Sales - Contractor

Famous Footwear; Missouri; On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Independent Sales Representative, where your passion for footwear and sales will shine. In this exciting commissioned role, you'll have the opportunity to build partnerships with local retailers and promote a variety of shoe styles. With a focus on relationship-building and exceptional communication, you'll drive sales and develop leads in your well-established territory. Enjoy unlimited earning potential with a supportive team that provides product training and samples. If you thrive in a dynamic sales environment and are ready to take your career to the next level, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in external sales, preferably in footwear or apparel.
• Strong verbal communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Footwear Sales Experience

Apparel Sales Experience

Verbal Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Time Management

Relationship Building

Sales Closing Ability

Job description

Posted Friday, December 13, 2024 at 5:00 AM

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Commissioned Independent Sales Representative

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

What will you be doing?

• You will develop leads and drive sales by actively contacting businesses in your area.
• Physical visits to local businesses are a key component.
• You will need to sell and follow up with clients regularly.
• Our team handles customer service & order processing.

What makes you Successful!

• 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 work experience in an external sales capacity.
• Commission based only at the rate of 10%.
• Truly unlimited earning potential.
• Well-established territory with dedicated dealers.
• We will provide you with product training and samples.

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.