Senior Sales Manager – Resort

Unrivaled Teamwear LLC; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unrivaled Teamwear is seeking a Senior Sales Manager - Resort to lead revenue growth across the Resort channel by managing a network of independent sales representatives and key accounts, including strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration with brand and operations teams.

Based in Lenexa, KS, you will own account development, forecasting, and channel growth strategies for decorated apparel and headwear, travel regularly to client sites and trade shows, and build multi-year plans with

Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales management experience in wholesale apparel/headwear/dedicated goods.
• Experience managing independent sales rep networks or multi-territory field teams.
• Proven success developing new accounts and expanding revenue across regions.
• Strong data analysis and forecasting using Excel/BI tools.
• Knowledge of apparel/headwear categories, decoration methods, and seasonal buying cycles.
• Excellent presentation and relationship-management skills with senior stakeholders.
• Experience developing and presenting multi-year account/territory growth plans to senior leadership.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly for account visits and trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Manage, coach, and hold accountable a team of independent sales representatives across Resort territories.
• Identify, pursue, and close new account opportunities within resort retail, national parks, and related segments.
• Build and maintain relationships with concessionaires and operators (e.g., Delaware North, Event Network).
• Develop and execute account-specific growth plans and promotional strategies, and rep incentive programs.
• Analyze sales data, historical trends, and market drivers to build forecasts and identify opportunities.
• Partner with brand and merchandising teams to optimize product assortment and brand mix.
• Prepare and deliver sales performance reviews, kickoff presentations, and strategic growth decks to leadership and rep councils.
• Monitor competitive landscape and channel trends to inform strategy adjustments.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, planning, and customer service to ensure order accuracy and fulfillment.
• Represent the company at trade shows, rep council meetings, and account business reviews.

Skills

Sales leadership

Independent sales reps management

Forecasting & data analysis

Executive presentation skills

Travel readiness

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Brief Description

The Senior Sales Manager - Resort is a key member of the Unrivaled Teamwear sales leadership team, driving revenue growth across the Resort channel by managing a network of independent sales representatives and key account relationships. This role owns account development, forecasting, and execution of channel growth strategy across decorated apparel and headwear categories for leading brands including Under Armour, Champion, and Gear for Sports. This self-motivated, results-oriented sales leader balances strategic market and customer business planning with tactical program execution, and is expected to build and maintain strong, cross-functional relationships with internal sales, brand, and operations teams.

Overview

Brief Description

The Senior Sales Manager - Resort is a key member of the Unrivaled Teamwear sales leadership team, driving revenue growth across the Resort channel by managing a network of independent sales representatives and key account relationships. This role owns account development, forecasting, and execution of channel growth strategy across decorated apparel and headwear categories for leading brands including Under Armour, Champion, and Gear for Sports. This self-motivated, results-oriented sales leader balances strategic market and customer business planning with tactical program execution, and is expected to build and maintain strong, cross-functional relationships with internal sales, brand, and operations teams.

About Unrivaled Teamwear

Unrivaled Teamwear is the fast-growing parent company behind Gear for Sports and Knights Apparel. Headquartered in Lenexa, Kansas, we design, decorate, and deliver team gear - tees, fleece, performance wear, outerwear, headwear, and accessories - for customers ranging from big box retailers, college bookstores, golf courses and resorts, and national retailers.

We've grown quickly over the past year and expect that growth to continue. We are looking for motivated candidates looking to grow their career alongside the business.

Essential Duties

• Manage, coach, and hold accountable a team of independent sales representatives across assigned Resort territories
• Identify, pursue, and close new account opportunities within resort retail, national parks, and related destination/leisure segments
• Build and maintain relationships with key concessionaires and operators (e.g., Delaware North, Event Network, etc.)
• Develop and execute account-specific growth plans and promotional strategies, as well as rep incentive programs
• Analyze sales data, historical trends, and market drivers to build accurate sales forecasts and identify growth opportunities
• Partner with brand and merchandising teams to optimize product assortment and brand mix
• Prepare and deliver sales performance reviews, kickoff presentations, and strategic growth decks to leadership and rep councils
• Monitor competitive landscape and channel trends to inform strategy adjustments
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, planning, and customer service to ensure order accuracy and fulfillment
• Represent the company at trade shows, rep council meetings, and account business reviews

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of sales management experience, preferably in wholesale apparel, headwear, or team sports/decorated goods
• Proven experience managing independent sales rep networks or a multi-territory field sales team
• Demonstrated success developing new accounts and expanding existing account revenue
• Strong data analysis and forecasting skills (Excel/BI tools; comfort building growth models and trend analyses)
• Working knowledge of apparel and headwear product categories, decoration methods, and seasonal buying cycles
• Excellent presentation and relationship-management skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders
• Experience developing and presenting multi-year account or territory growth plans to senior leadership
• Ability to travel regularly for account visits, trade shows, and rep meetings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the resort, hospitality, national parks, or leisure/destination retail space
• Experience with ERP/CRM systems (e.g., NetSuite) for order and account management
• History of building multi-year channel growth strategies ($10M+ revenue scope)
• Key account management experience with large, multi-location operators or concessionaires
• Existing relationships within the resort, national parks, or destination retail industry

EOE/AA: Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate. Other duties will be assigned as needed.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing as well as participate in E-Verify.