Knife Sales & Brand Ambassador
Cajun Knife & Gear | Lafayette, LA
Help Build One of America's Fastest Growing Knife Companies
Cajun Knife & Gear isn't looking for another salesperson—we're looking for someone who lives and breathes knives.
We're searching for an energetic, outgoing, camera-friendly individual who wants to become the face of our knife division. This position combines sales, marketing, live streaming, social media, events, and customer engagement into one exciting career.
If you're passionate about knives, enjoy talking to people, love creating content, and want to help grow a nationally recognized brand, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
Every day is different. Your responsibilities may include:
- Selling premium knives and EDC gear in-store, online, and through live selling platforms.
- Creating engaging content for Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media channels.
- Producing product videos, demonstrations, reviews, educational content, and behind-the-scenes features.
- Hosting live selling shows on Whatnot and other livestream platforms.
- Answering customer questions through phone, email, chat, and social media.
- Building relationships with customers and knife enthusiasts across the country.
- Partnering with our existing network of manufacturers, influencers, content creators, and industry partners to expand our reach.
- Developing new relationships with knife makers, social media creators, ambassadors, and industry influencers to increase brand awareness and create collaborative marketing opportunities.
- Representing Cajun Knife & Gear at Blade Show and other major industry events.
- Traveling to trade shows and helping set up and operate company booths.
- Working directly with leading knife manufacturers to showcase new products and exclusive releases.
- Helping launch new products through videos, livestreams, email campaigns, and marketing initiatives.
- Assisting with marketing campaigns and promotional events.
- Helping grow our online audience, customer engagement, and overall brand recognition.
- Staying current on knife trends, new releases, blade steels, locking mechanisms, and the knife industry.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about knives and everyday carry gear.
- Comfortable speaking in front of a camera and engaging with live audiences.
- Outgoing, confident, and personable.
- Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Creative and constantly generating new ideas.
- Active on social media and familiar with today's platforms.
- Organized, dependable, and able to manage multiple projects.
- Willing to travel several times each year.
- Excited to build a long-term career rather than simply work a job.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience selling knives, firearms, outdoor gear, or premium consumer products.
- Experience creating videos or social media content.
- Live streaming or Whatnot selling experience.
- Photography, videography, or video editing experience.
- Customer service or retail sales experience.
- Knowledge of premium knife brands such as Benchmade, Spyderco, Microtech, Pro-Tech, Heretic, McNees, Chris Reeve, and others.
Don't check every box? If you're passionate, driven, and eager to learn, we'd still love to hear from you.
Compensation
This position offers a combination of:
- Competitive base salary.
- Performance bonuses tied directly to the growth of the knife division.
- Opportunities for advancement as Cajun Knife & Gear continues to expand.
- Employee discounts.
- Paid travel for approved company events.
- Training and mentorship from experienced professionals in the knife industry.
The more you help grow the business, the more you'll earn.
Why Cajun Knife & Gear?
This isn't a typical retail job—it's an opportunity to build a career in one of the most exciting industries in the outdoor market.
As part of our team, you'll have opportunities to:
- Be among the first to handle and promote new knife releases from some of the industry's top manufacturers.
- Visit manufacturers and build relationships with some of the biggest names in the knife industry.
- Attend major events like Blade Show and represent Cajun Knife & Gear on a national stage.
- Meet custom makers, production manufacturers, influencers, and fellow enthusiasts from around the country.
- Help shape the voice and personality of one of America's fastest-growing knife retailers.
- Build your own reputation as a trusted voice within the knife community.
- Make a measurable impact on the growth and success of the company.
If you dream about turning your passion for knives into a career where no two days are the same, this is the opportunity you've been looking for.
To Apply
Please submit:
- Your resume.
- A brief introduction explaining why you're interested in this position.
- Links to any social media accounts, YouTube channel, Whatnot profile, or content you've created (if applicable).
At Cajun Knife & Gear, passion, personality, creativity, and a willingness to learn are just as important as experience. If you're ready to help build something special while sharing your love of knives with customers across the country, we want to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
