Account Manager/Sales For Apparel & Accessories Mfr

Custom apparel and medal manufacturer seeks an Account Manager with sales mentality.

We have great customers! We work with race directors in the running and marathon endurance niche, corporate sponsors, and non-profits who put on events.

We’re looking for a dedicated Account Manager who enjoys working with customers, has strong computer skills, and is organized, pro-active and thorough. Our inside sales require a lot of communication and acct mgmt. with our customers. Someone with experience in either: apparel manufacturing, the ASI industry, sports apparel sales, or general acct. mgmt. with a strong desire to learn, will do well here.

You will work with our lead sales team, creating custom apparel, medals and accessory products for endurance events across the country. Each order is customized for an event so can bring unique, individual needs to the work you do. It begins with the client relationship where you turn ideas into detailed work orders for other departments who develop & produce the final custom product. Accuracy, timeliness and team work are key components for success. This position has the potential to move up to Sales.

Responsibilities:

-Correspondence with customers, handled with speed & professionalism

-Write sales order in Excel. Prepare return authorizations, order summaries & more

-Prepare product sample sends for customers

-Coordinate art direction with our in-house graphics department

-Provide accurate product details to our factory liaisons

-Communicate order information to accounting & warehouse

-Understand current products and services available for customers

-Documentation of customer information, product quotes & timelines, & meeting notes

-Participate in marketing and sponsorship projects as needed

-Sample room organization

-Research nationwide events for potential new customers

In addition you may:

-Travel to industry trade shows

Qualifications & Skills:

-5 years of experience working with customers

-Excellent written & verbal communication skills

-Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook and adaptable to learn new software

-Good sense of organization and keen attention to detail

-Accuracy with numbers

-Strong time management skills and ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment

-Ability to learn and retain product and customer information

-Ability to problem solve and willing to ask questions

-Ability to cooperate with and support other members of the sales team

-Comfortable working independently and making minor decisions without direct supervision

This is an IN-OFFICE, FT position in Portland, OR. Occasional evening or weekend time may occur to meet a tight deadline. If you enjoy working with people, are hard-working and looking to be rewarded with health insurance, vacation, parking and more, please email us your resume and cover letter, explaining your related experience & salary requirement, and any letters of recommendation. Starting salary commensurate with applicable experience.