independent workflow.
• Possess excellent problem-solving, organizational, and multi-tasking skills.
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication abilities, enabling effective interaction with both external clients and internal team members.
• Proefficiently prioritize and manage tasks, demonstrating strong time management skills to meet deadlines and optimize overall efficiency in a dynamic work environment.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and CRM.
• Cultivate an in-home office environment that is distraction-free.

Education/Experience

• 3+ years' business-to-business (B2B) outside sales experience (preferably in sporting goods) OR coaching/sports-related background.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience but a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and driving will all occur on a regular basis.

Team Perks

• Fulfilling work that presents new challenges and exciting opportunities every day of the week.
• Unlimited commission potential from day one.
• Comprehensive sales training program.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!