Account Manager – Mid-South Region

S&S Activewear

. Maintains strategic account engagement through consistent outreach and structured follow-up to Outside Sales activities, demonstrating excellence in call planning, analysis, presentation, and post-meeting execution .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Swift

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintains strategic account engagement through consistent outreach and structured follow-up to Outside Sales activities, demonstrating excellence in call planning, analysis, presentation, and post-meeting execution
Builds comprehensive relationships across customer organizations, from ownership to sales, customer service, and merchandising teams, while developing a deep understanding of customer needs, buying patterns, and end-user requirements
Partners closely with Outside Sales to align with customer go-to-market strategies, including program management, merchandising schedules, and renewal processes
Leverages internal and external resources effectively, including trade marketing, decoration services, EDI, pricing strategies, and custom website solutions to maximize sales opportunities
Cultivates cross-functional relationships throughout the organization to facilitate efficient communication and goal achievement
Demonstrates exceptional administrative management through precise weekly reporting, calendar organization, sales funnel tracking, program administration, and CRM maintenance
Provides swift, solution-focused problem resolution with emphasis on rapid response times and professional conflict management
Utilizes advanced merchandising expertise to highlight S&S Activewear's competitive advantages and drive upsell opportunities
Delivers accurate, timely information to focused accounts regarding product details, inventory status, pricing, shipping updates, and company policies through multiple communication channels
Creates strategic pricing structures and quotations designed to drive sustained revenue growth
Collaborates with Outside Sales to deliver comprehensive product solutions, including new merchandise information, samples, and marketing materials tailored to specific end-user needs
Excels in dynamic multitasking across various platforms, including phone communication, email management, internal coordination, and implementation of marketing and web-based solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree preferred; minimum High School Diploma required
Proven track record of professional sales/account management experience (1+ years), with promotional products and apparel industry experience highly valued
Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities with demonstrated presentation skills
Outstanding relationship-building capabilities with a proven customer-centric approach
Advanced analytical mindset with demonstrated ability to identify growth opportunities through customer data analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications with strong technical aptitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Personal, and Sick time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) plan
Discounts on brand‑name apparel
Fun employee events
Meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement

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Hard Skills & Tools

account managementsales funnel trackingprogram administrationdata analysispricing strategiesmerchandising expertiseproblem resolutionmultitaskingCRM maintenancepresentation skills

Soft Skills

communicationrelationship buildingcustomer-centric approachadministrative managementcollaborationanalytical mindsetconflict managementorganizational skillsoutreachfollow-up

Certifications

Bachelor's DegreeHigh School Diploma