Promotional Products Sales Representative

Job Summary

AlphaGraphics Carmel is seeking an experienced, self-motivated Outside Sales Representative to grow its promotional products business while supporting print and signage offerings. This is a salaried position ($42,000 base plus uncapped commission) with primary responsibility for prospecting, developing, and closing new promotional products business, and secondary responsibility for cross-selling print and signage products and services.

Key Responsibilities

• Possess a minimum of 2 years of outside sales experience, with experience selling promotional products, print, or signage preferred.
• Prospect and develop new business throughout Hamilton, Marion, and Boone counties, focusing on promotional products and secondary on print, signage, and marketing solutions.
• Generate new leads through in-person visits, cold calling, networking, referrals, and community involvement.
• Build and manage a sales pipeline from initial contact through close, using company CRM tools to track activity and forecast results.
• Conduct client needs assessments and recommend the right mix of promotional products, print, and signage to help clients achieve their marketing goals.
• Prepare and present proposals, quotes, and product samples to prospective and existing clients.
• Partner with the design and production team to ensure every project is delivered on time, on brand, and on budget.
• Maintain and grow relationships with existing accounts to drive repeat business, upsells, and referrals.
• Stay current on promotional product trends, suppliers, and industry best practices (PPAI/ASI resources).
• Represent AlphaGraphics Carmel at local networking events, trade shows, chamber functions, and community activities.
• Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of outside sales experience required.
• Proven track record of prospecting, pipeline management, and closing new business.
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and comfortable working independently in the field.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel daily throughout the assigned territory.
• Proficiency with CRM software, Microsoft Office, and general business technology.
• Familiarity with promotional products distributors and suppliers (e.g., PPAI, ASI) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's degree preferred.

Compensation & Schedule

Salaried position: $42,000 base salary plus uncapped commission. Full-time schedule, Monday–Friday, aligned with our store hours of 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., with flexibility for client meetings and events. Ongoing training, sales support, and mentorship from an experienced local team. Opportunity for career growth within an established, community-focused business.

Why Join Us?

Our team is guided by core values that shape everything we do: Customer-First Partnership, Quality Without Compromise, Reliability & Accountability, Creativity with Purpose, Local Commitment, Continuous Improvement, Respect & Integrity, and Teamwork & Collaboration. As a member of our sales team, you'll join a collaborative group of designers, production, and service specialists who take pride in helping Central Indiana businesses succeed — and you'll play a key role in growing our promotional products business across the community.

Opportunity for Career Growth

We offer careers for everyone! Whether you are just starting out, looking for that next great growth opportunity, or seeking a change, we have exciting roles to suit you. We pride ourselves on our training programs in management, sales, operations, print, signs, design, and marketing. Join us with or without experience, and we will succeed together as a team!

About the Role

AlphaGraphics Carmel is a trusted local brand that partners with businesses in Carmel, Westfield, Noblesville, Fishers, Zionsville, Lebanon, and Indianapolis, Indiana, to transform ideas into impactful visuals that drive real business results. Our vision is to be Carmel and Central Indiana's most trusted visual-communication partner.