SPARK Inside Sales Representative at Gopher Sport – Edina, Minnesota

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.

SPARK (https://sparkpe.org/) is dedicated to creating, implementing, and evaluating research-based programs that promote lifelong wellness. SPARK strives to improve the health of children and adolescents by disseminating evidence-based physical activity and nutrition programs that provide curriculum, staff development, follow-up support, and equipment to teachers of Pre-K through 12th grade students. SPARK programs provide a coordinated package of curriculum (the “what to teach”), training (the “how to teach it”), content-matched equipment (the “tools you need to teach”), and extensive follow up to ensure success. SPARK programs have been used in more than 100,000 schools worldwide since 1989 and continue to be recognized as the world’s most researched and effective physical activity programs.

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 a SPARK Inside Sales Representative, you make sales happen! You will be responsible for achieving the revenue and profit targets for the world’s most researched physical education and physical activity programs. Customers look to you for expert guidance on SPARK solutions to support their program objectives.

What will you be doing?

• Sales profit goals: Through successful execution of all sales plans and activities assigned SPARK
• 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
• Previous SPARK experience or knowledge preferred

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, 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