Sales Representative – Athletic Accessories

Montreal, QC, Canada

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Job Description

***Thanks in advance, but please don't apply to this position if you do not have either your PR or a valid work permit***
Our client, a leading importer of athletic apparel and accessories, is looking for a Canada OR U.S. based Sales Representative to join their team!
The ideal candidate MUST have already established working relationships with discount retailers such as TJX, Burlington, Ross, as well as the Big Box stores such as Dick's, Sams Club, Bj's etc.
Product Range:
Our client is looking for someone with experience selling the following branded items (for men, women and kids):

Cold Weather accessories for Men, Women & Kids (hats/beanies, gloves, ski gloves, etc)
Dry Bags
Backpacks, duffles, cross body bags, etc.
Hydration
Summer headwear Men, Women & Kids (including baseball caps)
Yoga Mats

Responsibilities:
1. Establish sales objectives by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas for regions and territories in the United States and Canada; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products.
2. Arrange, conduct and follow up on sales appointments with major retail house accounts in both Canada and the USA.
3. Maintains sales volume and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors.
4. Establishes and adjusts selling prices by monitoring costs, competition, and supply and demand.
5. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
6. Participate in trade shows and sales meetings as required
Criteria:
1. MUST have minimum of 5-7 years of experience selling branded athletic accessories in both Canada and the USA.
2. Must have already established working relationships with buyers at major retail chains and specialty stores in both Canada and the USA.
3. Must be fluently bilingual, computer literate. Must have an appreciation and enthusiasm for outdoor sports.