Sales Manager

About the RoleWe are an expanding custom apparel brand based near Newport Beach looking for an ambitious, personable B2B Sales Representative to drive local business growth.Your main mission? Connect with local businesses, corporate teams, gyms, events, and organizations across the area to help them design and produce high-quality custom apparel.This role combines direct field sales, relationship building, and brand representation. It’s perfect for someone who loves getting out from behind a desk, pitching face-to-face, and closing deals.What You’ll Be DoingLocal Outreach: Identify and visit local Newport Beach & Orange County businesses (restaurants, gyms, local corporate offices, fraternities/sororities, event organizers) to pitch custom apparel solutions.Relationship Management: Build long-term relationships with local business owners and managers to secure recurring apparel orders.Consultative Selling: Understand client needs, present garment options, custom finishing techniques (screen printing, embroidery, custom patches), and guide them through order quotes.Pipeline Management: Keep track of leads, follow up promptly on quotes, and coordinate order details with our internal team.How We Work (Hybrid Setup)Field / In-Person (Flexible): 2–3 days a week dedicated to face-to-face outreach, dropping off sample packs, and meeting prospective clients around Newport Beach and surrounding OC areas.Remote: Lead research, follow-up emails/calls, quote generation, and administrative tracking can be done on your own schedule from home.Who You Are (Ideal Candidate)Currently enrolled in or recently graduated with a degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, or Communications.Based locally in or around Newport Beach, CA with reliable transportation for visiting local businesses.Outgoing, persuasive, and confident introducing yourself to new people in person.Excellent communication, negotiation, and active listening skills.Organized and self-motivated—able to manage your own schedule and follow up on warm leads.