Inside Sales Representative

Overview

CHAMPRO® is a privately-owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30 years. We have received numerous industry awards for our business practices and excellent customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best values in team sports equipment and apparel. We are looking for a qualified Inside Sales Representative to join our sales team, Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

We offer base salary, commission, and a bonus.

The Inside Sales Representative will assist in various stages of the sales funnel, including creating awareness of new offerings, generating leads, coordinating with outside sales representatives, and handling customer service. Build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with contacts, always striving to find the products which best fit the individual needs of the client. Must be willing to relocate anywhere in the U.S. in the next 12 months.

• Manage the day to day operations of our Bid Support program by filling out and completing bids on behalf of our retailers
• Collect and analyze data to learn more about consumer behavior
• Keep accurate records pertaining to inventory and account notes
• Identify industry trends
• Research and generate lists of potential customers
• Build a database of sports teams, leagues and organizations
• Make contact with and qualify potential customers, including intramural sports programs, sports complexes, training facilities, etc.
• Learn and apply sales techniques
• Maintain sales records
• Learn customer service
• Load leads into CRM (Customer Relationship Management) software

• Sales, Sports or Business Administration background preferred
• Ability to collect, track, and analyze large amounts of data
• Adaptability and strong problem-solving skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Ability to build rapport and collaborate with others within the company and externally
• Understanding of consumer behaviors and industry trends
• Extensive, accurate product knowledge
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment in sporting goods
• Interested in learning all aspects of business operations
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel preferred
• Must be willing to relocate in the future

We are proud to offer eligible associates a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, profit sharing, paid time off, holidays, and gym membership reimbursement. A collaborative atmosphere focused on exceeding our customers’ expectations, and an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions.