Independent fashion sales rep — Commission-based, Flexible

Gameday Social Apparel Co.®; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Independent contractor position

Commission-based compensation

Flexible schedule

Travel stipend or support

Job summary

Gameday Social is expanding its Independent Sales Representative force to represent the brand across territories and retail segments, focusing on driving sales growth, securing new accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with retail partners.

This role blends entrepreneurial independence with collaboration across our internal sales, operations, and compliance teams to ensure brand consistency and licensing integrity.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in B2B apparel or consumer goods sales (independent representation preferred).
• Proven success in developing and managing retail buyer relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (Zoho, or equivalent).
• Knowledge of retailer compliance processes (EDI, routing guides, etc.) is a plus.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to travel as needed

Responsibilities

• Territory Development & Sales Growth: Independently build, manage, and grow a defined territory or retail segment.
• Prospect and secure new retail partnerships that align with brand and licensing portfolio.
• Expand business with existing accounts through seasonal bookings, reorders, and market insights.
• Create and execute territory sales plans designed to meet or exceed annual revenue goals.
• Represent Gameday Social at trade shows, regional markets, and in-person buyer appointments.
• Prospecting & Lead Generation: Identify and qualify new opportunities within the collegiate, lifestyle, and pro-sports channels.
• Proactively research target accounts, develop introductions, and manage outreach follow-ups.
• Leverage brand assets, lookbooks, and samples to pitch the line with confidence and close sales.
• Maintain awareness of competitor activity and regional trends to inform your sales approach.
• Account Relationships & Brand Representation: Serve as the external face of the brand within your market.
• Develop deep relationships with buyers, store owners, and showroom teams.
• Ensure brand presentation in stores aligns with standards for quality and image.
• Advocate for your territory’s needs and communicate feedback from the field to leadership.
• Order Management & Follow-Through: Manage all order submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Track order flow and proactively communicate potential fulfillment or delivery challenges.
• Partner with internal operations only as necessary to resolve escalated issues.
• Assist with receivables follow-up on accounts when needed.
• Market Participation & Reporting: Attend national and regional trade shows, markets, and sales meetings.
• Provide concise weekly or monthly territory recaps outlining wins, pipeline updates, and key market feedback.
• Maintain accurate account and contact data within the CRM for visibility and planning purposes.

Skills

B2B apparel sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Self-motivation

Tools

Zoho CRM

Job description

Gameday Social is expanding its Independent Sales Representative force to represent the brand across territories and retail segments, focusing on driving sales growth, securing new accounts, and maintaining strong relationships with retail partners.

This role blends entrepreneurial independence with collaboration across our internal sales, operations, and compliance teams to ensure brand consistency and licensing integrity.