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Independent Sales Rep or Agency - California

Cutter & Buck · San Francisco, CA · 5 days ago
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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.

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