Sales Rep – Branded Merchandise
- Job Title: Sales Representative – Branded Merchandise
- Location: On-Site/Hybrid
- Type: Full-Time
- Experience: Sales experience preferred, not required
- Compensation: Base Salary + Commission + Benefits
About the Position
Who We're Seeking
We’re looking for a driven, relationship-oriented professional to join Archer & Hound Advertising’s branded merchandise division. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting with people, solving problems, and turning thoughtful conversations into long-term partnerships.
Our ideal candidate is curious, self-motivated, and confident—someone who sees sales not as transactions, but as an opportunity to help clients strengthen their brands through well-executed, on-brand merchandise solutions. You’re comfortable owning your pipeline, collaborating with internal teams, and following projects through from first conversation to final delivery.
This role offers autonomy, growth opportunity, and the chance to build something meaningful within a fast-paced, creative agency environment.
What You'll Do
The Sales Representative will be responsible for growing and managing client relationships related to branded merchandise, promotional products, and custom goods. You’ll manage the full sales cycle while working closely with internal production teams and trusted vendors to ensure quality, accuracy, and timely delivery.
Some specific responsibilities include:
- Prospecting, developing, and managing new and existing client accounts
- Consulting with clients to understand their goals, challenges, and brand needs
- Recommending branded merchandise solutions that build awareness and solve real business problems
- Preparing quotes, presentations, and proposals tailored to client objectives
- Coordinating with internal production teams and external vendors to ensure accurate order processing
- Managing the full sales cycle from initial outreach through order completion and follow-up
- Maintaining accurate sales activity records in CRM systems
- Meeting or exceeding individual sales goals and performance benchmarks
- Staying informed on product trends, materials, and industry best practices
What You'll Need (Must-Haves)
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build trust and long-term client relationships
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- To be self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Confidence engaging with clients without ego
What Would Set You Apart (Preferred)
- Prior sales or account management experience
- Experience upselling or cross-selling products strategically
- Familiarity with branded merchandise, promotional products, or print production
- Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
About Archer & Hound
Our Philosophy
We are Archer & Hound Advertising. We are eager, diligent, meticulous, and focused. We are trustworthy, determined, and hard-working—some might say relentless. We create thorough, strategic plans while remaining nimble and adapting to changing circumstances. We prefer to become part of our clients’ teams, integrating ourselves as an extension of their organizations so that we can represent them accurately and authentically. We’re proud to have partnered with organizations in a variety of industries and locations to help them communicate with consumers, achieve goals, and positively impact communities. It’s more than just best practices—it’s our expertise and natural instincts coming together to create results for our clients.
Our Working Environment
Archer & Hound Advertising is a certified woman-owned business (WOSB), founded in 2006 and owned by the President and Director of Accounts, Jessica Blanchfield; the CEO, Dave Blanchfield; and the Director of Operations, Aaron Coyne. You may notice, there is no “I” in Archer & Hound. We believe that in a service-based business, our company’s biggest asset is our people—we consistently invest in our team and seek out the most qualified employees.
So why did each person on our team pick Archer & Hound? We are authentic, compassionate, and inclusive. We provide outlets for the interests and causes that each person is most passionate about. We support each member of our team and will go beyond business-as-usual to ensure that. We’ve spent years focusing on instilling integrity and ethics into our culture and policies, and our day-to-day processes reflect the efforts of not only our leadership team but also our employees, who are leaders in their own right. Our pack is the best representation of our commitment to transparency, honesty, and doing what’s right, even when it’s difficult.
Benefits & Perks
Paid Time Off (PTO):
We believe meaningful work-life balance comes from clear expectations and time truly set aside to recharge. Archer & Hound offers a structured Paid Time Off program that grows with your tenure, providing paid vacation time that increases as you build your career with us.
Insurance & Retirement:
We provide multiple health, dental, and vision insurance options for our full-time employees, along with retirement savings plans.
Additional perks include team gatherings, collaborative work culture, creative field trips, a fully stocked snack bar, and a workplace that genuinely values its people.
READY TO RUN WITH OUR PACK?
We are a gritty, hard-working bunch, and are looking for someone to join us and hit the ground running!
This isn’t for everyone—and that’s the point.
Think you have what it takes? We’d love to hear from you! Submit your reel (online links accepted), résumé, and cover letter below to connect with our team and explore this opportunity at A&H.
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