Field Sales Professional - Chicago Metro

BSN SPORTS, A VARSITY BRANDS COMPANY

For over 50 years, BSN SPORTS has been the largest team sporting goods equipment and apparel distributor of choice in the United States.

• Full-time Hybrid – at least 2‑5 days per week in the territory

• Chicago Metro
• This job operates in a hybrid environment between a home office, school, community, and event environments (home office and field‑based position).
• Territory sales – must currently reside in/near the location full‑time to manage local client relationships and maximize sales opportunities.

• Hours may vary based on the customer's needs. Evenings and weekends may be required.

• Travel is primarily local to schools and organizations within the territory (2‑5+ days a week) although some out‑of‑the‑area and overnight travel may be expected.

A Field Sales Professional is responsible for optimizing the full cycle sales in your assigned territory and servicing our customers.

A Field Sales Professional will represent Varsity Brands by demonstration of company core values in driving the highest ethical standards of conduct in all business activities.

• Provide best‑in‑class, consultative customer service to coaches across an assigned territory and do everything humanly possible to make their lives easier.
• Generate revenue and meet sales/growth targets.
• Actively develop and qualify leads within the respective territory to drive additional sales opportunities through cold‑calling and lead generation campaigns.
• Display resilience to handle rejection and the persistence to turn challenges into opportunities.
• Navigate multiple functions within the company’s CRM, including prospecting, account management, and activity tracking, to support sales and customer relationship efforts.
• Increase sales in existing accounts by selling to all sports at all levels.
• Utilize data‑driven business intelligence on prospects to identify new trends and opportunities.
• Manage your account list and travel on location within your assigned territory.

• Demonstrate a high level of self‑direction and autonomy in managing tasks, projects, and responsibilities, ensuring efficient and independent workflow.
• Excellent problem‑solving, organizational, and multi‑tasking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities are essential, enabling effective interaction with both external clients and internal team members.
• Proficiently prioritize and manage tasks, demonstrating strong time‑management skills to meet deadlines and optimize overall efficiency in a dynamic work environment.
• Intermediate skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM.
• Cultivate a distraction‑free in‑home office environment.

• 3+ years B2B outside sales experience (preferably in sporting goods) or coaching/sports‑related background.
• Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience; a bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• Must have and maintain a reliable vehicle, valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and a satisfactory driving record.

The physical demands that are described as required are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, lifting, and driving will all occur on a regular basis.

• Fulfilling work that presents new challenges and exciting opportunities every day of the week.
• Unlimited commission potential from day one.
• Comprehensive sales training program.

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution / FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company‑paid Life, AD&DD, and Short‑Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.