About the Opportunity:
We are seeking a motivated, high-energy and relationship-driven Entry-Level Sales Account Manager to join our growing sales team. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about fishing, hunting, boating, camping, or the outdoor lifestyle and is eager to build a career in sales.
As an Entry-Level Sales Account Manager, you will prospect, develop and maintain relationships with retail customers, distributors, and independent dealers while representing our portfolio of fishing and outdoor products. You'll work closely with the Director of Sales and the internal support team to grow existing accounts, identify new business opportunities, and deliver exceptional customer service.
Candidates must be in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with assigned retail and dealer accounts.
- Support sales growth by identifying opportunities for product expansion and new customer acquisition.
- Conduct regular customer visits, presentations, and product demonstrations.
- Develop a thorough understanding of the company's fishing and outdoor product lines.
- Collaborate with marketing, customer service, and operations teams to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Monitor inventory levels, merchandising, and product placement within customer locations.
- Prepare sales forecasts, account plans, and activity reports using CRM software.
- Attend trade shows, dealer events, and industry expos as company representatives.
- Stay informed on market trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences within the outdoor industry.
- Resolve customer concerns in a professional and timely manner.
- Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual sales objectives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities.
- Self-motivated with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and CRM
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel within assigned territory.
Preferred:
- Passion for fishing, boating, hunting, camping, or other outdoor activities.
- Previous customer service, retail, or sales experience.
- Familiarity with CRM software such as Salesforce or HubSpot.
- Knowledge of the fishing tackle or outdoor sporting goods industry.
- Willing to learn the ropes and do what it takes to win.
Skills & Competencies
- Relationship building
- Sales and negotiation
- Customer service excellence
- Problem solving
- Communication and presentation
- Territory management
- Organization and planning
- Team collaboration
- Adaptability
- Goal-oriented mindset
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel up to 50% within assigned territory.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds for product samples and trade show materials.
- Ability to stand for extended periods during trade shows and customer
Pay: $50,688.43 - $60,087.15 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- fishing tackle or outdoor sporting goods: 2 years (Preferred)
- service, retail, or sales: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Dallas-Fort Worth, TX (Required)
Work Location: Remote
