Independent Sales Representative

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

Job summary

Gameday Social Apparel is expanding its Independent Sales Representative program to cover multiple territories and retail segments, driving sales growth and securing new accounts.

This role blends entrepreneurial independence with collaboration across our sales, operations, and compliance teams to maintain brand integrity while representing the company at trade shows and in-market meetings. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B apparel or consumer goods sales experience.
• Proven success in developing and managing retail buyer relationships.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed; independent and self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Territory development, management and growth of defined regions or segments.
• Prospect and secure new retail partnerships; expand in existing accounts.
• Represent Gameday Social at trade shows, markets and buyer appointments.
• Develop deep relationships with key buyers, store owners, and showroom teams.
• Manage order submissions and CRM data; coordinate with internal teams as needed.
• Provide weekly/monthly territory recaps and market feedback.

Skills

B2B apparel sales

CRM (Zoho)

Negotiation

Presentation

Relationship building

Tools

Zoho CRM

EDI systems

Job description

Sioux Falls, United States | Posted on 06/16/2026

Grit | We’re hungry, we hustle, we pivot. We’re still at the stage where everyone has to pitch in at the warehouse on occasion. No egos.

Pursuing excellence | Getting better every day- moving swiftly when adjustments need to be made.

Team orientation | We view our coworkers, customers and vendors as partners. Transparent and cross-functional is how we work.

Boldly innovative | We didn’t get here with a “this is how it’s done” mindset. We welcome ideas, creativity and we embrace obstacles as opportunities.

Nimble | Our ability to chase trends and move quickly has led to our success, but also means very little is concrete. We aim to preserve this agility as we grow and look for people who can thrive when things are moving quickly.

Our Team & Success | Gameday Social is a South Dakota based fashion brand- for women, by women. Founded by Jael Thorpe in 2021, and an officially certified woman owned company, we aim to “elevate the social fan experience through licensed collaborations.” We have grown rapidly through innovative design, outstanding quality and developing key retailer and licensing relationships across the country.

Role Overview

Gameday Social is expanding our Independent Sales Representative force to represent the brand across numerous 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.

Key Responsibilities

1. Territory Development & Sales Growth

• Independently build, manage, and grow a defined territory or retail segment.
• Prospect and secure new retail partnerships that align with Gameday Social’s 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.
• Identify and qualify new opportunities within the collegiate, lifestyle, and pro-sports retail 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.

3. Account Relationships & Brand Representation

• Serve as the external face of Gameday Social within your market, promoting the brand story and product line.
• Develop deep relationships with key buyers, store owners, and showroom teams.
• Ensure brand presentation in stores aligns with Gameday Social’s standards for quality and image.
• Advocate for your territory’s needs and communicate feedback from the field to leadership.

4. Order Management & Follow-Through

• Manage all order submissions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness through the company’s systems or EDI as applicable.
• 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 your accounts when needed.

5. Market Participation & Reporting

• Attend national and regional trade shows, markets, and sales meetings as scheduled.
• 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.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For

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 (e.g., 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

Entrepreneurial and results-driven mindset

Relationship building and collaboration

Strategic problem-solving and accountability

Adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Professionalism and strong attention to detail

Flexible schedule with access to seasonal product training and company support resources.

Territory and account assignments will be determined based on experience and market opportunity.

Representatives will be responsible for their own tradeshow booth and travel expenses, but the Company may provide a travel stipend for key account activities.

Anticipated annual commission ranges from $40,000 to $150,000, depending on breadth of accounts.