Independent Sales Representative – Greeting Cards & Art Prints

Job summary

Introduce MadebyPico greeting cards and art prints to independent retailers and grow wholesale sales within an assigned territory. Build retailer relationships and share market feedback on buyer preferences, product requests, and opportunities for new designs or custom illustration work.

Job details

MadebyPico is a Calgary-based greeting card and art print brand created by illustrator Nicole Pico. Every design is hand-illustrated and built around a colourful abstract colour-block and line-art style that gives the collection a distinctive, recognizable look. We’re looking for independent sales representatives across Canada and the United States who already work with gift shops, stationery stores, bookstores, boutiques, galleries, museum shops, and other independent retailers. This is an opportunity to help grow an emerging artist-led brand from the ground up. You’ll be introducing retailers to our existing collection, while also acting as our eyes and ears in the market. We value feedback on what buyers are responding to, what they’re asking for, and where there may be opportunities for new occasions, themes, or custom illustration work. We want to build strong relationships with our reps and grow the collection alongside the retailers they work with. The ideal rep already has relationships with independent retailers and is comfortable introducing new lines to buyers. You’re welcome to carry other greeting card and gift brands. We’re simply looking for people who are genuinely excited to represent MadebyPico and help grow the line within their territory. What you’ll be selling Greeting cards and art prints featuring original hand-illustrated artwork, with new seasonal and everyday designs added throughout the year. You can view the full collection and wholesale pricing at madebypico.ca. Compensation This is a commission-based independent contractor opportunity. Representatives will earn 18% commission on wholesale sales, with the opportunity to increase to 20% based on performance. Territories Opportunities are available across Canada and the United States. If you’re interested, please send a short introduction including: The territory you currently cover The types of retailers you work with Any brands or product categories you currently represent Any exclusivity, category restrictions, or existing agreements that could affect taking on a greeting card and art print line You can apply through LinkedIn or contact us directly at info.madebypico@gmail.com.

What you’ll do

Introduce MadebyPico greeting cards and art prints to independent retailers and grow wholesale sales within an assigned territory. Build retailer relationships and share market feedback on buyer preferences, product requests, and opportunities for new designs or custom illustration work.

Requirements

Applicants should already have relationships with independent retailers and be comfortable introducing new product lines to buyers. They should provide details about their territory, retailer types, current brands or product categories, and any exclusivity or other agreements that could affect representing the line.

Listed skills

• Territory Management · Preferred
• Account Management · Preferred
• Sales · Preferred
• Business development · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Sales
• Retail Relationship Building
• Wholesale Sales
• Territory Management
• Product Presentation
• Market Feedback
• Business Development
• Account Management

Job areas

• Sales
• Retail
• Art & Design
• Creative & Media