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Business Manager

Watermark Graphics, Inc.

Texas

Operations and Sales Manager

Job Overview:

The Operations and Sales Manager will oversee the operational workflow, manage the internal embroidery shop, and lead the sales efforts of our promotional products business. This role includes managing the supply chain from sourcing to delivery, coordinating between operations and sales, and developing marketing strategies to drive brand awareness and sales. The ideal candidate will possess strong project management skills, an understanding of the promotional products industry, and the ability to balance operational efficiency with creative marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Management:

  • Manage end-to-end operations, including vendor management, production scheduling, inventory control, order fulfillment, and shipping logistics.
  • Oversee the internal embroidery shop, ensuring efficient and quality-controlled production of embroidered products.
  • Act as a liaison between operations and sales teams to align production schedules and resources with customer orders and sales expectations.
  • Learn embroidery production processes to facilitate a smooth and efficient workflow in the embroidery shop.
  • Build and maintain relationships with suppliers to ensure high-quality products and timely deliveries.
  • Implement and optimize processes for cost-effective production and distribution.
  • Monitor and evaluate operational metrics, including production timelines, order accuracy, cost control, and delivery times.
  • Oversee customer service, ensuring satisfaction and prompt resolution of issues related to products or services.
  • Maintain inventory levels to meet demand, manage reorder points, and reduce stock obsolescence.
  • Ensure compliance with industry standards, including quality control and safety regulations.

Sales Management:

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to highlight unique promotional products, including B2B and B2C campaigns.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to develop custom promotional campaigns for corporate clients, aligning marketing initiatives with sales objectives.
  • Conduct market research to identify trends, new product opportunities, and customer preferences within the promotional products space.
  • Oversee the design and production of marketing content, ensuring brand consistency across all platforms.
  • Track and analyze marketing campaign performance, measuring ROI and adjusting strategies as needed.
  • Organize and manage company participation in trade shows, corporate events, and exhibitions to showcase our products and services.
  • Oversee the creation of marketing materials (catalogs, brochures, digital assets) to promote product offerings.
  • Oversee digital marketing efforts, including SEO, email marketing, social media, and online advertising, to boost lead generation and brand visibility.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Marketing or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in operations and sales, preferably in the promotional products or a related industry.
  • Knowledge of supply chain management, production processes, and vendor relations specific to promotional products.
  • Strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills, with experience in client and supplier relationship management.
  • Knowledge of trends in promotional products and corporate gifting.
  • Experience in digital marketing tools, CRM systems, and e-commerce platforms.

Reports to:

President and Vice President

This role is ideal for a detail-oriented leader passionate about both operational excellence and innovative sales strategies. If you’re driven by teamwork and thrive in a dynamic environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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Sales Manager

Versa-Tags, Inc.

Missouri

Versa-Tags™ has been serving promotional, automotive, and ad specialty distributors since 1970. Starting with the creation of the original, self-protecting Versa-Tag Key Tag, we have built a national reputation for producing quality printed products right here in the USA! Versa-Tags has experienced rapid growth expanding our production facility in Cuba, MO with over 120,000+ SF of printing and  production and warehousing, with over 100+ employees.

 

Versa-Tags is currently seeking a Sales Manager to join our team!

 

This position has the capability to work hybrid/semi-remote, but the right candidate would be willing to travel to our office 1-3 times per week for on-site needs (drivable distance).

 

  • Office Area Typical Shift: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm CST

 

What is a Versa-Tags Sales Manager?

 

As an Sales Manager, you’ll be in charge of promoting and selling Versa-Tags’ B2B products and services to achieve significant growth in both profitability and new/existing markets. You’ll be able to build Versa-Tags’ sales strategy to achieve increased revenue, grow new and upcoming product lines, and help determine what comes in the future.

 

You’ll work alongside our President, Production Manager, Customer Support Team, and Data team to source, track, and engage potential new clients and drive growth in our existing client base.

 

If you’re an energetic, highly motivated sales professional with a background in B2B Promotional/Graphics Sales who wants to help build the next chapter of a well-established, family-owned company known for high quality and exceptional service: this is the career for you.

