Sales Account Manager

New Avenues for Youth; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, vision, and dental insurance

Generous paid time off allowances

Discounted gym memberships

Access to free counseling services

Job summary

A community-focused nonprofit in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a Sales Account Manager to lead sales for their screen-printing shop. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of sales experience, particularly in screen printing or promotional products. This role includes developing sales strategies, generating leads, and mentoring youth interns. Enjoy a benefits package including health insurance, generous PTO, gym discounts, and more, with a salary of $55,000 plus commission.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, especially in screen printing or apparel.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales goals.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead inside and outside sales for the screen-printing shop.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Generate new business leads through cold calling and networking.
• Oversee inbound sales inquiries and follow up to close deals.
• Mentor youth interns during customer interactions.

Skills

Sales experience

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Organization

Knowledge of screen printing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

New Avenues for Youth is seeking a dynamic and experienced Sales Account Manager to lead both inside and outside sales for our growing screen-printing shop. This person will drive revenue through strategic outreach, client relationship management, and sales operations—all while supporting a social enterprise model that empowers youth.

Ideal candidates bring a background in screen printing, apparel, or promotional product sales, and thrive in a mission-based environment. This includes but is not limited to:

• Developing and executing strategic sales plans to meet and exceed weekly, monthly, and annual revenue goals
• Generating new business leads through cold calling, use of social networks and other forms of networking, and community events
• Together with the office manager, oversee inbound sales inquiries, prepare quotes, and follow up to close deals
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships with businesses, nonprofits, and community groups
• Mentor and support youth interns when opportunities arise during order intake or customer interaction

About Us:

New Avenues INK is a mission-driven screen-printing shop dedicated to high-quality apparel printing with a purpose. As part of New Avenues for Youth, a nonprofit organization supporting youth experiencing homelessness and housing instability, we combine top-tier print services with social impact. Every shirt we sell helps fund life-changing programs—and gives youth interns real-world job training.

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in sales, with a strong preference for screen printing, apparel, or promotional products
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales goals
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills—both verbal and written
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Commitment to social justice, equity, and working with a diverse population
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in screen printing or custom apparel sales and/or production
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite

The person hired for this position will enjoy a robust benefits package:

• Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.
• Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time in year one with an additional week added in year two.
• Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.
• Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The rate of pay for this position is $55,000 per year plus sales-based commission. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday 9am to 5:30pm with some flexibility required.