Sales Representative - Northern Alberta Territory

About Bardown Sports Inc.

Bardown Sports Inc. is a well-established sports apparel company recognized for high-quality teamwear and custom designs. The brand embodies the enthusiasm and spirit of sports, specializing in customized apparel for hockey, lacrosse, and baseball teams. We are dedicated to producing apparel athletes wear with pride and offering excellent service that encourages teams to return every season.

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic Sales Representative to manage and develop Bardown's sales activities in northern Alberta, specifically north of Lacombe. This role is commission-based and involves building new customer relationships, maintaining existing partnerships, and representing our brand to the sports community in the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of sales opportunities within the assigned territory.
• Engage proactively with prospective clients through frequent in-person meetings supported by phone and email communications.
• Identify and research new sales prospects within retail outlets, organizations, associations, and sports teams.
• Create and present detailed proposals in collaboration with the graphic design team.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from initial proposal to order completion.
• Foster ongoing relationships with customers, business partners, and internal teams.
• Represent Bardown at various events, meetings, and community activities as needed.
• Provide reliable forecasts, reports, and CRM updates to assist in strategy and planning.
• Work alongside the marketing team on targeted campaigns to stimulate regional expansion.

Qualifications and Requirements

• A minimum of three years’ experience in B2B sales or business development within sports, apparel, or teamwear industries, with a proven ability managing the complete sales process and prospecting new clients.
• An established network and book of business in sports, retail, associations, or teamwear, with a demonstrated capacity to activate these relationships promptly.
• Residency in Northern Alberta north of Lacombe is essential due to the travel and on-the-road nature of the role.
• Experience in playing, coaching, or employment in the sports sector is advantageous, especially hockey.
• Knowledge of team apparel items such as jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, and hats.
• Strong skills in lead generation, deal closing, and cultivating enduring client partnerships.
• Excellent communication, organizational skills, and a meticulous approach to follow-up.
• Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach suited for a dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Why Work with Bardown

• Represent a growing and well-known sports apparel brand.
• Significant opportunity to build and develop a regional market footprint.
• Join a collaborative and energetic team that encourages initiative and creativity.
• Participate actively in product launches, events, and community partnerships.
• Potential for career advancement as the company grows across Canada and the U.S.
• A field-based role offering autonomy and the chance to build meaningful face-to-face relationships within the territory.