Outside Sales (Oregon) Remote

Activewear, LLC; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

S&S Activewear seeks an Outside Sales professional to cover Oregon from a Bolingbrook base. You will drive revenue through strategic account development, new business acquisition, and strong relationships with owners and decision-makers. Expect 3–4 days of travel weekly and quarterly overnight assignments.

The role emphasizes consultative selling, merchandising prowess, and cross-functional collaboration with Account Managers to maximize opportunities and maintain exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred with proven track record.
• Minimum 2 years of field sales experience, with apparel industry experience valued.
• Superior communication abilities in verbal and written interactions.
• Multitasking with strong prioritization and time management.
• Self-motivated with ability to execute independently.
• Meticulous attention to detail and organization.
• Results-driven with urgency and excellence.
• Dynamic, high-energy approach for sales.
• Advanced problem-solving and innovative solutions.
• SPIN selling techniques expertise.
• Merchandising acumen to optimize product presentations.
• Polished presentation skills for diverse audiences.
• Digital tools and web-based solutions proficiency.
• Sharp analytical mindset with financial acumen.
• Strategic planning and documentation excellence.
• MS Office Suite and related apps proficiency

Responsibilities

• Drives territory P&L performance through sales and profitability metrics.
• Executes in-person account engagement with call planning and presentations.
• Cultivates relationships across ownership to sales, service, and merchandising teams.
• Establishes partnerships with stakeholders across departments (finance, marketing, operations).
• Collaborates with Account Manager to optimize service, opportunities and engagement frequency.
• Leads go-to-market strategies, merchandising schedules, and renewal processes.
• Sees new product launches and strategic sales planning with vision.
• Leverages merchandising expertise to highlight competitive advantages.
• Coordinates with internal teams (trade marketing, pricing, EDI) to maximize sales.
• Maintains accurate reporting, calendars, and sales funnel tracking.
• Ensures strong brand presence through showroom and collateral management.
• Represents the company at industry trade shows and events.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Field sales experience

Communication skills

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Results-driven

High energy

SPIN selling

Merchandising

Presentation skills

Digital tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

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Outside Sales (Oregon) Remote

Regular FT Professional Bolingbrook, IL, US

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Outside Sales Representative role combines strategic account development with new business acquisition, serving as the primary field representative for S&S Activewear within a designated geographic territory. This dynamic position requires a sales professional who excels at building and nurturing comprehensive customer relationships while consistently driving revenue growth. The role demands extensive field presence, with 3-4 days of weekly travel and quarterly overnight engagements, varying based on territory scope. The ideal candidate brings polished interpersonal skills, commanding presentation abilities, and a natural talent for engaging effectively with business owners and key decision-makers. Success in this role requires strong analytical capabilities to transform customer data into actionable business opportunities, coupled with expertise in sales methodology and meticulous follow-through. Working in close partnership with Account Managers, this position demands both independent initiative and collaborative excellence to maximize customer engagement and sales potential. The successful candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with strong team orientation, ensuring optimal territory coverage and customer service.

This position requires the use of a personal vehicle for work‑related travel.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Remote Available)

This position covers the state of Oregon.

Compensation is based on experience.

* This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates. Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Drives territory P&L performance through strategic management of customer volume, sales, and profitability metrics
• Executes systematic in-person account engagement, demonstrating excellence in call planning, analysis, presentation delivery, and follow-through.
• Cultivates comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, from ownership through sales, service, and merchandising teams, while conducting strategic one-on-one meetings to uncover growth opportunities
• Establishes strong partnerships with key stakeholders across customer departments including finance, marketing, operations, and production
• Collaborates seamlessly with assigned S&S Account Manager to optimize customer service, sales opportunities, and engagement frequency
• Master’s customers go-to-market strategies, including program management, merchandising schedules, and renewal processes
• Leads new product launches, internal initiatives, and strategic sales planning with authority and vision
• Leverages advanced merchandising expertise to highlight S&S Activewear's competitive advantages and drive strategic upsell opportunities
• Orchestrates cross-functional collaboration, utilizing internal resources including trade marketing, decoration services, EDI, pricing, and custom solutions to maximize sales potential
• Maintains impeccable administrative management through precise reporting, calendar organization, sales funnel tracking, and program administration
• Ensures premium S&S Activewear brand presence through professional showroom and collateral management
• Represents S&S Activewear at industry trade shows, events, and customer functions to strengthen market position and relationships

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree preferred with proven track record of professional achievement
• Minimum 2 years of field sales experience, with promotional products and apparel industry experience highly valued
• Superior communication abilities demonstrated excellence in both verbal and written interactions
• Exceptional multitasking capabilities with strong prioritization skills and time management expertise
• Self-motivated professional with proven ability to execute complex initiatives independently
• Demonstrates meticulous attention to detail and superior organizational abilities
• Results-driven performer with strong sense of urgency and commitment to excellence
• Brings a dynamic, high-energy approach with authentic enthusiasm for the role
• Advanced problem-solving capabilities with innovative solution development
• Expert in consultative sales methodologies, including SPIN selling techniques
• Strong merchandising acumen with proven ability to optimize product presentations
• Polished presentation skills with ability to engage diverse audiences effectively
• T echnical proficiency in demonstrating digital tools and web-based solutions
• Sharp analytical mindset with strong financial acumen for strategic decision-making
• Demonstrated excellence in strategic planning and documentation
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related business applications

Travel

• Position requires up to 50% travel throughout assigned territory

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.