Independent Sales Rep or Agency - California
Cutter & Buck · San Francisco, CA · 5 days ago
On-siteBusiness DevelopmentContract
About the role
The role is managed through Cutter & Buck, which carries a four-brand portfolio into the Run & Outdoor Specialty channel: Craft, Cutter & Buck, Clique, and Tenson. Craft is the anchor brand in Run & Outdoor Specialty, a Swedish performance brand with 50 years of technical development for endurance athletes. Cutter & Buck, Clique, and Tenson complement the portfolio across performance lifestyle, premium casualwear, and Scandinavian outdoor.
Responsibilities
- Account Management and Revenue Hit
- Own existing account relationships: prebook sell-in, at-once orders, seasonal assortment planning, and sell-through performance across all four brands.
- Develop new accounts in alignment with the portfolio's distribution strategy.
- Conduct regular account visits, product knowledge sessions, and in-store activations.
- Lead with Craft. Introduce Cutter & Buck, Clique, and Tenson where they strengthen the assortment.
- Manage four seasonal buy cycles across the portfolio.
- Forecast accurately by account and by brand each season. Own the number.
- Prepare and present territory performance updates to sales leadership on a regular cadence.
Requirements
- Proven track record of hitting revenue targets.
- Comfortable managing a multi-brand portfolio within a single account relationship.
- CRM fluency.
- Pipeline management and forecasting are habits, not tasks.
- Clear communicator: in person, virtual, and written.
- Active in-territory presence. Regularly visiting accounts, attending events, and participating in the specialty community.
Qualifications
- Established independent sales rep or agency currently working run specialty, outdoor, or technical performance apparel or footwear in the California territory.
- Existing relationships with run specialty buyers, outdoor retailers, or endurance sports communities in California.
- Full-time employees enjoy employer subsidized medical, dental and vision eligibility, Paid Sick leave and Annual Vacation leave.
- Eligible for participation in our 401k plan with company match and ten (10) paid holidays in a calendar year.
Skills
- Strong account management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple brands effectively.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Experience in endurance sports or related fields.
Benefits
- Employer subsidized medical, dental and vision eligibility.
- Paid Sick leave and Annual Vacation leave.
- Participation in our 401k plan with company match.
- Ten (10) paid holidays in a calendar year.
Pay
Commission-based. Rate and structure negotiated based on territory scope and existing account base.
Schedule
Independent Contractor. Multi-line rep or agency. Location: California preferred. Open to reps based in NV or AZ with demonstrated CA account relationships.