Key Account Sales Rep PFG (Performance Fishing Gear)

OUTGROWN YOUR OWN BACKYARD COME PLAY IN OURS.

At Columbia were as passionate about the outdoors as you are. And while our gear is available worldwide were proud to be based in the Pacific Northwest where natural wonders are our playground.

Every product we make and every task we undertake is inspired by the famous words of our founder Gert Boyle: Its perfect. Now make it better. As pioneers of relentless improvement we are constantly evolving.

We believe the outdoors is ours to protect and strive to keep our planet healthy. We believe in empowering people to experience the outdoors to the fullest.

And we believe in you.

ABOUT THE POSITION

As a Key Account Sales Representative for Columbias PFG (Performance Fishing Gear) line youll play a key role in expanding our presence across the Gulf Coast region. This role blends strategic new business development with high-touch account management offering an exciting opportunity to grow our footprint in the fishing and outdoor specialty market.

Youll be joining a high-impact team driving momentum for Columbia Sportswears PFG brandone of the most recognized names in performance fishing apparel. With a strong foundation and exciting growth opportunities ahead this role offers the chance to make a meaningful mark in a dynamic and expanding market.

HOWYOULLMAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Identify and pursue new retail opportunities in the fishing hunting and outdoor lifestyle space.
• Prospect and qualify leads through industry networking referrals and market research.
• Present Columbias PFG product line and programs to prospective accounts.
• Collaborate with marketing and merchandising teams to support product launches and local activations.
• Track pipeline activity and conversion metrics to inform territory strategy.
• Maintain and grow a portfolio of existing accounts through regular engagement and seasonal planning.
• Monitor sell-through inventory levels and merchandising execution.
• Deliver quarterly business reviews and performance updates.

YOU ARE

• A relationship-builder with a passion for the outdoors.
• A self-starter who thrives in independent field-based roles.
• A strategic thinker with a knack for spotting growth opportunities.
• An excellent communicator and presenter.
• Comfortable navigating CRM systems and sales reporting tools.
• Driven to exceed goals and make a measurable impact.

YOUHAVE

• 58 years of sales experience in the outdoor fishing or sporting goods industry.
• A strong network of contacts in the Gulf Coast retail community.
• Proven success in opening new accounts and driving regional sales growth.
• Experience managing a portfolio of accounts with seasonal planning.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and pipeline tracking.
• Willingness to travel frequently across the assigned territory.

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This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities but constitutes a general definition of the positions scope and function in the company.

Columbia Sportswear Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Columbia Sportswear is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process please notify your recruiter.

At Columbia Sportswear Company were proud to offer regular full-time employees a benefits package that includes a variety of services and products to help make your life and work more rewarding. Our benefit programs contribute to overall employee well-being by aligning those programs with the fundamental elements of well-being: physical social/emotional financial career and community. Benefits that can protect your familys financial future and help you save money through our 401k plan plus a generous company match. Columbia offers medical dental vision life Insurance disability flexible spending accounts health savings account and an assortment of voluntary benefit offerings (accident critical illness hospital indemnity and legal services). In addition Columbia offers EAP which is free and confidential 24/7/365 counseling services. We have extensive wellness benefits employee discounts and a generous time off program available.

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