AAI/Spalding, a Fruit of the Loom, Inc. company is seeking a results-driven, team player, to join our passionate sales team. 

The Account Manager is responsible for the overall development, implementation, and management of product line strategy execution at their assigned account base which enables us to achieve our division sales and profitability objectives.  The ideal candidate lives in the Southeast US and will travel to/within the following states:  NC, SC, AL, MS, LA, GA, FL.

• Works directly with Company sales, marketing and finance teams to develop sales and promotional strategies thatmeet/exceed sales and profitability expectations for both the Company and assigned accounts. 
• Responsible for handling all sales calls within their assigned territory with customers, end users, and dealers/distributors. Responsible for sales, replenishment, forecasting, credit, product information/setup, and customer service. Sales also includes both account management and new account development.
• Developing new customers from leads, referrals, prospecting lists, cold calling, and creative market approach
• Participating in sales planning and execution including but not limited to dealer management, direct sales calls, presentations, networking, data base management and client-based research
• Attends trade shows, events and partnership meetings in order to promote products and services, as well as new products to the market for assigned categories and brands.
• Participating in contracted sporting events
• Collaboration on new product ideas
• Attends sports events and competitions to assist with product delivery, set up and tear down.
• Managing travel within the assigned territory

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience required
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and build relationships with key stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Superior attention to detail and accuracy
• Availability to travel within territory on regular basis

• 3+ years of sales experience in sales account management or a related field
• Previous experience with sports equipment as a collegiate athlete in gymnastics, volleyball, or basketball is preferred

AAI/Spalding is a sports equipment manufacturer owned by Spalding; a division of Fruit of the Loom, an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., & leading international basic apparel company.

AAI is the official supplier and partner to USA Gymnastics and the NCAA, as well as a proud partner with the Federation Internationale De Gymnastique (FIG).

Spalding is the largest basketball equipment supplier in the world. As the official backboard of the NBA and NCAA since 2009, this makes Spalding one of the most well-known brands in the industry.

We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and empowered to contribute equally. We want to foster a culture of belonging for all employees, and we are focused on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent. We believe our differences make us stronger, and for this reason, we are committed to diversity and inclusion practices in our organization

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, protect veteran status, disability or any other protected status.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity