Sales Development Representative - New Orleans

Tom James Company; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sales training program

Mentorship opportunities

Commission-based pay

Career advancement

Job summary

Tom James Company is seeking a Sales Development Representative (SDR) for a full-time, in-person role. You will generate new leads through outbound calls and targeted prospecting, qualify opportunities, and schedule qualified appointments for the sales team.

Join a growth-focused environment that rewards initiative, teamwork, and results. The role offers hands-on training, mentorship, and clear pathways to advancement within a leading custom clothing retailer.

Qualifications

• Desire to pursue a sales career
• Ability to work independently without constant supervision
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willingness to receive feedback and apply best practices
• Excellent customer service skills
• Proficient with Google Drive and Outlook
• Thrives in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to bend and lift up to 20 lbs
• Valid driver’s license (with market exceptions)
• Sales experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prospecting for potential new clients using platforms like ZoomInfo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Generates appointments through outbound calls to prospects and existing customers
• Continually builds a pipeline of high-quality opportunities
• Works in the field with a sales leader two times per week
• Ensures all client details are prepared for sales visits
• Manages professional social media channels
• Clientele management with manufacturing facilities
• Maintains a professional image

Skills

Desire to be in sales

Independent worker

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Receive feedback

Customer service

Google Drive & Outlook

Fast-paced environment

Lift 20 lbs

Driver's license

Tools

ZoomInfo

LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Job description

Sales Development Representative

About Tom James

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to your growth and success. We believe that our greatest asset is our people. By being 100% invested in you, we create a supportive environment where you can thrive and capture your full potential.

Key Benefits:

100% Investment in Your Growth: We prioritize your development and success. From our robust sales training program to mentorship opportunities, we provide the resources and support you need to excel in your role and achieve your career goals. Your success is our success!

Control Your Income: Enjoy the freedom to shape your financial future. With our unique compensation structure, you can determine your income based on your efforts and achievements through earning hourly and commission bonuses.

Unlimited Opportunities: Your potential is only limited by your ambition. Uncapped commissions, lavish incentive trips, and career advancement are some of the ways.

Build a Success Mentality: We will identify your individual selling style and build a formal coaching program that strategically maximizes your talents. As you transition into leadership roles, a whole new level of coaching is made available so you can learn from other successful leaders.

The Role

The Sales Development Representative (SDR) role is a full-time, in-person opportunity. Our SDRs play a critical role in expanding our company by generating new leads through phone calling and prospecting methods. We seek driven, hardworking individuals who want a higher-level professional opportunity in a sales environment.

Individuals in this program will develop skills and success mindsets preparing them for a long-term career at Tom James. Those who demonstrate work ethic, coachability, aptitude for sales and a desire to succeed have the opportunity to be promoted to an Outside Sales Professional.

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SDR Responsibilities

• Prospecting for potential new clients utilizing platforms (ZoomInfo, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and others)
• Generates appointments through outbound calls to prospects and existing customers
• Continually build a pipeline of high-quality opportunities
• Works in the field with sales leader 2 times per week
• Ensures all necessary client details are made for your sales leader's client visits each day
• Manages professional social media channels
• Clientele Management Processes with manufacturing facilities
• Maintains a professional image

SDR Qualifications

• Desire to be in a sales career
• Ability to manage and complete tasks independently without the need for constant supervision.
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to receive feedback and implement our proven business development practices
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficient in various technologies, including Google Drive products and Microsoft Outlook
• Excels in fast-paced team environments
• Capable of bending and lifting up to 20 lbs
• Valid driver’s license required, with exceptions for certain markets (New York City, Chicago, Toronto, or London)
• Experience in a sales-oriented environment is a plus!

Who Are We?

Tom James Company is the world's largest retailer and manufacturer of custom clothing. We have almost 60 years of direct selling expertise in the custom clothing industry. We have grown from a single store, to stores throughout 4 continents and more than $500 million in sales. We are vertically integrated which allows us to have complete control over the quality of the garment’s we are providing to our clients.

Our sales force consists of highly motivated, service- and sales-minded professionals that strive for growth and leadership. By finding and developing long-term, loyal clients, our people build lifestyles to support their personal and professional goals. Our clients are highly successful, busy professionals who desire convenience, quality and excellent service—which we deliver to them.

Join Us!

We can’t wait to embark on this journey with you!