SPARK Inside Sales Representative

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. SPARK is dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating research-based programs that promote lifelong wellness. SPARK improves the health of children and adolescents by disseminating evidence-based physical activity and nutrition programs that provide curriculum, staff development, follow-up support, and equipment to teachers of Pre-K through 12th grade students.

SPARK programs offer a coordinated package of curriculum (the “what to teach”), training (the “how to teach it”), content-matched equipment (the “tools you need to teach”), and extensive follow-up support. Since 1989, SPARK programs have been used in over 100,000 schools worldwide and are recognized as the most researched and effective physical activity programs available.

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

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales profit goals through successful execution of all assigned sales plans and activities for SPARK programs
• Follow a repeatable sales process and create project proposals using defined sales operating system processes
• Identify and progress sales opportunities, document activities in CRM, and close sales to defined standards
• Complete assigned process, product, and in-market presentation training
• 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 from an accredited university/college, preferred; and/or relevant work experience
• A lifestyle or educational background aligned with the company’s mission: “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity”
• NetSuite and/or CRM experience preferred but not required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Windows Operating System
• Previous SPARK experience or knowledge preferred

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Traditional and HSA Health Insurance options
• Vision coverage
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, plus 8 company-paid holidays
• Profit sharing and 401K retirement plan
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Product discounts

Pay

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