Apparel School and Sports Account Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Our mission at Pegasus is the pursuit of excellence in digital imaging through superior quality, service and innovation for the purpose of providing our customers with cherished long lasting memories. Our company values include:
- Customer Focus
- Integrity
- Pride of Ownership
- Mutual Respect
- Teamwork
- Passion for Execution
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Apparel Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction within our apparel department. This position requires a blend of business development skills, effective communication, and a passion for fashion. As an Apparel Associate, you will engage with customers, manage accounts, and contribute to the overall success of our retail operations.
Duties
- Research and gather potential new contacts/lead for Spirit Wear, Team Uniforms and Gift Items
- Cold Call every School in the territory that has been assigned.
- Prospect Sports leagues for major team uniform contracts
- Gather pertinent information for sales presentations.
- Prepare contracts and pricing as per current Promotions and Services in place.
- Deliver presentations in person.
- Follow Up – confirm understanding on the customer’s part – address questions.
- Establish final decision-making process and follow up accordingly.
- Secure Contracts on the Pegasus Quoting platform
- Gather information required to service the customer.
- Signed contracts.
- Artwork and related specifics
- Financial details (Pricing, fundraising etc.)
- Update Sales Database Daily
- Maintain the Pegasus system updated (OMARS)
- Communicate with customers during the customer journey including post delivery.
- Maintain a superior level of service.
- Prepare Status Reports on a regular basis as required by management.
- Participate in trade shows as required.
- Attend all Scheduled Sales Meetings.
- Provide detailed reporting and receipts for all expenses incurred in accordance with company policy.
- Participate in strategy sessions.
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Education or Sports Sales, preferably within the apparel industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software for tracking sales activities.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess market trends and customer preferences.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors while maintaining positive relationships.
- A passion for fashion and an understanding of current apparel trends is highly desirable.
Join us as an Apparel Associate where your contributions will directly impact our success in delivering outstanding service and quality products to our valued customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: Remote
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
About Pegasus School Images
Pegasus School Images is the uniquely branded school division of Future Stars Sports Photography Inc., founded in 1987. Pegasus services both the Elementary & Secondary school markets in Canada and the United States. With school photography, yearbook, and apparel services, Pegasus is your personalized one-stop shop for your school's unique needs.
Our list of Portrait Programs include...
- Fall Day & Spring (Individuals and Groups)
- Senior (secondary), Junior(elementary) and Kindergarten Graduates
- Grip & Grin Graduation ceremonies
- Teams & Clubs
- Family Nights
- Proms
We produce high-quality school yearbooks for Elementary and Secondary schools, featuring:
- Hard & soft cover options
- Market leading quality and delivery
- Easy-to-use cloud software plus support for industry-standard software
- In school support
- Development fund
- Student portraits flowed directly into your yearbook
We also offer a wide variety of school apparel and spirit items suitable for throughout the school year, including:
- Team uniforms, jerseys and warm up wear for all sports
- Customized grad class wear
- Graduation caps and gowns for convenient purchase
- Special event wear for trips, school plays, clubs, fundrasiers, etc,
- Spirit wear and items including foam fingers, horns, thundersticks and more
- Spirit and fundraising gifts, from mugs to bags to wristbands and beyond
Apparel School and Sports Account Manager
Top Benefits
About the role
Company Overview
Our mission at Pegasus is the pursuit of excellence in digital imaging through superior quality, service and innovation for the purpose of providing our customers with cherished long lasting memories. Our company values include:
- Customer Focus
- Integrity
- Pride of Ownership
- Mutual Respect
- Teamwork
- Passion for Execution
Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and dynamic Apparel Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in driving sales and enhancing customer satisfaction within our apparel department. This position requires a blend of business development skills, effective communication, and a passion for fashion. As an Apparel Associate, you will engage with customers, manage accounts, and contribute to the overall success of our retail operations.
Duties
- Research and gather potential new contacts/lead for Spirit Wear, Team Uniforms and Gift Items
- Cold Call every School in the territory that has been assigned.
- Prospect Sports leagues for major team uniform contracts
- Gather pertinent information for sales presentations.
- Prepare contracts and pricing as per current Promotions and Services in place.
- Deliver presentations in person.
- Follow Up – confirm understanding on the customer’s part – address questions.
- Establish final decision-making process and follow up accordingly.
- Secure Contracts on the Pegasus Quoting platform
- Gather information required to service the customer.
- Signed contracts.
- Artwork and related specifics
- Financial details (Pricing, fundraising etc.)
- Update Sales Database Daily
- Maintain the Pegasus system updated (OMARS)
- Communicate with customers during the customer journey including post delivery.
- Maintain a superior level of service.
- Prepare Status Reports on a regular basis as required by management.
- Participate in trade shows as required.
- Attend all Scheduled Sales Meetings.
- Provide detailed reporting and receipts for all expenses incurred in accordance with company policy.
- Participate in strategy sessions.
- Other Duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Proven experience in Education or Sports Sales, preferably within the apparel industry.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate team members.
- Proficiency in Salesforce or similar CRM software for tracking sales activities.
- Excellent analytical skills to assess market trends and customer preferences.
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to engage effectively with customers and colleagues.
- Ability to negotiate effectively with vendors while maintaining positive relationships.
- A passion for fashion and an understanding of current apparel trends is highly desirable.
Join us as an Apparel Associate where your contributions will directly impact our success in delivering outstanding service and quality products to our valued customers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Commission pay
Benefits:
- Extended health care
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: Remote
Expected start date: 2025-08-18
About Pegasus School Images
Pegasus School Images is the uniquely branded school division of Future Stars Sports Photography Inc., founded in 1987. Pegasus services both the Elementary & Secondary school markets in Canada and the United States. With school photography, yearbook, and apparel services, Pegasus is your personalized one-stop shop for your school's unique needs.
Our list of Portrait Programs include...
- Fall Day & Spring (Individuals and Groups)
- Senior (secondary), Junior(elementary) and Kindergarten Graduates
- Grip & Grin Graduation ceremonies
- Teams & Clubs
- Family Nights
- Proms
We produce high-quality school yearbooks for Elementary and Secondary schools, featuring:
- Hard & soft cover options
- Market leading quality and delivery
- Easy-to-use cloud software plus support for industry-standard software
- In school support
- Development fund
- Student portraits flowed directly into your yearbook
We also offer a wide variety of school apparel and spirit items suitable for throughout the school year, including:
- Team uniforms, jerseys and warm up wear for all sports
- Customized grad class wear
- Graduation caps and gowns for convenient purchase
- Special event wear for trips, school plays, clubs, fundrasiers, etc,
- Spirit wear and items including foam fingers, horns, thundersticks and more
- Spirit and fundraising gifts, from mugs to bags to wristbands and beyond