 

This position requires approximately 10% travel availability to attend applicable trade shows/conventions, visit clients, and provide demonstrations. Compensation will consist of base salary+commission.

 

What does your day look like?

 

  • Generate leads through various channels, including cold calling, email, networking, social media, trade shows, conventions, and more.
  • Determine prospective clients by aligning their needs, challenges, and goals with our capabilities and service offerings.
  • Schedule and attend beneficial client/prospective meetings, trade shows, and conventions that are backed with confident data to support the potential for profitable, on-going sales and business relationships.
  • Collaborate with departments, leaders, and teams to identify and implement new sales/product strategies.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all sales activities and customer interactions, developing new and existing strategies/software to aid in sales tracking.
  • Continuously develop knowledge of industry trends, market demands, competitors, and new/emerging industries that align with our products/services.
  • Maintain and strive to grow existing client relationships through positive client management.
  • Conduct sales presentations and product demonstrations to prospective/existing clients.
  • Understand Versa-Tags’ print/service capabilities to propose custom solutions.
  • Address and resolve any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.

Requirements

 

What skills can you bring to the table?

 

  • Minimum 5 years working in B2B Printed Products/Promotional Products/Graphics Sales
  • Experience in sales development and lead generation
  • Desire to consistently improve, update, and refine existing processes and technology
  • Strong time management and organizational skills
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
  • Self-Motivated, with the ability to work independently
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
  • Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Experience with CRM systems and sales automation tools is a plus

 

What sets Versa-Tags apart?

 

Your compensation is more than just your paycheck – it’s about what you take home. Versa-Tags shows that our team members are valued by offered a vast array of top-tier benefits and perks. We value the work/life balance to allow you to work hard in a rewarding career while encouraging time spent resting, improving your health and wellness, and spending time with those you cherish. Versa-Tags is the company where you can balance great work with great life. We value our “Way of Life”, a work culture based on Faith, Family, and Profit. We believe that when Versa-Tags does well, everyone should do well.

 

The Big Benefits – for all Full Time Employees

 

  • Competitive starting pay with even more competitive merit raises
  • Comprehensive, top-tier medical insurance, with low deductibles, no co-insurance, and no copay options. Employee-only plans start as low as $20/month, with low-cost coverage options for spouse and dependents (Versa-Tags helps cover your family, too!)
  • Affordable dental and vision plans
  • $100,000 Term Life Insurance, paid by Versa-Tags
  • Short-Term Disability Insurance, paid by Versa-Tags
  • Generous PTO – starting with 12 days in your first year, 18 days after your first year, and 24 days at 10 years
  • 401k Plan with up to 4% Employer Match, 100% vested from your first contribution

 

The Perfect Perks – for all employees

 

  • Employee Assistance Program available to all employees and their household immediately
  • Discounted gym membership for Versa-Tags employees through Anytime Fitness
  • On-Site Annual Health Screenings and options to schedule and attend virtual care visits with local doctors on site
  • Morale events, catered meals, potlucks, contests, and gifts
  • 1st & 2nd Shifts available, depending on the position
  • Consistent scheduling, with 7 Paid Holidays and NO SUNDAY WORK.

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Key Account Sales Representative

Gemline

Lawrence, MA

Discover your next career adventure at Gemline, a leading design-centric supplier of consumer products in the promotional products industry. Ranked 12th by the Advertising Specialty Institute and awarded the prestigious 2021 Supplier of the Year, Gemline boasts a diverse product line, including bags, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and lifestyle gifts. Our portfolio features renowned brands like American Tourister®, Anker®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR® , Moleskine®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and many more.

 

At Gemline, community is our heartbeat. Our purpose, “We Promote Community,” is the driving force behind everything we do. This commitment is embedded in our culture, influences our product designs, and fuels our aspiration to create a positive global impact. What’s more,  we’re guided by our betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which are focused on bettering people and the environment. Gemline also became a certified B Corp in 2024, furthering our commitment to balance purpose and profit for good.

