On-Site Sales and Experience Specialist – Texas (Austin | Houston | Dallas)

About The Role

On-Site Sales and Experience Specialist – Texas (Austin | Houston | Dallas)

Who we are

Clayton & Crume is a start-up leather goods and lifestyle brand founded in Louisville, KY. Founded in a college dorm room in 2012, our company has been built on the values of hard work, quality products, and honest treatment of customers. We pride ourselves on a team that supports one another in our mission to grow into a nationwide brand that is synonymous with quality.

Having grown our brand through word-of-mouth advertising and in-person sales, we know the importance of connecting with customers and sharing our goods firsthand. Since our inception, Clayton & Crume has prioritized direct to consumer sales channels and activations with like-minded brands. We frequently participate in direct to consumer events across the country. We also work with many key brand partners who offer a mutually beneficial opportunity to extend our brand’s reach both regionally and nationally.

Where you’ll fit in

As an On-Site Sales and Experience Specialist, you will serve as a Clayton & Crume brand ambassador in-person at direct to consumer shows, pop ups, and other customer-facing events. Types of events include shopping shows, art festivals, rodeos, brand activations, and more. This entry level sales position will include considerable travel to both small and large scale events in key cities across the country, primarily focused throughout Texas and the surrounding region. Frequency of travel requires the majority of the year spent on the road.

To be successful, you must be a self-starter, possess strong interpersonal skills, and demonstrate an entrepreneurial aptitude. It is essential to maintain a customer-first attitude, going above and beyond to ensure customer and client satisfaction. You must thrive in a fast-paced environment that values creativity, collaboration, and strong work ethic.

The ability to prioritize projects, multi-task, and stick to deadlines while maintaining a high level of professionalism is essential. You will have an immediate impact on the ways we grow our brand’s reach, while sharpening your sales skills and establishing your role in a quickly growing company.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Attend direct to consumer shows, pop ups, and on-site brand activations on a weekly basis.
  
  

• Execute events from start to finish: pack, drive, set up and tear down, taking full ownership over inventory and displays.
  
  

• Leverage product knowledge to educate and convert curious customers into satisfied buyers.
  
  

• Engage in meaningful interactions with a focus on retaining and improving customer and client relationships.
  
  

• Develop a deep understanding of our product line, specifically our customization and personalization capabilities.
  
  

• Actively seek out new business opportunities throughout the region, responsive to guidance and direction from On-Site Sales Managers.
  
  

What we’ll love about you

• Your enthusiasm for sharing our brand and products while delivering an exceptional customer experience
  
  

• Your self-motivated work ethic and leadership skills
  
  

• Your proactive nature and planning skills
  
  

• Your strong sales sensibilities
  
  

• Your keen understanding of the Clayton & Crume brand, mission, and customer
  
  

• Your reliability, professionalism, and punctuality
  
  

• Your thorough attention to detail
  
  

• Your flexibility and commitment to go above and beyond in your work
  
  

What you’ll bring to the table

• Passion for traveling, direct sales, and fostering relationships with customers
  
  

• Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
  
  

• Strong organizational, time-management, and leadership skills
  
  

• Motivated, self-starter mentality
  
  

• Direct sales or retail experience preferred
  
  

What you’ll love about us

• We’re an ambitious, driven, fun-loving team that is dedicated to growing a brand we proudly stand behind. We offer the opportunity for you to contribute your talents as a key member of our on-site sales team and look forward to providing you with a platform for personal and professional growth and a promising career trajectory.
  
  

• PTO with additional weeks earned based on service.
  
  

• We offer health, dental, and vision insurance, along with a fully vested 401(k) match after one year of service.
  
  

• We love sharing our products, so we encourage our team to put our handcrafted leather goods to use. We also offer exclusive friends and family pricing.
  
  

• We are a group that prioritizes philanthropy through our involvement in local partnerships and charitable causes.
  
  

Next Steps

• Submit your resume and 2 professional references to jobs@claytonandcrume.com.
  
  

• Those chosen for an in-person interview will be contacted directly and offered an opportunity to meet with our team.
  
  

 AAP/EEO Statement

Clayton & Crume does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.