As the Brand Sales Specialist, you will support the Brand Sales Team by managing Tier 3 accounts, performing research to generate, and identify new leads. You will assist each step of the sales process with promotions and sales activities while supporting the strategic direction to increase the sales of Unifi’s Premium Value Added (PVA) products globally.

How will you play an integral role?

• Manage small “Tier 3” Brand Sales accounts: defined as start-ups, small accounts, leads, and inside sales
• Lead generation: manage all leads coming through from website, TexBase, and customer calls
• Provide market and brand research/knowledge on trends, innovation, and industry updates
• Support the Brand Sales Team on all accounts: setting up or leading Unifi tours, gathering samples, helping projects move forward with other teams, pull data or do research, market shopping, or other business-generating tasks
• Work cross-functionally and with global internal and external partners to create compelling, persuasive sales presentations addressing customer category specific needs
• Develop a deep understanding of the fiber market, focusing on current and emerging trends
• Reports to Director Brand Sales while supporting Vice President Brand Sales as needed

What is essential for success?

• Analytical Thinking - Strong analytical skills to derive meaning from data for insights, troubleshooting, and reporting
• Communication - Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and ability to coordinate cross-functionally with all levels
• Collaboration - Team player, positive mindset, and solid judgment
• Results-driven - High level of initiative and self-motivation. Strong organization, detail-oriented, and accuracy

Are you qualified for the position?

• Education: 4-year degree is required with a preferred major in Business, Sales, Project Management, or Sustainability
• Experience: Customer interaction and experience or sales support. Leading and managing multiple projects. Passion for sustainability and working with brands preferred.
• Skills/Competencies: Comfortable presenting and speaking in front of groups and meeting new people
  • Effective business leader able to manage and be accountable for projects and accounts
  • Able to create sales tools such as presentations, documents, and kits
  • Very organized, self-sufficient, and goal-oriented
  • Excellent people and management skills to interact cross-functionally, with internal and external partners
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Interest in pursuing a career in sales and account management
  • Ability to travel to Unifi sites as needed: Reidsville, Madison, Yadkinville
  • Willingness to travel (10%) as needed to customers or trade events

Have we mentioned our impressive benefits?

• Flexible work options
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits
• Free on-site health clinics
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) with generous match
• And more!

Partner with Unifi Manufacturing and be a part of our extraordinary team!

The innovation that drives our company makes a difference in the world. That’s why we look for self-starters who believe they can make a difference for our company. We look for amazing skills, diverse perspectives, an inventive spirit and a never-say-die attitude. Whether our people make their impact on the front lines with customers, in the manufacturing plant, in distribution, product development, marketing or business management, we’re all here to help our partners win in the marketplace. That’s how we succeed.

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