 

Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies To Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2024 by PPAI, a leading industry association. Join a workplace where “Pride in People, Pride in Product” is more than a motto—it’s our way of life. Our associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by our foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline’s success is a reflection of our associates’ success, and our culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. Take the next step in your career journey with Gemline—we’re not just a company; we’re a community.

 

Gemline® is looking for a Key Account Sales Representative who will be responsible for growing market share and retaining customers through outbound calls/virtual meetings/emails and client relationship development. They will be responsible for all activities with the accounts.  If interested, please send your resume to:  skamacho@gemline.com.

 

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Drive revenue growth within an assigned portfolio of accounts through a high volume of virtual meetings, calls, and email outreach.
  • Expand market share for each account by identifying new contacts and increasing product penetration.
  • Consistently identify evolving client needs and tailor product solutions to address them.
  • Utilize Salesforce to manage daily tasks, maintain a structured revenue pipeline, and enhance client engagement strategies.
  • Gather and synthesize client feedback to inform product and promotion development.
  • Represent the company at regional trade shows and customer events as needed (may require occasional overnight travel).
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team and company goals.

 

Required Skills & Experience

  • Demonstrated success in driving revenue growth within an assigned account portfolio.
  • Proven ability to execute a high volume of daily outbound calls, virtual meetings, and email outreach.
  • Strong record of meeting or exceeding sales targets through effective planning and goal-setting skills.
  • Proficient in delivering compelling virtual presentations that effectively communicate product value and the benefits of partnering with Gemline, fostering strong client relationships.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at building immediate rapport with customers.
  • Highly competitive, with a positive attitude and a strong desire for continuous learning.
  • High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred.
  • 1–2 years of experience in outbound sales.
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
  • Experience with Salesforce or CRM software preferred.

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Strategic Account Manager

Gemline

Lawrence, MA

Discover your next career adventure at Gemline, a leading design-centric supplier of consumer products in the promotional products industry. Ranked 12th by the Advertising Specialty Institute and awarded the prestigious 2021 Supplier of the Year, Gemline boasts a diverse product line, including bags, luggage, drinkware, electronics, stationery, writing instruments, gourmet foods and lifestyle gifts. Our portfolio features renowned brands like American Tourister®, Anker®, CORKCICLE®, Cuisinart®, Igloo®, MiiR® , Moleskine®, Osprey®, Paper Mate®, Samsonite®, Sharpie® and many more.

 

At Gemline, community is our heartbeat. Our purpose, “We Promote Community,” is the driving force behind everything we do. This commitment is embedded in our culture, influences our product designs, and fuels our aspiration to create a positive global impact. What’s more,  we’re guided by our betterway™ Corporate Social Responsibility efforts which are focused on bettering people and the environment. Gemline also became a certified B Corp in 2024, furthering our commitment to balance purpose and profit for good.

 

Gemline has been recognized as one of the Greatest Companies To Work For on multiple occasions, and most recently in 2024 by PPAI, a leading industry association. Join a workplace where “Pride in People, Pride in Product” is more than a motto—it’s our way of life. Our associates play a crucial role in delivering an exceptional customer experience, guided by our foundational values of trust, integrity, humility, diversity, community, and truth. Gemline’s success is a reflection of our associates’ success, and our culture thrives on collaboration, initiative, continuous problem-solving, safety, and respect for people. Take the next step in your career journey with Gemline—we’re not just a company; we’re a community.

 

Gemline® is looking for a Strategic Account Manager who will be responsible for driving revenue and crating successful selling strategies for a select roster of Gemline’s largest accounts.  If interested, please send your resume to:  skamacho@gemline.com.

