Custom Outside Sales Representative
Gates Flag & Banner Co., Inc., Lynchburg, Virginia, us, 24513
Job Description
Job Description
About Us About Us
Gates Flag & Banner Company is a family-owned business serving customers since 1870, providing high-quality flags, flagpoles, banners, and custom products to municipalities, businesses, schools, universities and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, service, and helping customers showcase pride in their communities and organizations.
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated
Outside Sales Representative
to grow our custom flag and banner business. This role focuses on building relationships, responding to incoming leads, and proactively developing new opportunities across residential, municipal, military, and commercial markets.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys meeting customers in person, solving visual branding and display challenges, and working with custom products. This is a Full-Time, In-Person position based in our Lynchburg, VA office.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with
residential, municipal, military, institutional and commercial customers
to identify project needs and recommend solutions
Respond promptly to incoming sales leads and inquiries
Prospect and develop new business opportunities
Prepare and deliver accurate product quotes and proposals
Learn and confidently present our extensive custom product line
Recommend appropriate materials, finishes, and options based on installation environment and project goals
Coordinate pricing and sourcing with vendors
Collaborate with our in-house custom design team to ensure project success and fulfillment
Conduct site visits when necessary to evaluate project requirements
Maintain strong relationships with customers for repeat and referral business
Manage pipeline and sales activities using Zoho CRM and SAGE BusinessWorks
Qualifications
3+ years of outside sales or B2B sales experience preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to understand and sell custom or project-based products
Comfortable working with a diverse customer base including municipalities and commercial clients
Organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for client meetings
Preferred Experience (not required but helpful)
Experience in signage, printing, construction, municipal sales, or promotional products
Familiarity with graphic design basics and/or Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Experience responding to RFQs or municipal bid opportunities
What We Offer
Competitive base salary plus commission
Established brand with strong reputation and repeat customer base
Support from in-house custom design team
Training on product line and sales support tools
Opportunity to grow with a long-standing, family-owned company
Mileage paid at Federal Rate for any onsite visits
Parking/Tolls paid with submission of receipts
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Leave
Medical/Dental Plans
Simple IRA investment offered; company match
Paid Holidays
Office Hours – 8:30AM – 5PM, Monday thru Friday
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About Us About Us
Gates Flag & Banner Company is a family-owned business serving customers since 1870, providing high-quality flags, flagpoles, banners, and custom products to municipalities, businesses, schools, universities and communities across the country. We pride ourselves on craftsmanship, service, and helping customers showcase pride in their communities and organizations.
Position Overview We are seeking a motivated
Outside Sales Representative
to grow our custom flag and banner business. This role focuses on building relationships, responding to incoming leads, and proactively developing new opportunities across residential, municipal, military, and commercial markets.
This is an ideal position for someone who enjoys meeting customers in person, solving visual branding and display challenges, and working with custom products. This is a Full-Time, In-Person position based in our Lynchburg, VA office.
Key Responsibilities
Work directly with
residential, municipal, military, institutional and commercial customers
to identify project needs and recommend solutions
Respond promptly to incoming sales leads and inquiries
Prospect and develop new business opportunities
Prepare and deliver accurate product quotes and proposals
Learn and confidently present our extensive custom product line
Recommend appropriate materials, finishes, and options based on installation environment and project goals
Coordinate pricing and sourcing with vendors
Collaborate with our in-house custom design team to ensure project success and fulfillment
Conduct site visits when necessary to evaluate project requirements
Maintain strong relationships with customers for repeat and referral business
Manage pipeline and sales activities using Zoho CRM and SAGE BusinessWorks
Qualifications
3+ years of outside sales or B2B sales experience preferred
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to understand and sell custom or project-based products
Comfortable working with a diverse customer base including municipalities and commercial clients
Organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel locally for client meetings
Preferred Experience (not required but helpful)
Experience in signage, printing, construction, municipal sales, or promotional products
Familiarity with graphic design basics and/or Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
Experience responding to RFQs or municipal bid opportunities
What We Offer
Competitive base salary plus commission
Established brand with strong reputation and repeat customer base
Support from in-house custom design team
Training on product line and sales support tools
Opportunity to grow with a long-standing, family-owned company
Mileage paid at Federal Rate for any onsite visits
Parking/Tolls paid with submission of receipts
Paid Sick Leave
Paid Vacation Leave
Medical/Dental Plans
Simple IRA investment offered; company match
Paid Holidays
Office Hours – 8:30AM – 5PM, Monday thru Friday
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