Outside Sales Representative - Oregon

About the role

The Outside Sales Representative role combines strategic account development with new business acquisition, serving as the primary field representative for S&S Activewear within a designated geographic territory. This dynamic position requires a sales professional who excels at building and nurturing comprehensive customer relationships while consistently driving revenue growth.

Responsibilities

• Drives territory P&L performance through strategic management of customer volume, sales, and profitability metrics
• Executes systematic in-person account engagement, demonstrating excellence in call planning, analysis, presentation delivery, and follow-through
• Cultivates comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, from ownership through sales, service, and merchandising teams, while conducting strategic one-on-one meetings to uncover growth opportunities
• Establishes strong partnerships with key stakeholders across customer departments including finance, marketing, operations, and production
• Collaborates seamlessly with assigned S&S Account Manager to optimize customer service, sales opportunities, and engagement frequency
• Learns and leads new product launches, internal initiatives, and strategic sales planning with authority and vision
• Leverages advanced merchandising expertise to highlight S&S Activewear's competitive advantages and drive strategic upsell opportunities
• Orchestrates cross-functional collaboration, utilizing internal resources including trade marketing, decoration services, EDI, pricing, and custom solutions to maximize sales potential
• Maintains impeccable administrative management through precise reporting, calendar organization, sales funnel tracking, and program administration
• Ensures premium S&S Activewear brand presence through professional showroom and collateral management
• Represents S&S Activewear at industry trade shows, events, and customer functions to strengthen market position and relationships

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred with proven track record of professional achievement
• Minimum 2 years of field sales experience, with promotional products and apparel industry experience highly valued
• Superior communication abilities demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written interactions
• Exceptional multitasking capabilities with strong prioritization skills and time management expertise
• Self-motivated professional with proven ability to execute complex initiatives independently
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational abilities
• Results-driven performer with strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence
• Brought a dynamic, high-energy approach with authentic enthusiasm for the role
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities with innovative solution development
• Expert in consultative sales methodologies, including SPIN selling techniques
• Strong merchandising acumen with proven ability to optimize product presentations
• Preserved polished presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
• Technical proficiency in demonstrating digital tools and web-based solutions
• Sharp analytical mindset with strong financial acumen for strategic decision-making
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan
• Discounts on brand-name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement

Schedule & Compensation

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Remote Available)
Compensation: Based on experience
Sign-on Bonus: Eligible for qualified candidates

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

Working Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.