Sales Representative - School & Team Apparel
Territory Location: Northwest Iowa
Company Location: Williamsburg, Iowa
Position Type: Full Time Remote Position
Training: In-house Training Required (4-6 weeks at Elite Sports in Williamsburg)
Company Location: Williamsburg, Iowa
Position Type: Full Time Remote Position
Training: In-house Training Required (4-6 weeks at Elite Sports in Williamsburg)
About Elite Sports
Elite Sports is a custom apparel company specializing in screen printing, embroidery, uniforms, and awards. We take pride in building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality products with dependable service and attention to detail.
While we specialize in outfitting schools and supporting teams, our mission extends beyond the field. We’re proud to partner with businesses, organizations, and groups throughout our communities — helping them create apparel that represents who they are.
While we specialize in outfitting schools and supporting teams, our mission extends beyond the field. We’re proud to partner with businesses, organizations, and groups throughout our communities — helping them create apparel that represents who they are.
Position Overview
We are looking for a motivated and relationship-driven Outside Sales Representative to manage and grow customer relationships throughout communities in Northwest Iowa.
This role is focused on building long-term partnerships, developing new business opportunities, and guiding customers through the entire apparel process — from initial conversations to final delivery.
This role is focused on building long-term partnerships, developing new business opportunities, and guiding customers through the entire apparel process — from initial conversations to final delivery.
What You Will Do
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, coaches, teams, businesses, and organizations
- Work directly with customers to guide them through the ordering process.
- Travel to assigned communities in Northwest Iowa to meet with customers regularly.
- Prospect and develop new business within assigned territory
- Guide customers through the ordering process and provide product recommendations
- Balance customer facing sales activities with administrative responsibilities
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure a smooth customer experience
- Provide timely and professional customer service throughout the sales process
Essential Skills
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Demonstrate high-level thinking and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
- Detail oriented and organized
- Confident in meeting new people and building trust in new environments
- Strong skills in delivering timely communication to customers and team members
- Persistent and able to handle challenges while maintaining a positive approach (Be resilient to being told no)
- Positive, Energetic and passionate with a willingness to learn
Work Type
Full-Time Remote Position (after initial training period) – This position is expected to be remote and based in Northwest Iowa, with approximately 2–3 days per week traveling to the communities we serve. This role requires regular customer interaction, relationship building, and attendance at occasional events. Nights and weekends may be required at times.
This position requires a dedicated home office setup to support remote work. Elite Sports will provide the necessary technology and equipment needed to be successful in this role. Quarterly travel to our Williamsburg location for sales meetings and team collaboration is required.
This position requires a dedicated home office setup to support remote work. Elite Sports will provide the necessary technology and equipment needed to be successful in this role. Quarterly travel to our Williamsburg location for sales meetings and team collaboration is required.
Preferred Experience
Previous experience in sales, account management, or another customer-facing role
Familiarity with schools and communities in the Northwest Iowa territory is preferred
Familiarity with schools and communities in the Northwest Iowa territory is preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary + Bonus (based on experience)
- Company Vehicle (to be used to travel throughout the Northwest Iowa territory while on sales calls and to/from the Elite Sports office in Williamsburg)
- IRA with company match
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Competitive Paid Time off (PTO)
