Community Manager - Student Sales Program

The Social Life; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Life is seeking a full-time Community Manager for their Student Sales Program in Los Angeles. You will manage the sales program, working closely with campus representatives to enhance the TSL brand. The role includes training, relationship development, and overseeing custom orders.

The ideal candidate has sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and knowledge of collegiate culture. Join a dynamic team in a creative environment focused on innovation.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Sales.
• Understanding of Collegiate Greek Culture.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage custom apparel orders.
• Develop marketing plans for campuses.
• Maintain relationships with Campus Reps.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Tech savvy

Organizational skills

Tools

Salesforce

Asana

Job description

Community Manager - Student Sales Program

Full-time

The Social Life is a custom apparel and lifestyle company focused on delivering premium products to the college market. Through unparalleled innovation in apparel manufacturing, product design, marketing, and e-commerce, TSL is changing the way college students and organizations order custom apparel. The Social Life's state-of-the-art, 10,000 square-foot headquarters is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, and neighbors the likes of BCBG, Guess, Forever 21, and Nasty Gal. Thanks to our talented team of graphic designers, product developers, photographers, national sales coordinators, and many other key personnel, TSL is now a household name on every major college campus in the United States. The youthful, creative, and carefree lifestyle that is embodied in The Social Life brand carries through to our office design, our after-hours events, and the way individual members of our staff live their lives. Join #TeamTSL today!

About the Position

The Community Manager will assist in the day-to-day management of our student sales program including recruiting, training, relationship development, and internal order processing. You’ll work directly with TSL’s Campus Representatives to teach them the ropes of sales, marketing, and account management; providing them with tools and resources to grow the TSL brand at their school. You will also oversee and process custom apparel orders that come from your network of Campus Reps. With the help of your Campus Reps you will be responsible for aggressively pursuing the growth of our customer base. The ideal candidate for this position is personable, well spoken, understands how to connect with people, and is ready to contribute creative and innovative ideas on how to further grow the brand and acquire new customers.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Understand the collegiate marketplace
• Effectively sell our products into the collegiate marketplace
• Manage custom apparel orders from start to finish
• Directly manage your team of Campus Reps to maintain existing accounts and acquire new ones
• Work with Campus Reps to develop individual marketing plans for each campus
• Develop a mastery of all TSL product styles and offerings
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the custom apparel production process
• Build strong relationships with Campus Reps and customers
• Provide an exceptional level of customer service
• Utilize web-based applications to efficiently manage a sales pipeline
• Spearhead and execute business development initiatives
• Other duties may be assigned in accordance with company needs

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in Sales (bonus points for management experience!)
• Fraternity/Sorority affiliation or comprehensive understanding of Collegiate Greek Culture
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to connect with others
• Passion for improving efficiencies, processes, and overall customer experience
• Tech savvy with knowledge of web based applications and CRMs (experience with Salesforce & Asana is a plus)
• Comfortable working in a MAC based environment
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize based on deadlines
• Must be a self-starter and able to manage your time to optimize productivity
• Ability to work in an intense, fast-paced environment with limited/no mistakes
• Must be passionate about your work, and take pride in everything you do

Working Conditions / Job Environment

• Several hours of office computer work daily
• Frequent phone conversations with Campus Reps and customers
• Daily collaboration with other team members
• Occasional travel for campus visits
• Our headquarters is sweet!

Compensation

No further compensation details provided.