Inside Sales Representative

Description:

Gopher Sport, a leader in providing innovative physical education, athletic, fitness and early childhood solutions to schools and other institutions is adding entry-level Inbound Sales Representative to our Team!

Earn up to $65,600 based on salary plus incentives for achieving sales goals.

Who we are:

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading supplier of high-quality, innovative products for schools and institutions across the country. For 75+ years we’ve prided ourselves on exceptional service, great product quality and an unrelenting commitment to our customers. Our multiple brands offer a variety of product categories including physical education, athletics, fitness, early childhood, classroom furniture, and STEM. Our products are designed to increase physical activity and create positive, healthy learning environments.

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will make sales happen! Our Inbound Sales Representatives are responsible for generating sales by effectively handling inbound and outbound order, quote, and product inquiries, and closing proposals. You will also make outbound prospecting calls to achieve revenue targets. Customers look to you for help finding the best products for their physical education, early childhood, fitness or school activity programs. You will ensure corporate and individual sales goals are achieved by becoming a product expert and guiding customers to the best product solutions for their unique needs. This position has incorporated a career progression for advancement.

What will you be doing?

• Achieve sales goals through successful execution of all sales plans and activities in assigned territory and Gopher brand
• Effectively manage sales leads, including customer quotes and product questions
• Cultivate personalized sales plans and activities by effectively executing account-and-market-specific knowledge
• Demonstrate product and process expertise to provide customers with an effortless experience
• Support assigned revenue goals by consistently achieving quality and accuracy standards in all aspects of your work

Demonstrate corporate core values to support our culture, including:

• We create delighted fans
• We are dependable and trustworthy
• We are passionate about quality and excellence
• We move fast to innovate and improve

Requirements:

• College degree in business administration, education or related field from an accredited university/college, preferred; and or relevant work experience
• A lifestyle or educational background that is aligned with the company’s mission statement to, “help teachers and coaches get better results showing kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity”
• NetSuite or CRM system experience preferred
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications

About Gopher Sport

At Gopher Sport, we’ve been developing innovative solutions to help people of all ages become more active and healthier for over 75 years. Our portfolio spans five brands and a variety of industries, including physical education, athletics, fitness, early childhood, active classroom furniture, and supplies for STEM classrooms. When you join Gopher Sport, you become part of the nation’s strongest advocate for driving students everywhere to lead active lifestyles in and out of the classroom.

Our Hybrid work environment:

We value in-person connection and collaboration at Gopher Sport. We believe the energy we generate is stronger when we’re together. As a Gopher Sport team member, you’ll enjoy a hybrid work environment to provide better life-work balance. You’ll be able to work remotely every Monday and earn 3 weeks of remote work flexible hours, to be used at your discretion, like PTO.

Why join our Team?

Our Team Members enjoy a competitive compensation and benefit package, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, plus 8 company paid holidays; profit sharing bonuses, 401K, ESOP, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, wellness programs, stand-up work stations, an onsite fitness center and so much more!

To be Considered for this Role:

1. Compose a brief cover letter that demonstrates how clearly and persuasively you communicate and that explains:

a. how your professional background satisfies the requirements,

b. your track record of success, and

c. why you think you’d be the best candidate for this position.

Submit this cover letter and your resume by clicking on the “Apply on Company Site” button

Gopher Sport is an EEO/AA Employer