Talent Acquisition Team
College Employee Sales Rep - Utah Area
Talent Acquisition Team, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Position: Employee Sales Partner - Utah Region
Location: Utah and surrounding areas
THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.
Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
Position Summary As a College Employee Sales Partner, you will play a key role in helping colleges celebrate milestones, traditions, and academic achievements. You will manage and grow your territory by building strong relationships with multiple departments on campus. Acting as the local graduation expert, you will provide on‑campus service, drive engagement through events and programs, and ensure students and institutions experience the excitement of graduation. Your role goes beyond transactional sales—your focus is on creating lasting impact through engagement, growth, and strategic partnerships.
What We Want You to Accomplish
Drive account acquisition, penetration, and retention within your assigned territory, growing existing relationships while securing new campus partnerships.
Be the local, on‑campus presence—the trusted expert who supports administrators, staff, and students in planning graduation and celebrating milestones.
Create excitement around graduation by leveraging our programs, events, and marketing services to actively engage students and increase participation.
Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with multi‑year growth, account expansion, and professional success.
Collaborate with corporate teams to achieve and exceed sales goals while maintaining consistent reporting and territory activity visibility.
Ensure every campus has a year‑round plan for student engagement, program utilization, and milestone celebrations, not just product sales.
Core Activities
Maintain a strong on‑campus presence, regularly visiting colleges to engage administrators, faculty, student groups, and campus organizations.
Serve as the local graduation expert, providing onsite service such as product fittings, demonstrations, senior events, ring days, and commencement support.
Plan and or host student‑facing programs and events—including grad fairs, ring ceremonies, orientation activities, parents weekend, homecoming, etc.
Deliver persuasive presentations to key stakeholders, highlighting the value of our products, services, and programs.
Leverage our marketing tools and engagement programs to boost student participation and awareness.
Execute account growth strategies, including new account acquisition, deepening penetration in existing accounts, and ensuring long‑term retention.
Manage operational touchpoints for peak seasons, including graduation preparations, student order coordination, and multi‑department collaboration.
Serve as a trusted partner for campuses, providing guidance, solutions, and insights that enhance the student experience.
Participate in sales and product training, area meetings, and national conventions to stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, products, and best practices.
Success Indicators
Proven ability to drive account growth, penetration, and retention, including new account acquisition.
Track record of delivering high‑touch, local service, building relationships and trust on campus.
Experience planning and executing student engagement programs or events that increase participation and excitement.
Ability to manage seasonal peaks, multiple stakeholders, and large student populations.
Self‑motivated and entrepreneurial—capable of operating independently while building a personal brand on campus.
Comfort working in a competitive, relationship‑driven market, influencing decisions and managing committees.
Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate multiple programs, events, and accounts.
Passion for supporting colleges and students, ensuring a meaningful, memorable graduation experience.
Education / Certifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES About Herff Jones Indianapolis‑based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long‑term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant’s résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES – HERFF JONES Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones' products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas, frames, announcements, and Greek accessories as well as motivation and recognition programs.
Since 1920, our team has worked alongside students, faculty, and staff on campuses nationwide to help build a stronger community and celebrate student milestones. Our continued success relies on hiring extraordinary talent, with a passion for making a difference and eagerness to roll up the sleeves, to help us write the story of our next 100 years.
Position Summary As a College Employee Sales Partner, you will play a key role in helping colleges celebrate milestones, traditions, and academic achievements. You will manage and grow your territory by building strong relationships with multiple departments on campus. Acting as the local graduation expert, you will provide on‑campus service, drive engagement through events and programs, and ensure students and institutions experience the excitement of graduation. Your role goes beyond transactional sales—your focus is on creating lasting impact through engagement, growth, and strategic partnerships.
What We Want You to Accomplish
Drive account acquisition, penetration, and retention within your assigned territory, growing existing relationships while securing new campus partnerships.
Be the local, on‑campus presence—the trusted expert who supports administrators, staff, and students in planning graduation and celebrating milestones.
Create excitement around graduation by leveraging our programs, events, and marketing services to actively engage students and increase participation.
Develop and execute a territory business plan aligned with multi‑year growth, account expansion, and professional success.
Collaborate with corporate teams to achieve and exceed sales goals while maintaining consistent reporting and territory activity visibility.
Ensure every campus has a year‑round plan for student engagement, program utilization, and milestone celebrations, not just product sales.
Core Activities
Maintain a strong on‑campus presence, regularly visiting colleges to engage administrators, faculty, student groups, and campus organizations.
Serve as the local graduation expert, providing onsite service such as product fittings, demonstrations, senior events, ring days, and commencement support.
Plan and or host student‑facing programs and events—including grad fairs, ring ceremonies, orientation activities, parents weekend, homecoming, etc.
Deliver persuasive presentations to key stakeholders, highlighting the value of our products, services, and programs.
Leverage our marketing tools and engagement programs to boost student participation and awareness.
Execute account growth strategies, including new account acquisition, deepening penetration in existing accounts, and ensuring long‑term retention.
Manage operational touchpoints for peak seasons, including graduation preparations, student order coordination, and multi‑department collaboration.
Serve as a trusted partner for campuses, providing guidance, solutions, and insights that enhance the student experience.
Participate in sales and product training, area meetings, and national conventions to stay up‑to‑date on industry trends, products, and best practices.
Success Indicators
Proven ability to drive account growth, penetration, and retention, including new account acquisition.
Track record of delivering high‑touch, local service, building relationships and trust on campus.
Experience planning and executing student engagement programs or events that increase participation and excitement.
Ability to manage seasonal peaks, multiple stakeholders, and large student populations.
Self‑motivated and entrepreneurial—capable of operating independently while building a personal brand on campus.
Comfort working in a competitive, relationship‑driven market, influencing decisions and managing committees.
Strong organizational and planning skills to coordinate multiple programs, events, and accounts.
Passion for supporting colleges and students, ensuring a meaningful, memorable graduation experience.
Education / Certifications Required
Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
JOIN THE BEST TEAM ON CELEBRATING STUDENT MILESTONES About Herff Jones Indianapolis‑based Herff Jones is the leading provider of graduation and educational products and services designed to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for students. Herff Jones’ products include class rings and jewelry, caps and gowns, diplomas and announcements as well as motivation and recognition programs. Focused on building long‑term relationships through a nationwide network of over 1,400 employees and sales partners, the professionals at Herff Jones have been helping elevate the student experience throughout the lifelong journey of education for more than 100 years. For more information about Herff Jones, please visit www.herffjones.com.
Herff Jones, Inc. and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain affirmative action plans to recruit, retain, develop, and promote qualified individuals without unlawful consideration of race, gender, gender identity, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Herff Jones strives to maintain a work environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, where associates are treated with respect and dignity.
Any employment agency, person or entity that submits a résumé into this career site or to a hiring manager does so with the understanding that the applicant’s résumé will become the property of Herff Jones. Herff Jones will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.
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