Riddell · 1 month ago
Advanced Technology Sales Representative - Plaines Region
Riddell is a company focused on advancing technology in sports, particularly through their smart helmet technology and analytics services. The Advanced Technology Sales Representative will drive market acceptance and investment in these technologies while supporting the sales team and training users across various regions.
Sporting Goods
Responsibilities
Manage interactions with current Riddell Smart Helmet technology users and target accounts to expand sales and future engagement with Riddell Smart Helmet products
Provide support to Riddell sales reps, regional managers, and customers utilizing Riddell’s Smart Helmets and InSite Analytics
Assist with identifying and engaging prospects in institutional and non-academic third-party target markets
Participate in Smart Helmet opportunity events and represent the InSite Analytics team at target market events both regionally and nationally (i.e., clinics, symposiums, and conferences)
Assist Riddell sales representatives with development of effective sales training, presentation tools and promotional materials
Identify and prospect potential clients, including football teams, leagues, and organizations, through various channels such as account visits, networking, and attending industry events
Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitors' offerings to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients
Achieve and exceed sales targets, while effectively managing sales pipelines and accurately forecasting sales revenue
Troubleshoot connectivity or other technology issues related to the InSite Analytics platform
Work with marketing team to develop content highlighting Smart Helmet products including help facilitating user testimonials
Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships with the ability to influence across teams to achieve goals
Explore additional avenues of the sale beyond the standard institutional relationships
Physically call on accounts as required by sales management
Travel up to 80-90% within assigned territory
Travel up to 5% to Riddell Headquarters located in Des Plaines, IL
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum 2 years of Sales, Business Development, Customer Service, Account Management or Sales Support
Experience presenting to large groups in person and via webinar
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
Need to lift up to 50 pounds as needed
Preferred
Team player who can multi-task effectively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of quality and productivity
Experience working with data and analytics
Experience in SaaS selling
Proven examples of creatively taking a complex business idea and driving it to something tangible
Familiarity with technological solutions
High-energy, results-focused self-starter
Ability to manage multiple projects and work efficiently within deadlines
Proven track record of teamwork and working well with and as a support resource for both internal Sales, Marketing, Communications and Product Development teams and Customers
Former Collegiate Student-Athlete
Passion for the sport of football
Experience with CRM & sales analysis programs
Company
Riddell
Riddell is a premier designer and developer of protective sports equipment and a recognized leader in helmet technology and innovation.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$400MKey Investors
BC Partners
2024-04-03Private Equity· $125M
2024-04-03Debt Financing· $275M
2003-07-07Acquired
Recent News
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