Job Opportunities
American Roots is looking to add hard-working, motivated, talented members to our team. We believe in cultivating a fair, honest, and inclusive work environment with good wages and benefits for all. If you're interested in being a part of a value-driven company that creates high-quality, 100% American-made and 100% Union-made products, please apply now!
About American Roots Wear:
American Roots is a 100% American-made, union clothing manufacturer. American Roots’ mission is to create jobs that are more meaningful, fair, and good-paying. Through their example, they will help rebuild American manufacturing and its economy in a more just and sustainable way.
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American Roots is currently hiring for the following positions:
Sales Representative
The Sales Representative will represent American Roots and their unique products.
Essential Functions:
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The Sales Representative will be calling on existing clients and new prospects, always providing excellent customer services before, during, and after the sale to ensure retention and loyalty to the AR brand
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Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and identification of potential new sales opportunities
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Identify appropriate prospects, set appointments, make effective qualifying sales calls, and manage sales cycle to close new business
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Possess in-depth product knowledge and be able to conduct presentations for potential and existing customers
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Prepare professional, complete, concise, and accurate reports, proposals, and other documentation as required
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Achieve sales goals by assessing current client needs and following a defined selling process with potential buyers
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Coordinate with other sales reps to ensure company quotas and standards are being met, performing market research and regular competitor monitoring
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Develop innovative strategies to achieve sales goals
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Promptly submit customers’ sales orders to the appropriate department for processing and production scheduling
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Resolve customer complaints in a timely and professional manner to ensure customer loyalty
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Expand brand image by attending Industry Conferences and Conventions
Competencies:
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Hardworking and self-motivated
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Ability to balance persuasion with professionalism
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Excellent problem-solving skills.
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Responds and follows through with detailed instruction for customer success
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Ability to manage time effectively, be motivated and organized.
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Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications.
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Exceptional customer service skills
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Proven success rate at levels above quotas
Qualifications:
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Personal integrity
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Ability to travel a minimum of 30% of the time
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Coachable with willingness to learn
Successful candidates will have a strong sales aptitude, proven skills, and a good work ethic.
Salary Range of $80,000 - $100,000 includes a base salary, ranging from $55,000 - $65,000, plus commission and full benefits. Annual commission ranges $25K-45K. Salary is commensurate with experience
