Sportswear Sales Rep (Greater Chicago Area)

Department: Sales

Job Summary: Areli Sportswear is seeking motivated Sales Representatives to develop new businessand build lasting relationships with schools, sports teams, clubs, organizations, andlocal businesses. This role is responsible for identifying prospective customers, understanding their apparel and uniform needs and converting opportunities intolong-term accounts. An ideal candidate is comfortable with outbound prospecting, relationship-based selling, and consistent follow-up. Success in this role requires initiative, resilience, strongcommunication skills, and the ability to manage the sales process from initial outreachthrough close and ongoing account development. As a Sales Representative, you will have the opportunity to build your own book ofbusiness while representing custom uniforms, team apparel, spirit wear, online teamstores, and corporate apparel. The role is well suited for someone who is goal-oriented, self-directed, and motivated by both new business development and repeat customergrowth.

WHY ARELI? Areli Sportswear is building a modern custom sportswear company for teams that wantgreat uniforms, great service, and a partner who actually gives a damn. We're ambitious. We're growing. And we're looking for salespeople who want to growwith us. You won't be selling some random product you don't care about. You'll walk into gyms and see kids wearing uniforms you sold. You'll see your customers on Friday nights. You'll see your work on fields, courts, diamonds, and rinks. That's a lot more fun than sitting in a cubicle or walking door-to-door every single day.

Key Responsibilities: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities with schools, athleticprograms, youth organizations, clubs, businesses, coaches, athletic directors, and other prospective customers.- Build and maintain strong customer relationships by understanding eachaccount's needs and providing appropriate uniform, apparel, spirit wear, andteam store solutions.- Manage the sales process from initial outreach and qualification throughproposal, follow-up, closing, and ongoing account development. Be available 24/7 for consumer questions and assistance. Grow an individual book of business by generating new accounts, encouragingrepeat seasonal orders, and identifying opportunities to expand existing customerrelationships.-Communicate clearly and professionally with customers throughout the orderingand sales process while ensuring commitments and follow-up items arecompleted in a timely manner.- Maintain accurate and organized records of prospects, customer interactions, opportunities, and sales activity.- Work independently and take ownership of assigned goals with minimalday-to-day supervision or hands-on direction. Meet or exceed established individual sales and business development goals. Actively participate in weekly and monthly sales competitions and contribute to aperformance-driven, team-oriented sales culture.- Collaborate with internal team members as needed to support customer needs, resolve issues, and deliver a positive overall customer experience.- Stay informed on Areli Sportswear's products, services, and customer offeringsin order to effectively communicate value and identify appropriate solutions.

Qualifications: Education:

• High school diploma required.- Experience:
• Minimum 1-2 years sales experience.
• Competitive athletics experience is a bonus.- Skills:
• Exceptional intrapersonal skills and communication.
• Motivated by competition and goal achievement.
• High level of organization both online and physical.- Abilities:
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings or holidays (as needed tomeet sales goals).Ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand for several hours a day.
• Ability to transport within a sales region.
• Strong ability to manage stress and multiple tasks at once.
• High energy and intrapersonal communication style.
• Dynamic approach to problem solving.

Areli Sportswear: Stop knocking on doors. Start opening them.