Cherry Bekaert LLP

Senior Sales Executive - Sports & Retail

Cherry Bekaert LLP$110K — $125K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven sales experience in relevant sectors
  • Strong background in licensed sports merchandise or related categories
  • Established relationships with buyers in sports retail or major retail channels
  • In-depth knowledge of professional and collegiate sports and their markets
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building capabilities
  • Highly motivated self-starter with a focus on new business development

Responsibilities

  • Grow existing accounts through targeted sales strategies
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities nationwide
  • Build and maintain relationships with key buyers and decision-makers
  • Sell sports merchandise, accessories, and consumer products to various retailers
  • Target a range of clients from local specialty stores to national chains
  • Present new products and seasonal promotions to clients
  • Re-engage dormant accounts and explore additional growth opportunities

Benefits

  • Base salary with performance-based commission
  • Opportunity to work within a passionate sports environment
  • Dynamic and growth-oriented team culture
  • Potential for career advancement in a leading company
  • Access to industry-related training and development opportunities
Full Job Description
SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE | SPORTS & RETAIL ACCOUNTS

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

We are seeking a driven, results-oriented Senior Sales Executive to grow an existing portfolio of accounts while aggressively developing new business opportunities nationwide.

This is not an account maintenance role. We are looking for a true sales hunter who thrives on opening doors, building relationships, and closing business.

What You'll Do:
• Grow and expand existing customer accounts through strategic sales initiatives
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across the sports and retail marketplace
• Develop relationships with buyers and key decision-makers
• Sell licensed sports merchandise, fan accessories, and consumer products
• Target sporting goods retailers, professional and collegiate team stores, stadium and arena retailers, specialty retailers, and regional and national chains
• Present seasonal programs, new product launches, promotions, and licensed collections
• Reactivate dormant accounts and uncover additional opportunities within existing customers
• Maintain an active pipeline and consistently achieve aggressive growth objectives

What We're Looking For:
• Proven success growing revenue and opening new accounts
• Experience selling licensed sports merchandise, sporting goods, fan apparel, accessories, consumer products, or related categories
• Existing buyer relationships within sports retail, team stores, stadium/arena retail, sporting goods retailers, or major retail channels strongly preferred
• Deep knowledge of professional and collegiate sports, teams, leagues, fan bases, and the sports retail environment
• Strong communication, negotiation, prospecting, and relationship-building skills
• Self-starter mentality with a relentless drive to win new business

Preferred Backgrounds:
• Licensed Sports Merchandise
• Sporting Goods
• Fan Apparel and Accessories
• Team Store or Stadium Retail Vendors
• Consumer Products Sold into Sports Retail Channels
Competitive Salary - Base + Commission - 110K to 125K + commission

The ideal candidate is someone who wakes up every day thinking about where the next customer, next opportunity, and next order will come from. And is a huge sports enthusiast.

If you're a competitive sales professional who loves sports, enjoys building relationships, and has a track record of driving growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.
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Suzanne Knowles
Search Director
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

P: 484-465-1202
E: [email protected]

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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