Job description
About the Role
Root Source is looking for an experienced, passionate, and detail-oriented Sales Associate. This person will assist the Root Source and Creatd Ventures teams in all sales and administrative needs. You are well organized, execute with a project management frame of reference, and are comfortable with an ever-changing environment. You are adaptable and can accommodate shifting priorities and timelines. You work without ego and value radical transparency— you seize any opportunity to add value to the collective.
What You’ll Do:
Constantly be on the lookout for new wholesale and distribution opportunities
Staying knowledgeable about our range of DTC products including Camp, Dune and Basis
Send cold emails to brands and distributors
Set up introductory phone calls on behalf of the Sales Manager
Create purchase orders, obtain customer payment information for wholesale orders processed via email
Process request for samples for possible partnerships, content creators, influencers, etc.
Create priority shipments with FedEx
Update internal pipelines for any new sales or samples sent to potential partners
Follow up on wholesale orders to upsell
What You’ll Need:
Comfortable working flexible hours in order to accommodate clients
Ability to travel as needed
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Health Benefits including Dental & Vision
Ongoing employee learning programs
Unlimited PTO
Location:
New York, NY (Remote)