Simply Southern is a preppy lifestyle brand founded in Greensboro, NC in 2005.
Simply Southern is known for creating vibrant and on trend mens and womens t-shirts, apparel, and gifts. Voted # 1 T-shirt brand by Giftbeat a leading industry publication for 3 consecutive years, Simply Southern continues to develop cutting edge and on trend fashion for men and women.
The brand started out in a small kiosk at a mall and has grown over the years to be sold in over 6,000 independent retailers as well as 29 corporately owned retail stores. Between our corporate office, production facility and retail locations, we are proud to employ over 400 team members.
A huge part of our mission is to give back and use our success for good. We donate to a variety of organizations such as ChildFund International, numerous turtle conservations, local charities and much more.
To learn more about Simply Southern, our core values, and how you can become a part of our team; check out our website atwww.simplysouthern.com
Job description
Simply Southern is a rapidly growing company and therefore the ideal candidate is a competitive self-starter that thrives in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable making dozens of calls per day, working with partners, generating interest, qualifying prospects, and closing sales. This employee would be a part of our wholesale division helping existing customers select new products, merchandise, and promote the brand while also finding new prospective customers to grow their territory. This employee must be comfortable with virtual communication, able to do online research, and excited about the brand.
Responsibilities
Source new sales opportunities through inbound lead follow-up and outbound cold calls and emails.
Prospect call preparation including company background research, demographic research, and other tools to find the right stores to promote our brand.
Identify customer's buying trends and provide reports to management
Enter, update, and maintain CRM information on leads, prospects, and opportunities
Must be a product knowledge specialist.
Understand the customers needs and requirements.
Maintain regular communication with existing accounts through systematic call cycles.
Maintain a professional Facebook page and market items to clients via constant contact.
Be an expert! Help existing accounts with claims/ new product /marketing strategies
Build effective customer relationships through research of customers Facebook, Instagram, and other social media channels.
Achieve monthly goals
Schedule market appointments
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Business
Must live in or near Greensboro, NC
At least 1 - 3 years of sales experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to multi-task, organize, and prioritize work
Confident in handling and overcoming rejection.
Must be willing to travel to major trade shows and events (15% of the time)
Job
Type- Full Time
enefits:
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401(k)
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401(k) matching
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Dental insurance
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Employee discount
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Health insurance
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Life insurance
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Paid time off
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Vision insurance
Compensation package:
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Bonus opportunities
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Commission pay
Schedule:
Experience:
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Sales/Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
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Greensboro, NC 27409 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