 

Primary Responsibilities include:

  • Lead the development and execution of targeted sales strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability within the assigned Strategic Account portfolio.
  • Design and deliver impactful, in-person presentations and product decks for seasonal launches, effectively communicating product value and market relevance.
  • Prepare and present quarterly business reviews at the C-suite level for assigned Strategic Accounts, providing strategic insights and actionable recommendations.
  • Manage complex business and relationship dynamics, with a solutions-oriented approach that balances internal and external problem-solving, negotiation, and business development.
  • Oversee all facets of National Sales Meetings and End User Shows for assigned account groups, including budget management, registration, attendance, payment processing, and show strategy. Participate in industry and regional trade shows as needed.
  • Serve as a customer advocate at Gemline by representing client insights in critical product launches, marketing initiatives, operational planning, and supply chain strategies; collaborate cross-functionally to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
  • Uphold and represent Gemline’s Mission, Vision, and Values in all interactions.
  • Manage the social media and online portals for Strategic Accounts, monitoring engagement, responding to inquiries, and posting relevant content to strengthen relationships.
  • Cultivate and manage consultative relationships with headquarter stakeholders and Gemline sales teams, leveraging these connections to identify and maximize sales opportunities.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support team and company objectives.

 

Required Skills, Experience & Education:

  • Exceptional communication, presentation, and networking skills.
  • Extensive strategy experience, with a strong analytical mindset and the ability to interpret data to provide actionable recommendations.
  • 6–8 years of experience in driving sales growth within major accounts.
  • Strong partnership and relationship-building skills, facilitating effective influence across sales teams and cross-functional departments.
  • Excellent attention to detail, action-oriented, adaptable, and thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively across functions to support strategic initiatives.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, adept at building immediate rapport with customers.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
  • Willingness to travel approximately 40% of the time.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software, Salesforce a plus.

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Account Executive

Rymax

Pine Brook, NJ - Hybrid

The role of an account executive (AE) is to build relationships with new clients and manage relationships with existing ones.  Serving as point of contact for clients and internal company teams, often interacting with both daily.  Helping to create product presentations, ensuring we are maximizing profitability through proper quoting, order processing and following up on client requests.  Primarily client facing but given visibility to learn the cadence, brand strategy, and expectations of the service level we are known to provide.  An ideal candidate will immerse themselves in the company and have a desire to learn about the industry.  We are looking for someone that wants to launch their career with Rymax.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Work with sales in driving value and meeting customer needs.
  • Create sales proposals, correspondence and reports.
  • Update customer portals with product, order and tracking information.
  • Project and order management from start to finish to meet deadlines.
  • Research, Create and maintain relationships.
  • Schedule and follow up on project deliverables and shipments to ensure deadlines.
  • Work as a team with internal departments to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Able to handle multiple responsibilities.
  • Able to prioritize effectively.
  • Maintain High levels of professionalism when interacting with clients and employees.
  • Exhibit high levels of customer service to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
  • Other job duties and projects as assigned.
  • Travel to customer events throughout the year.

 

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of experience in sales or sales support–
    • ASI, promotional products or merchandise industries, a plus
  • Customer Service skills – proven ability to deal effectively with clients.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both clients and internal teams via verbal and written communications.
  • General knowledge of Microsoft Office.
    • Ability to create documents and spreadsheets.
    • Must have advanced excel skills set including formulas, V-Lookup, mark up, margin, etc.
  • Ability to learn and maintain processes while working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Order Processing – project management skills.
  • Multi-tasking
  • Detail Oriented – Follow-up and tracking of orders to ensure project deliverables

 

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) plan with an employer match
  • Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Generous employee purchase and incentive programs

 

Rymax (http://www.rymaxinc.com) understands the value of employee appreciation and customer loyalty. As the #1, full-service loyalty marketing organization, Rymax provides strategic, customized recognition programs and events to Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 corporations. Our award-winning programs are carefully designed to maximize business growth, engage employees, motivate sales teams and increase customer retention, through aspirational brand name rewards.

 

Come join an organization that values employee engagement and rewards achievements!

 

Rymax is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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National Sales Manager

Rymax

Pine Brook, NJ - Hybrid

AGGRESSIVE AND MOTIVATED SALES PROFESSIONALS WANTED IMMEDIATELY

Rymax Marketing Services, Inc., with headquarters in Pine Brook, New Jersey, is the largest National Direct Manufacturer’s Representative in the Premium and Incentive Industry. Rymax sells name brand and luxury merchandise to the reseller community in conjunction with their reward and incentive solutions. We are looking to expand our National Reseller Sales Team.

