Sales Manager - Blue 84 Licensed Division
Sales Manager - Blue 84 Licensed Division
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USD 130000 - 150000
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Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY:
Were looking for a strategic peoplefirst Sales Manager to lead our growing Blue 84 Licensed division a nationally recognized leader in licensed apparel headwear and accessories. Youll guide a large team of sales reps drive growth strategy and expand our presence in the licensed retail space primarily focused on college accounts while making sure every rep partner and campus store gets the WOW Our Customers experience were known for.
From topselling Blue 84 tees to Zephyr headwear including those hotmarket game day moments we deliver what moves season after season. We have the product mix creative support and flexibility to move fast and make it happen.
Lakeshirts Blue 84 is a $200M Fair Labor Associationaccredited company rooted in creativity culture and strong customer partnerships. From college bookstores to national brands were known for delivering results and having fun doing it.
A Typical Day (what youll do) Lead Motivate Collaborate Drive Results
No two days look the same (how boring would that be!. Your focus will be on leading people growing the business and staying plugged into what our partners need. Youll lead strategy and build relationships with independent schools college retailers and key partners growing our brand and expanding our reach. Youll mentor reps to exceed goals and solve challenges creatively living out our value of Meritocracy by helping your team succeed and grow. Youll recruit onboard and retain top sales talent refining territories and performance metrics in the spirit of Continuous Improvement. Working crossfunctionally with Licensed Sales Business Marketing and Line Development youll align on key initiatives and execute hotmarket events because TEAM is how we win. Youll foster longterm partnerships with reps buyers and store owners to consistently WOW Our Customers and youll represent the brand at trade shows campus visits and industry events. Sales meetings You lead those too bringing the energy insights and inspiration that keep our team and our business moving forward.
Skills (what youll bring) Servant Leader Strategic Sales Driver Passionate Culture Contributor
You bring proven leadership in sales strategy and team development along with a deep understanding of the college retail space. Youre known for exceeding goals building trust and energizing teams. Youve got a pulse on the market an eye for opportunity and the emotional intelligence to inspire growth in others.
- 5 years in sales and sales management ideally in licensed collegiate apparel leading highperforming resultsdriven teams
- Knowledge of the college and professional sports landscape with experience in hot market events
- Experience with independent college bookstores sporting goods retailers and/or lease operators
- CRM proficiency (Salesforce preferred) Excel PowerPoint and other tools
- Datadriven mindset with strong communication and presentation skills
- Embraces change and fits right into our cultureNIMBLE openminded always improving living our values strengthening the team and leaving ego at the door.
- Must love dogs (especially the ones at our MN HQ)
- Willing to travel 2540 to rep the brand build relationships and bring the energy
Why Lakeshirts Blue 84
Our five core valuesWOW Our Customers Continuous Improvement Team Meritocracy and Communityarent just posters on a wall. They guide how we lead collaborate and grow every day.
Youll have the tools trust and support to make a real impact with a team thats all in and a product line built to move. We dont just decorate apparel we create what sells.
Heres what you can expect:
- Salary: $130000$150000 /year based on experience plus annual performancebased bonus
- Benefits: Health dental vision life disability accident and critical illness coverage
- Time Off: Up to 22 paid days off in your first year
- 401(k) with company match
- Profit Sharing: When we win you win
- Dress Code: Tshirts jeans and flipflops welcome
- HQ Perks: Onsite coffee (Brew 84... hot meals and a casual creative environment
This isnt your typical 9to5. Its a highimpact sales leadership role in licensed college apparel with a company that lives its values welcomes your ideas and always makes room for a few office dogs.
Because yeah lifes better in a tshirt. It really is.
Cognitive or Mental Requirements of the Job:
Must be able to see and hear read and write. Requires adaptability analyzing assessing calculating decisionmaking dependability judgment speaking following directions handling multiple priorities and reasoning.
Physical Demands:
OCCASIONALLY: Stand Push Pull Balance Bend Twist Lift and Carry up to 50 lbs Reach above shoulder height; FREQUENTLY: Walk Reach at shoulder height; CONTINUOUSLY: Sit Reach below shoulder height
NOTE: This job description is not intended to be allinclusive and should in no way be considered a contract or guarantee of employment. Employee may perform other related duties as needed based on the ongoing needs of the business. Minnesota is an EmploymentAtWill state and implies no specific length of employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
