S&S Activewear · 1 week ago
Outside Sales (PRIMELINE) Midwest Remote
S&S Activewear is a leading North American distributor of imprintable apparel, and they are seeking an Account Manager for their hard goods division, Primeline. This role is responsible for driving growth, strengthening customer relationships, and expanding Primeline’s presence across key accounts.
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Responsibilities
Build strong relationships with sales, customer service, merchandising reps, and all relevant account stakeholders (finance, marketing, operations, production)
Understand end-user needs, buying patterns, and customer go-to-market strategies
Plan annual customer contact goals by account and maintain a 30‑day calendar in NetSuite
Collaborate with marketing to create programs and materials that drive Hard Goods sales (e.g., website training, flyers, promotions, incentives, events)
Conduct one-on-one meetings with sales reps to uncover opportunities
Present new product launches and develop sales plans
Use internal resources (marketing, decoration, EDI, pricing, credit, website, custom sites) to uncover and close opportunities
Work closely with inside and outside sales partners to achieve company sales goals
Partner with the decoration team to educate customers and ensure smooth order flow
Manage weekly reporting, 30‑day calendar updates, sales funnel activity, program registration/renewal, DNR management, CRM reporting, and proposal tracking
Meet all deadlines for administrative tasks
Maintain Primeline’s presence within accounts, including showroom upkeep and collateral management
Attend trade shows, industry events, and customer events as needed
Qualification
Required
3–5 years of experience in account management, sales, or customer-facing roles (preferably in promotional products, wholesale, or B2B distribution)
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
Excellent communication, presentation, and customer engagement skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and administrative tasks with accuracy
Experience using CRM systems (NetSuite preferred) for planning, reporting, and pipeline management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify opportunities and drive solutions
Ability to travel for customer visits, trade shows, and industry events
Preferred
Experience in Hard Goods, promotional products, or imprintable apparel distribution
Familiarity with decoration processes, EDI, pricing structures, and sales enablement tools
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Company
S&S Activewear
S&S Activewear is a leading, technology-enabled apparel and accessory distributor in the US and Canada, with 4M+ sq ft of warehouse space.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-01-20Acquired
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