Independent Sales Representative (MIDWEST)

Brist Mfg; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brist Mfg is seeking an Independent Sales Rep to expand its presence in the resort and specialty retail sectors. This commission-based role offers flexibility and the chance to build lasting client relationships while selling premium branded merchandise and logistics services. Ideal candidates are experienced sales professionals with deep connections in their territories and a knack for closing deals.

Qualifications

• Experienced sales rep with existing relationships in relevant sectors.
• Creative and independent, capable of managing accounts.
• Adept at closing deals and presenting products.

Responsibilities

• Open and grow accounts in resort and specialty retail.
• Sell premium branded merchandise and private-label programs.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver value to clients.

Skills

Sales skills

Relationship building

Strategic thinking

Customer service

Tech comfortable

Job description

Independent Sales Rep (Resort/Destination) – Branded Merch That Actually Moves

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Custom Apparel / Logowear / Branded Merchandise

Brist is where premium design meets scale. From private-label apparel, custom headwear to branded merchandise that drives real ROI, we help some of the world’s most exciting brands tell their story—on t-shirts, hoodies, socks, hats, flannels, patches, packaging, and beyond.

We’re looking for independent sales reps to expand our reach within the resort, lifestyle, beverage and specialty retail space. This is a 1099, multi-line friendly opportunity that works well alongside other premium or resort-focused lines. If you’ve got an eye for good product, deep customer relationships, and a knack for closing deals, this is your shot.

TERRITORY: Midwest – but we’re open to great people wherever they’re building relationships.

SCHEDULE & PAY: Fully flexible. You own your calendar. Generous commissions. High repeat business.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Open and grow accounts in the resort, destination, brand, beverage, corporate, boutique, and specialty retail space
• Sell premium private-label programs, custom headwear, logowear, resort wear, and curated merchandise solutions
• Build real relationships—not just transactions
• Leverage Brist’s in-house design team and domestic/overseas production to deliver end-to-end value
• Act as a creative consultant to your clients—helping them stand out, not just stock shelves
• Collaborate with Brist’s sales, design, and ops teams to ensure a white-glove experience
• Seamlessly fold Brist into your existing rep portfolio—our custom and capsule programs pair perfectly with other lifestyle lines

YOU ARE

• An experienced sales rep who knows how to get in the door and build trust fast
• Already calling on resorts, boutiques, outdoor retailers, or lifestyle accounts
• Creative, strategic, and customer-obsessed
• Independent and hungry—this is a commission-based role
• Great at managing follow-ups, presenting product, and helping customers buy what moves
• Tech-comfortable and organized (we’ll help make your backend smooth)

WHY BRIST

We’re not another tchotchke supplier. We build programs that perform—from fully custom capsule collections to turnkey webstores and branded campaigns. Clients include global brands, outdoor icons, and boutique resorts who want more than just another screen print. With domestic production capabilities, overseas sourcing, and a killer design team, Brist makes it easy for you to show up big for your customers.

Sound like a fit?

Let’s connect. We’re actively onboarding reps who want to represent a premium line with strong margins, creative support, and real staying power.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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