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Regional Sales Representative

 

Posted by Thinkbaby & Thinksport on 11/20/2018


Job Basics

Industry Sector: Action, Fitness, Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow, WaterSports

Job Categories: Account Executive/Rep, Sales - Company Rep & Support

Company Type: Accessories, Apparel/SoftGoods, HardGoods/Equipment

State: CA, CT, NJ, NY, OR, TX, WA

City:

Country: United States

Required Experience: 1 - 3 years


Job Type: Full Time

Salary: $66-70,000/year

Required to Relocate: No

Required to Travel: Yes

Employee May Telecommute: No

Job Seeker Must Live Within:


Job Description & Requirements

Regional Sales Representative

Hiring for 3 Positions:

 =        Central Region (based in Austin)

=        East Coast (preferably NY/NJ area),

=        PacWest (preferably Bay Area, Portland, or Seattle)

Background:

Since 2006, Thinkbaby & Thinksport has been creating safe, highly functional, and sustainable products. We continue our safer products mission by targeting harmful consumer product categories and developing safer alternatives. We have a loyal following and a 10 year+ track record of growth and success. Our catalog spans 150+ items, and many of the leading retailers across the country carry our products. We are expanding our sales team to grow our footprint of retailers and provide a high level of overall service for our retail partners.

Job Description:

Do you want to work for a successful, mission-based company and be proud of the better-for-you products you represent? We thought so! Our Regional Sales Representative is responsible for sales and account management of health & natural, baby specialty, and sporting & outdoor retailers within a specific set of US states. This includes independent stores and regional chains. The role requires a high level of activity including outbound phone calls, emails, feet on the street in major cities, and representation at industry expos. Strong speaking, writing and relationship building skills are required. This position has a 30-40% travel component.

Role Responsibilities:

=        Clearly define all potential target accounts in specified territory 

=        Connect and maintain relationships with buyers at target accounts

=        Deliver phone, web and in-person presentations to develop new business 

=        Manage existing accounts to expand product assortment, deliver staff training, and provide excellent overall service

=        Develop marketing and promotional plans to insure success at retail level

=        Participate in outreach activities such as event expos and trade shows.

=        Connect to blogs, magazines and online destinations to raise brand awareness within your region 

=        Reports to Chief Business Development Thinker 


About Thinkbaby & Thinksport

THINKBABY & THINKSPORT were created over ten  years ago to address the growing concern of harmful chemicals leaching from consumer products.  Through our focus and expertise in material safety, sustainability and functionality, we successfully launched the first BPA-free baby bottle, the first BPA-free insulated sport bottle, and one of the top rated sunscreen lines.   Our mission is simple...we will continue to target harmful products and develop safer alternatives.