Apparel Sales Representative

Varsity Spirit, A Varsity Brands Company - The Driving Force In Spirit Across Cheer, Dance, Band And YearbookFor over 50 years, Varsity Spirit has been the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team, performing arts and yearbook. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's 5,000+ employees are dedicated to celebrating school spirit. A leader in apparel innovation, educational camps, clinics, competitions, and yearbook, Varsity Spirit impacts more than a million athletes each year.Job Type: Full TimeLocation Type: This is an outside sales, hybrid position. Sales activity takes place across a home office, local schools, community events, and in-person meetings with clients.Territory Details: Southwest Mississippi (Brookhaven area)To successfully perform the essential functions of this job, Sales Representatives live within the region they serve in order to manage local client relationships and maximize sales opportunities.Work Hours: Hours vary based on customer needs. Evening and weekend work may be required.Travel Requirements: Travel is primarily local to schools and organizations within the territory, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required.How You Will Make An ImpactA Varsity Spirit Fashion Sales Representative is passionate about fashion, enjoys working one-on-one with customers and thrives in a sales environment. Committed to creating memorable experiences for customers and transforming today's brightest young people into tomorrow's leaders, is a member of the largest, most influential manufacturing brand in the industry.Responsibilities include providing personalized solutions to groups with participants of all ages. Effectively promote Varsity products through a consultative based selling approach.A Varsity Spirit Fashion Sales Representative will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.Spirit Passion Innovation Respect Integrity - TransparencyWhat You Will DoPlan and prospect for territory salesConduct consults and fittings with coaches and their athletesMeet & exceed assigned territory sales goalsProvide honest and confident feedback about style and fitSeek fashion and product knowledge to build your expertiseMaintain personal drive to seek professional growthProspect power build rapportBuild lasting relationships with customersTravel to appointments within the territoryExcel in a work from home environmentRecruiting for summer camp brandsQualificationsKnowledge/Skills/Abilities:Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skillsAbility to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlinesAbility to grasp new technology and understanding of Microsoft SuiteKnowledge of cheer and dance industryWillingness to learn in-depth product construction, technicalities and pricingCultivate an in-home office that is distraction-freeEnsure reliable travel for regular face-to-face touch pointsOrganization and follow throughPersonal Effectiveness/CredibilityAbility to generate leads, forecast sales cycle, anticipate problems, and create effective solutions, with an aspiration to meet and exceed sales goalsIn depth learning & career advancementEducation/Experience:High school diploma or GED.Bachelor's degree in marketing, business education or related field preferredIndustry Experience preferredExperience in an administrative support role for at least 2 years.Physical Requirements:Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling walking and driving will all occur on a regular basis. Must be able to lift 15-30 pounds.The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Join The Best Team In Sport & SpiritAt Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.Our ValuesService - We lead with heart. We champion community.Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.Our BenefitsWe are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:Comprehensive Health Care BenefitsHSA Employer Contribution/ FSA OpportunitiesWellbeing Program401(k) plan with company matchingCompany paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term DisabilityGenerous My Time Off & Paid HolidaysVarsity Brands Ownership ProgramEmployee Resource GroupsSt. Jude Partnership & Volunteer OpportunitiesEmployee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipmentVarsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.