BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY - THE RECOGNIZED LEADER IN TEAM ATHLETIC GEAR
For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States. Our 3,000 BSN SPORTS employees strive to support the Heart of the Game by putting valuable time back into the day of coaches and administrators through excellent service platforms. Our company mission is simple: Save coaches and administrators time with everything they do off the field so they have more time to impact young lives on it.
WORK TYPE: Remote
LOCATION DETAILS: The preferred location of this job is in Dallas at our corporate office, however, working remotely may be considered for a uniquely qualified candidate.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: There is approximately 5% travel required for this position.
PAY RATE: The base salary range for this job is $55,000-65,000 annually plus the possibility of additional performance based incentives.
The base salary will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications of the applicant, location, internal equity, and alignment with the market.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The National Account Representative will serve as a best-in-class sales representative within the company capable of serving medium, large and enterprise organizations – National Accounts. You will be responsible for individual sales goals from managing National Accounts ranging from Fortune 500 companies, Professional Sports Teams and some of the largest Club and Travel programs in the US. The ability to problem solve, make smart decisions and manage expectations of very important organizations on behalf of BSN SPORTS is crucial. This position manages accounts autonomously and is given the support through Category Sales to provide best in class service to BSN SPORTS’ customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Developing a solid and trusting relationship between major clients and company
- Resolving client issues and complaints
- Developing a complete understanding of account needs
- Anticipating account changes and improvements
- Managing communications between clients and national account managers
- Strategic planning to improve client results
- Collaborating with the sales team to maximize profit by up-selling or cross-selling
- Planning and presenting reports on account progress, goals, and quarterly initiatives to share with team members, stakeholders, and possible use in future case studies or company training
- Meeting all client needs and deliverables according to proposed timelines
- Analyzing client data to provide customer relationship management
- Expanding relationships and bringing in new clients
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Sales Acumen
- Organizational Skills
- Communication Proficiency
- Technical Capacity and Training
- Collaboration Skills
- Time Management Skills
- Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
- Customer Service
Education/Experience
- A minimum of four years of management and/or sales experience.
- A minimum of two years of industry experience.
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, kneeling and walking will all occur on a regular basis.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