We are seeking high-energy, self-motivated individuals for unique opportunities with an unlimited upside. Proven ability to sell merchandise within the incentive and promotion industry and experience with consumer electronics is certainly a plus, but not a requirement. If you are hard-working, dedicated, and persistent, and possess a dynamic personality this could be the sales opportunity for you.

The ideal candidate should be articulate, self-confident, energetic, organized and proactive. This individual will be given the responsibility to develop and expand an existing sales territory with the intent to grow the territory both in size and revenue. The primary focus of this position is to cultivate sales within an existing incentive reseller, jobbers and incentive houses client base while generating new accounts.

From a sales perspective this Sales professional must possess strong consultative sales ability as well as the experience to turn quick product sales around.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Candidate must develop sales strategies supported with compelling presentations that will enable a selling relationship with targeted clients
  • Manage and develop existing accounts and grow share of revenue.
  • Analyze trends and other sales opportunities.
  • Identify new business & growth opportunities.
  • Develop and build strong account relationships.
  • Perform market analysis and ascertain competitive account strategies in order to provide counter measures and recommendations to senior management.
  • Represent company at trade shows and other trade forums that promote the company.
  • Ability to work within a competitive marketplace.
  • Travel within their territory.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

The candidate should have prior and successful selling experience, and experience in the Premium and Incentive Channel is a plus. Candidate must be self motivated and possess excellent follow-up and presentation skills. Strong interpersonal skills also required. Candidate will be required to travel. This is not a remote position and candidate will be required to work from the Company’s New Jersey headquarters.

In addition to providing a tremendous growth opportunity, this position offers a competitive salary, commissions, health insurance, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, life insurance and long-term disability insurance, and paid time off. No relocation fees will be paid. Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Job Type: Full-time

 

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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Territory Sales Manager-Northeast or Southeast

Graphik Business Accessories

Remote

GRAPHIK BUSINESS ACCESSORIES

Territory Sales Manager-Northeast or Southeast-REMOTE

Reports to Vice President of Sales

 

Who We Are-

Graphik Business Accessories is a US based manufacturer of business accessories and office products.  We are a 65-year-old family owned and operated company with manufacturing facilities in upstate New York and north central Iowa. We are a leader in; loose-leaf products, made to order packaging and a full line of stock products. Our goal is to foster growth by combining values, state of the art manufacturing technology and modern management systems. We promise to deliver personal pride to our customers and add maximum value with every solution we offer.

 

Summary of Position-

Sales leader to promote, drive and increase sales within assigned territory. You will be responsible for managing existing customers, developing new opportunities, prospecting, and following up on assigned sales leads. Successful candidates will own assigned territory, create sales growth to meet defined goals.

 

Duties and Role-

  • Travel within assigned territory to meet with customers and prospects
  • Promote, educate, and sell product line during in-person and virtual meetings
  • Build and retain business relationships with new and existing customers
  • Attend tradeshows and industry events within assigned territory
  • Develop and execute sales strategies to meet and exceed sales goals
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both written and verbal
  • Works well under pressure and display ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
  • Maintain and analyze account performance to identify new opportunities

 

Qualifications

  • Outside Sales Experience-Promotional Products Industry preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Display exceptional presentation and written communication skills
  • Proficient using Microsoft Software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience working with CRM/ERP software platform
  • Must be willing to travel
  • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
  • Manage customer relationships in assigned territory
  • Drive lead generation and opportunities to close sales

 

What We Offer

  • Competitive Salary + Commission Plan
  • Comprehensive Benefit Package (Health, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K)
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement
  • Collaborate with a resolute team of professionals

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Account Manager and Sales

Advertise America

Remote

This is a full-time remote role for a Sales Account Executive at McCullers Sports Group / Advertise America. The Sales Account Executive will be responsible for managing customer accounts, meeting sales targets, and building strong customer relationships. They will also analyze sales data, develop sales strategies, and collaborate with the marketing team.

Qualifications

 

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Proven experience in sales and account management
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Experience in the sports or advertising industry is a plus

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Social Media and Marketing Manager

Catalog Kings

Hartsville, TN

Americolor, a growing Print Media Manufacturing Company is seeking a full time Social Media and Marketing Manager.

