Independent Sales Representative (1099-Commission Only)

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

Summary: Continually maximizes sales profitability, growth, and account penetration within assigned territory by effectively delivering brand message, and selling products/goods offered.
 
Scope of Work:

• Generate leads by researching and analyzing territory/market potential customers
• Plans and organizes personal sales strategy
• Maintains a well, up-to-date knowledge of all products offered by the company
• Generates phone calls and in-store visits and presentations to prospective and existing customers
• Establishes, develops, and maintain business relationships with customers within territory
• Maintain an understanding of customer needs and communicate with corporate(product development, marketing, etc)
• Assist in the follow-up and communication with customer on order status, satisfaction, etc
• Participates in sales forecasting and planning
• Participates in tradeshows and conventions
• Train retail sales representatives on selling process and benefits of product lines

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of account management *Consumer goods highly preferred*
• Experienced in sourcing out prospective clients
• Exceptional communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Proven track record of increasing sales in retail setting
• Ability to maintain a wealth of product knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to curate a merchandise assortment and sell-in
• Ability to train and motivate others
• Dynamic, versatile, and self-starter