Independent Sales Representative - Albany, NY

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Location: Albany, NY

Remote Status: Remote

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FIELD-BASED POSITION | ALBANY, NY TERRITORY | TRAVEL UP TO 70%

Be Your Own CEO. Build Your Business. Shape School Memories.

Are you an entrepreneurial self-starter who’s ready to build your own business and be rewarded for the results you deliver? Do you thrive on creating meaningful partnerships, growing a market, and making a lasting impact in schools and communities?

As a
Jostens Independent Sales Representative (1099), you’ll have the freedom to run your business your way, backed by the trusted reputation, products, and support of a legacy brand. You set your goals, drive results, and shape your success. You’ll grow your territory by signing new business, developing prospects, and leading relationships with schools - all while representing the Jostens brand with integrity and impact.

• Passion. A desire to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience.
• Sales Expertise. Proven experience in consultative, educational, or B2C sales and/or sales management.
• Drive & Discipline. You’re self-motivated, accountable, and take ownership of your success.
• Relationship Skills. A track record of developing new business and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Business Acumen. Strong financial and operational understanding to run your own business effectively.
• Communication Strength. Confident partnering with diverse stakeholders, from administrators to students.
• Flexibility. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (amount varies by territory).
• Experience. 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Education. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.

• Grow the Market. Drive sales through prospecting, lead generation, and expanding market share.
• Build Relationships. Develop and maintain partnerships with school administrators, advisors, teachers, and students.
• Advise & Partner. Guide school leadership on Jostens products and services to support their goals.
• Operate Your Business. Maintain your own independent office and manage all business expenses, including travel.
• Hire & Lead. Recruit, train, and compensate office and sales support as needed.
• Stay Compliant. Follow all laws applicable to your independent business.
• Represent with Integrity.Uphold Jostens’ values of accountability, integrity, responsibility, and respect.

• We care about your success.A proven business model with a track record of longstanding success and an opportunity to be a top sales performer, business owner and community leader.
• We invest in your future.Innovation, training, marketing and advertising support, including digital and social media.
• We believe in rewarding you for your hard work.Competitive compensation and incentive structure with 100% commission-based compensation (monthly draw) and uncapped earning potential.
• We want you to succeed.A defined territory of existing customers and prospects.
• We want to be the market leader.Industry leading products and educational programs.

** This is a confidential application process and names of all candidates that apply will be kept strictly confidential.**

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products - like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and…