 

This person will be self-motivated, have a great work ethic, have a high attention to detail, highly organized, have the ability to work in a team as well as to fly solo, have a positive attitude, great communication skills, punctuality, and a professional demeanor as well as have a degree in Marketing/ Advertising, Social Media Communications, or qualified related industry experience.

 

This person should be passionate about Art and Design, Advertising and Brand Development, Graphic Design, have a good understanding of Internet Technologies, Web Site Building and updating, including HTML and Word Press, understand standard applications and file formats ( (Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML, Excel, Word, JPG, PNG, PDF. Etc.) and be eager to learn and adapt as technology changes.

 

Responsibilities will include:

  1. Manage our Social Media Presence through Facebook, X, Instagram, and web sites, press release updates, for all our brands.
  2. Manage(and enforce) our branding through standardization of Logos / Style Guides / Image for all our brands for ANY and ALL customer facing visibility.
  3. Coordinate / Plan Trade Show Events, Booth Design, travel and staffing without sales team, and be present at several trade shows throughout the year.
  4. Keep up with Email Marketing efforts, updating database lists, upload and updating marketing lists, and creation of email ads in coordination with our sales team.
  5. Constantly evaluate new technology, marketing trends, use Projections, Marketing Metrics, Server Log Files, SEO and other relevant tools to evaluate cost effectiveness of individual marketing campaigns, as well as the cost effectiveness of systems.
  6. Recommend and Implement Strategies for More Effective Marketing Campaigns in all relevant channels.

 

Pay: $800 per week

Schedule: 8a-5p Monday-Friday

Work Location: In-person, 113 Planters Street Hartsville, TN 37074

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Director of National Accounts

Pop! Promos

Remote

Director of National Accounts

Summary

The Director of National Accounts is tasked with increasing revenue through the acquisition and nurturing of relationships with our most valuable accounts. This is accomplished through consultative sales techniques, fostering robust relationships with customer executives, and providing solutions that directly benefit their businesses.

Reporting directly to the Chief Sales Officer (CSO), the Director of National Accounts (DNA) collaborates closely with other Account Executives and sales team members to propel revenue growth.

Our most valuable accounts are well-known promotional product distributors with enterprise level customers whom we believe we can grow substantially by employing a consultative and intensive sales approach.  These accounts typically actively seek innovative strategic solutions beyond mere product offerings and pricing structures, demonstrating a readiness to engage as strategic partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  1. Forge robust relationships with C-level executives and key contacts within each assigned account.
  2. Collaborate with internal departments, customer resources, and third-party strategic partners to develop, implement, and oversee impactful solutions.
  3. Formulate strategies for acquiring new, lucrative enterprise accounts while effectively managing existing clients to optimize customer satisfaction, account penetration, and revenue/margin growth.
  4. Partner closely with the Chief Sales Officer, Inside Sales Manager, and Sales team members to contribute to the development and execution of account strategies.
  5. Coordinate with Pop! Promos Account Executives to ensure high quality account management and order processing.
  6. Regularly engage with the Pop! Promos sales team to ensure alignment in sales approaches for high-value accounts, fostering a culture of success that drives business growth, collaboration, and achievement of annual performance goals.
  7. Monitor customer, market, and competitor trends, providing actionable feedback to Pop! Management and Sales teams.
  8. Work in tandem with the Marketing department to devise strategies that support account acquisition, retention, and growth initiatives.

Qualities, Experience and Educational Requirements:

  1. Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) is required, or alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of experience in Strategic Sales or Business Development
  2. Over 5 years of sales experience in the Promotional Products industry with a demonstrated track record of success.
  3. Driven, collaborative, team player who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  4. Candidates with experience in developing and implementing e-commerce business strategies is a plus.
  5. Strong communicator with a demonstrated track record of writing and presenting effectively to diverse audiences
  6. Capable of effectively engaging with individuals at all levels of an organization, both internally and externally, fostering productive interactions.
  7. Proficient in CRM utilization and well-versed in Google Suite software, with a demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and adapt to other job-related software as needed
  8. Willingness to travel 30-40% of the time.

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