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Shout Merchandise is seeking a passionate Account Director to manage and grow client relationships in the promotional products industry. This role demands a self-starter with a proven sales background, looking to thrive in a commission structure. Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity for significant earnings while working remotely.
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Shout Merchandise is actively seeking a dynamic, high-performance Account Director to join our team! Experience in the promotional products industry or event management is REQUIRED.
You will be responsible for building a client book of business and proactively reaching out to ensure client satisfaction/retention while continuously prospecting and closing new business.
We are looking for a high character, self-starter who can tailor branded merchandise and apparel-based marketing programs to meet customer needs. You should have an innovative, solutions-oriented approach with an expectation for success. The ideal candidate has a history of bringing on new business and loves the challenges that come with outbound prospecting in a competitive market.
This is 1099 Position - Independent Contractor (Commission only + Bonuses)
Responsibilities for Account Director
· Prospect, contact and close potential clients
· Unearth new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long term clients
· Present products to prospective clients including preparing customized presentations, sourcing products, quotes and closing deals
· Provide professional after-sales support to enhance the customers’ dedication
· Remain in frequent contact with the clients to understand their needs for ongoing business
· Respond to complaints and resolve issues aiming to customer contentment and the preservation of the company’s reputation
· Work independently to establish and grow your client book
Qualifications for Account Director
· Proven experience with sales and managing your own book of business in the promotional products industry is a MUST.
· 2+ years of Sales/Account Executive, Business Development or Account Co-Ordinator experience within the promotional products/branded merchandise industry.
· Lead generation / opportunity seeker. Utilize all available resources to prospect for new business and turn them into happy long-term customers.
· Self-starter attitude with excellent organization and time management skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
· Excellent communication/presentation skills and ability to build rapport and relationships with both customers and suppliers.
· Proven track record of increasing sales and business opportunities through client development.
· Continually monitor products trends both within and outside of the industry.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively
· Customer-centric, highly creative and service obsessed.
· Enthusiastic and passionate
· Preferred proficiency in Google Applications, Microsoft Word, Excel, CRM and ASI’s ESP platform
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE PROMOTIONAL PRODUCTS INDUSTRY OR EVENT MANAGEMENT
About Shout Merchandise
Shout Merchandise is a branded merchandise agency that provides businesses with customized solutions to their branded merchandise and apparel needs. Founded in Seattle in 2011, Shout Merchandise is a woman-owned business that services clients of every size – from start-ups to global brands across a number of industries from high-tech, food & beverage, hospitality, sports, non-profits, retail, energy, government and education.
No recruiters. Only accepting resumes directly from candidates.
· 100% Remote - preferably in a major metropolitan city located in Pacific or Mountain time zones
· 1099 - Independent Contractor (Commission only + Bonuses)
· Uncapped Commission + Bonuses
· Flexible Hours (yet this position is full time)
Employment Type
Full-time
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