Midwest Core Sports Account Executive

Guardian Sports, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and commission

Job summary

Guardian Sports, LLC is seeking a Core Sports Account Executive to drive sales across the Midwest, targeting youth programs to NFL teams. You will develop strategies, manage key accounts, and present Guardian Caps, Guardian LOOPs, and FLEX Chinstraps to diverse audiences.

Join a fast-growing team focused on protecting athletes, building relationships, and expanding market presence. Travel to events and collaborate with marketing, product, and support teams are expected in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of product sales and account management with quotas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of football landscape, safety regulations and equipment.
• Located within the MidWest region, near St Louis, Omaha or Kansas City.

Responsibilities

• Sales Strategy and Execution: develop and implement regional sales plans to meet revenue targets.
• Customer Relationship Management: manage key accounts and serve as primary client contact.
• Product Presentations: conduct demonstrations for Guardian Caps, Guardian LOOPs, and FLEX Chinstraps.
• Market Analysis: monitor industry trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Collaboration: work with marketing, product development, and support teams.
• Event Participation: attend industry events to promote products and network.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

CRM familiarity

Communication skills

Relationship building

Football knowledge

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

This posting covers the Midwest Region. (Ideally near St Louis, Omaha, Kansas City).

What we do.

At Guardian Sports, we manufacture sports equipment that is trusted by teams in the most elite football & lacrosse leagues across the country - the NFL, NCAA, & the Premier Lacrosse League to name a few. We have a true passion for protecting athletes, and use our 20+ years of material science expertise to continually develop technologies that can enhance sports equipment.

We are a rapidly growing yet nimble company who constantly seeks to innovate, and we’re looking for an Account Executive to help reach more athletes.

What you’ll do.

As our Core Sports Account Executive, you will play a pivotal role in driving core sport sales across multiple states, catering to a diverse market ranging from youth sports programs to the professional level in the NFL. Your responsibilities will include:

• Sales Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to penetrate and expand the market within the designated region. Execute effective sales plans to meet and exceed revenue targets for Guardian Sports' innovative sports equipment.
• Customer Relationship Management: Cultivate and nurture relationships with key accounts, including youth sports organizations, schools, collegiate teams, and professional franchises. Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional service and addressing their unique needs.
• Product Presentations and Demonstrations: Conduct engaging and informative product presentations and demonstrations to showcase the benefits and features of Guardian Caps, Guardian LOOPs, FLEX Chinstraps, and more. Tailor your approach to different audiences, from youth coaches and parents to professional team decision-makers.
• Market Analysis and Opportunity Identification: Stay abreast of industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments. Analyze data and insights to identify new business opportunities and areas for market expansion.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and customer support, to ensure seamless communication and collaboration. Provide valuable insights from the field to contribute to product improvement and development.
• Event Participation: Attend relevant industry events, conferences, and trade shows to represent Guardian Sports, build brand awareness, and network with potential clients. Leverage these opportunities to promote our products and establish a strong presence in the sports community.
• Achieving Targets Across Age Groups: Tailor your sales approach to meet the unique needs of various age groups, from youth programs to professional athletes. Develop and implement strategies that resonate with each segment of the market.

This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth of Guardian Sports by strategically expanding our market presence and ensuring athletes of all ages have access to cutting-edge protective equipment. Join us in our mission to revolutionize sports equipment technology and enhance the protection of athletes at every level.

Qualifications.

• 3+ years of experience in product sales and account management, with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas and effectively managing customer relationships using CRM platforms.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of the football landscape, including an understanding of safety regulations and equipment requirements.
• Located within the MidWest region, preferably near St Louis, Omaha, Kansas City.

Who We Are.

Undauntedly Positive.This work is challenging. We are all learning & growing together.Forge into the unknown, and carve a path for the rest of the team to follow.

Radically Candid.

We are flexible and dynamic – unencumbered by bureaucracy.

We do not have lengthy written policies, and we don’t want to. We are all highly talented individuals; your job is to “Act in the best interests of Guardian”. If you’re off track with that, or not performing to the expected level, expect to be coached.

Coaching is something we do, and something you should expect & practice, every single day. It goes both directions.

Obsessed With Learning.

We despise who we were yesterday because we want to be so much better today.

Failure is accepted — even celebrated — but it must be learned from and iterated upon.

We do not punish failure — only a lack of willingness to try.

You deserve great teammates. Winning is fun. But only teams with great players win.

Performance is all that matters. A high performer is many times more effective than average. We hire, pay, promote & retain based on output — not tenure, title, or loyalty.

We use the “Keeper Test”. If we wouldn’t fight to keep you because you said you were leaving, we will part ways quickly. It’s fairer to everyone, and the bar stays where it needs to be.

Brilliance isn’t enough. There’s no place on the Team for people who don’t treat colleagues with decency. Talent plus respect is what makes everyone better.

Who you are.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, relationship-driven, and energized by building Guardian Sports' presence in a fast-paced, growing company.

• Be a problem solver. Make a first pass at the problem.

Come with solutions, not just problems.

• Be growth-minded. Your job description will evolve — so should you.

A job is something that you are the best person for, for a period of time. Earn your job every day.

• Be candid. Everyone is working towards the same mission.

Provide coaching and receive feedback well.

• Be ambitious. Aim big and take us to new places.
• Competitive salary and commission structure.