APPLY TODAY TO JOIN OUR TEAM!Company Overview S&S Activewear is the leading wholesaler to the imprintable apparel and uniform market in the United States and Canada. Since 1988, we've provided high-quality, imprintable apparel to our broad wholesalecustomer base. We offer high-quality apparel that allows your customers to express their creativity through wearable art through concert merchandise, corporate swag, school & team apparel, theme park gift shops and any other use case for customized apparel.Today, we offer the most extensive and accessible collection of fashion-forward styles around, while maintaining just-in-time fulfillment for our customers. We operate eight nationwide distribution centers-that's 4 million square feet of efficient warehouse space-and uniquely offer the largest one & two-day distribution footprint in the industry, with products reaching 99% of the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico within two days and 44 states in just one day.We offer more than 100 brands, including Adidas, Champion, Columbia, Dickies, Hanes, Gildan, Oakley, Richardson, Tommy Hilfiger, etc. We have grown from a successful midwestern t-shirt and fleece distributor into an industry leader with approximately $2.5 billion in annual sales. In March 2021, Clayton, Dubilier & Rice ( CD&R ) acquired S&S Activewear. CD&R believes S&S to be a leading distribution platform with sustainable competitive advantage following significant strategic investments in its geographic reach, people, and technology.About Clayton, Dubilier & RiceClayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) is all about investing with a purpose. CD&R is a private investment firm that focuses on turning companies into stronger, more profitable versions of themselves they have overseen the investment of over $35 billion across 100 different companies, and those deals add up to a total value of more than $150 billion. The CD&R firm has offices in both New York and London.Job DescriptionThe ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and growing an existing group of targeted accounts, as well as prospecting for new opportunities. Qualified candidates must possess excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills and be comfortable interacting with decision makers and business owners. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to analyze data to identify opportunities for business development. Candidates must be self-directed and have the ability to work independently.Schedule Monday-Friday, Full-Time, Non-Exempt (Remote Available) The territory consists of North Carolina & South Carolina and the ideal home base is Charlotte, NC.Benefits
- Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short/Long term disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K with 3% company contribution
- Discounts on brand name apparel
- Employee events
- Opportunities for advancement
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop and grow S&S Activewear's overall market share in North & South Carolina with a concentration on a targeted group of key accounts.
- Position S&S Activewear's premium brands in key customer programs
- Analyze customer profiles to identify opportunities and areas for growth
- Identify key customer needs and business objectives and align them with S&S products and services.
- Prepare, plan and deliver targeted and instructive product presentations.
- Effectively manage daily communications with customers and internal personnel.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
- Two plus years of outside B2B sales experience
- Customer-centric with the desire and ability to develop relationships and solidify business partnerships
- Analytical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Self-motivated
- Comfortable working remotely
TravelDaily travel with some overnights.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Working EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.