Inside Sales Representative in Owatonna, Minnesota at Gopher Sport

Who we are:

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness and recreation.

Our mission is “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity”. Started in 1947, we are committed to giving our customers innovative, high-quality products; fast, friendly, easy, right service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.

Our Values:

We create delighted fans

We are 1 dependable and trustworthy team

We are passionate about quality and excellence

We move fast to innovate, simplify, and improve

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will make sales happen! Our Inbound Sales Representatives are responsible for generating sales by effectively handling inbound and outbound product inquiries, quotes, orders, and closing proposals. You will also make outbound prospecting calls to achieve revenue targets. Customers look to you for help finding the best products for their physical education, early childhood, fitness or school activity programs. You will ensure corporate and individual sales goals are achieved by becoming a product expert and guiding customers to the best product solutions for their unique needs. This position has incorporated a career progression for advancement.

What will you be doing?

• Sales profit goals: Through successful execution of all sales plans and activities assigned
• Repeatable sales process and project proposals: Through assigned processes defined by the sales operating system
• Identify and progress opportunities: Document sales activities in CRM, and close sales to defined standards
• Process, product, and in-market presentation training: Completion of assigned training
• Quality Customer Interactions: Achieve sales quality and responsiveness standards
• Operational Improvement: Complete assigned rocks, projects, and process optimization

• College degree in business administration, education, or related field from an accredited university/college, preferred; and/or relevant work experience
• A lifestyle or educational background that is aligned with the company’s mission statement “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity”
• NetSuite and/or CRM experience preferred but not required
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and a Windows Operating System

Why join our Team?

You'll get satisfaction knowing you're helping millions of kids around the world have fun and become more active and healthy. Plus, you'll get a competitive compensation and benefit package, including traditional and HSA Health Insurance options, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, plus 8 company paid holidays; profit sharing, 401K, a Lifestyle Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, an onsite fitness center and so much more!

Salary Range: Earn up to $65,600 based on salary plus incentives for achieving sales goals.

To apply:

1. A short, clear Cover Letter that explains WHY you are interested in this specific position and gives examples of your prior successes performing the responsibilities listed above.

2. Your Resume