COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Sportiqe has been in business for 19 years and continues to set new standards in the apparel industry. We serve as a trusted partner to premium corporate brands, resorts, professional sports, music and entertainment markets. At Sportiqe, we create unique, comfortable, and trend-right licensed apparel that embodies freedom, courage, and passion. We’re a full-service lifestyle apparel brand delivering unique products backed by our 100% comfort guarantee.

We are expanding our B2B Sales Team and looking to add highly motivated, results-driven, and adaptable Account Executives to manage existing client relationships and drive revenue growth through strategic account development. Ability to build and maintain professional rapport is key! Account Executives will collaborate closely with internal design, production, and logistics teams to deliver tailored apparel solutions that meet each client’s quality, branding, and commercial goals. Daily tasks include making outbound calls and presenting Sportiqe products to meet sales targets; working with internal partners to problem solve and provide solutions; and offer white-glove customer service throughout the process. This is a full-time on-site role based in our Tempe, AZ office. 5-10% travel annually is required.
Requirements:

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE - Sales Account Executive

• Passion for delivering value to customers consistently.
• Uncover customer needs and present the proper solution by demonstrating knowledge of Sportiqe’s products and value propositions.
• Negotiate and close deals with customers, while setting the correct expectations for the next steps and fulfillment.
• Care for accounts; giving them speedy and attentive customer service, collaborating with Sales Support, and other internal teams through proactive communication and follow-through to create and deliver white-glove customer experience.
• Continue to adapt and grow in this role; be willing to learn and improve to contribute to a winning team where we’re all in it together.

WHO YOU ARE FOR THE TEAM - Business Development Sales

• You have at least 1 year of experience in customers service, client relationships or inside sales. Preferred experience as an Account Manger for B2B wholesale clients or in apparel related sales.
• Basic sales knowledge through work experience, education, training or certifications.
• Proven experience hitting monthly quality, performance, and/or sales metrics consistently. Including implementing feedback and making changes as directed.
• Highly organized with attention to detail in how you handle accounts, including verbal and written communication.
• Strong ability to build rapport. Listen, ask effective questions, share Sportiqe’s compelling story, and provide ROI to build growing partnerships with our clients.
• Resilient and Positive. You can take several no’s to get to a yes, stay composed in the face of conflict, and handle hiccups with ease creating comfort for our clients.
• CRM experience, and tech/software savvy. Proficient in Google Suite, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and other sales and organizational tools. Zoho experience a plus!
• You have the ability to travel about 5-10% for your assigned accounts.
• Preferred experience and understanding with apparel and screen print design sales and business development.