Sales - Contractor

Famous Footwear; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer provided training and samples

Commission-based earnings with uncapped potential

Job summary

Famous Footwear is on the lookout for an experienced Independent Sales Representative in Dallas, Texas. In this commission-based 1099 position, you will represent various brands and work to build partnerships with local retailers to promote a range of shoe styles.

Your responsibilities include actively contacting businesses, visiting accounts, and maintaining relationships with clients to drive sales. A minimum of 2 years in footwear or apparel sales and a proven ability to close deals are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• 2 years of direct external sales experience.
• Commission-based structure with uncapped earning potential.
• Experience in building and maintaining customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop leads and drive sales by contacting local businesses.
• Conduct physical visits to local accounts.
• Follow up with clients regularly.

Skills

Footwear or Apparel Sales Experience

Opportunity Identification

Communication Skills

Sales Closing Ability

Account Development

Job description

Position

We are looking for an Independent Sales Representative with footwear or apparel experience. This is a commissioned 1099 role representing designated brands to build partnerships with local retailers and businesses to promote various shoe styles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop leads and drive sales by actively contacting businesses in the area.
• Conduct physical visits to local accounts.
• Sell and follow up with clients regularly.

Success Factors & Qualifications

• Experience in footwear or apparel sales.
• Demonstrated ability to convert prospects and close deals.
• Professional demeanor and selling style.
• Solid experience in opportunity identification, pre-visit planning, account development, and time/territory management.
• Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with customers.
• Exceptional verbal communication and presentation skills.
• High energy and an engaging level of enthusiasm.
• 2 years of direct external sales experience.
• Commission-based at 7%, uncapped earning potential.
• Well-established territory representing an iconic brand.
• Employer will provide product training and samples.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.