Inside Sales Representative (On-Site

About Us

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches, and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness, and recreation. Our mission is “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity.” Founded in 1947, we are committed to delivering innovative, high-quality products; fast, friendly, and easy service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Our Values:

• We create delighted fans
• We are 1 dependable and trustworthy team
• We are passionate about quality and excellence
• We move fast to innovate, simplify, and improve

About the Role

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will drive sales by handling inbound and outbound product inquiries, quotes, orders, and closing proposals. You will also make outbound prospecting calls to achieve revenue targets. Customers rely on you to help find the best products for their physical education, early childhood, fitness, or school activity programs. You will ensure corporate and individual sales goals are met by becoming a product expert and guiding customers to the best solutions for their unique needs.

This is a full-time, in-person position in Owatonna, MN, with a defined career progression for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales profit goals through execution of assigned sales plans and activities
• Follow repeatable sales processes and create project proposals using defined sales operating systems
• Identify and progress sales opportunities, document activities in CRM, and close sales to defined standards
• Complete assigned training on processes, products, and in-market presentations
• Maintain quality customer interactions to achieve sales quality and responsiveness standards
• Contribute to operational improvement by completing assigned projects and process optimizations

Requirements

• College degree in business administration, education, or related field preferred; relevant work experience may substitute
• A lifestyle or educational background aligned with our mission to help teachers and coaches promote fun and healthy physical activity for kids
• NetSuite and/or CRM experience preferred but not required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Windows Operating System

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Traditional and HSA health insurance options, plus vision coverage
• 3 weeks of paid time off accrued in the first year, plus 8 company-paid holidays
• Profit sharing and 401K retirement plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Product discounts
• Onsite fitness center

Pay

Up to $65,600 based on salary plus incentives for achieving sales goals.