Job Title: Strategic Brand Specialist
Reports To: Lindsey Hirschfelder, Director of Sales
Department: Sales

Role Summary

The Strategic Brand Specialist is responsible for managing Pinnacle Branding’s house accounts and reactivating previously inactive clients through proactive outreach, relationship building, and strategic account development. This role focuses on driving account growth, increasing brand penetration, and converting house or dormant accounts into long-term, fully managed client relationships.

This position is designed as a growth path into a standard Brand Specialist / Account Manager role as account ownership, revenue, and engagement expand.

Core Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with house accounts and previously inactive clients to drive re-engagement and repeat business.
• Proactively outreach to clients through email, phone, and scheduled touchpoints to gather marketing calendars, upcoming event needs, and project opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and deeper brand penetration.
• Research, source, and quote branded merchandise and apparel, both domestically and internationally.
• Collaborate with clients and suppliers to design custom merchandise aligned with brand standards and timelines.
• Monitor industry, retail, and promotional trends to bring fresh, relevant ideas to clients.
• Create customized ideation decks with product mockups that reflect Pinnacle Branding’s quality standards.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline updates to ensure seamless internal communication.
• Ensure all projects meet margin requirements and company sales processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and execute growth opportunities within assigned accounts.

Inventory, Fulfillment, and Event Support

• Monitor client inventory levels for stocked merchandise and promotional items.
• Proactively recommend restocks based on usage trends, upcoming events, and seasonal needs.
• Write and submit pick tickets for warehouse pulls and event shipments.
• Coordinate fulfillment timelines to ensure on-time delivery for client events.
• Support clients with logistics planning, shipping needs, and inventory management for recurring programs.

Account Growth and Development

• Convert house and inactive accounts into fully engaged, revenue-generating relationships.
• Build long-term client trust through consistent communication, follow-through, and strategic recommendations.
• Work toward transitioning accounts into standard Brand Specialist ownership as revenue and engagement grow.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• Strong communication, writing, project, and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience with sales techniques and client relationship management.
• Knowledge of marketing and advertising methodologies.
• Working experience with industry printing processes on apparel and hard goods.
• Proficiency in industry search engines and supplier platforms.
  Working experience with Adobe products.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong initiative.
• Collaborative and professional communicator who represents Pinnacle Branding with respect, honesty, and enthusiasm.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000-$60,000 Anually

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8:30-5:30
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Job Title: Brand Specialist (Account Manager)
Reports To: Lindsey Hirschfelder, Director of Sales
Department: Sales

Role Summary

We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven Brand Specialist to join our fast-paced remote team. This is not a sit-back-and-wait kind of role – we need a self-starter who thrives on building relationships, closing deals, and bringing bold creative ideas to the table. You’ll take ownership of a strong existing book of business ($750K–$1M annually) and be expected to grow it, managing your pipeline in Syncore, leading client presentations with confidence, and staying ahead of industry trends to deliver captivating branded solutions that make our clients’ brands shine. If you’re equal parts seller and creative, organized and curious, and energized by the pace of the promotional products industry, we want to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with existing clients to ensure ongoing satisfaction and repeat business.
• Proactively outreach to clients through email, phone, video calls, and scheduled touchpoints to gather marketing calendars, upcoming event needs, and uncover new project opportunities within your accounts.
• Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and deeper brand penetration.
• Research, source, and quote branded merchandise and apparel, both domestically and internationally.
• Collaborate with clients and suppliers to design custom merchandise aligned with brand standards and timelines.
• Stay ahead of the curve on industry, retail, and promotional trends—actively research emerging products, materials, and brand activations to bring fresh, captivating ideas that elevate each client’s brand.
• Build polished, visually compelling ideation decks in PowerPoint with product mockups created in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator that reflect Pinnacle Branding’s quality standards and wow the client.
• Own your sales pipeline in Syncore. Maintain accurate CRM records, keep deal stages current, and ensure seamless internal communication so nothing falls through the cracks.
• Ensure all projects meet margin requirements and company sales processes.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify and execute growth opportunities within assigned accounts.
• Confidently lead presentations and strategy meetings with high-level stakeholders – you’re the face of Pinnacle Branding to your accounts.
• Ask smart questions, dig into client needs, and proactively recommend products and solutions that are on-trend, on-brand, and on-budget.

Inventory, Fulfillment, and Event Support

• Monitor client inventory levels for stocked merchandise and promotional items.
• Proactively recommend restocks based on usage trends, upcoming events, and seasonal needs.
• Write and submit pick tickets for warehouse pulls and event shipments.
• Coordinate fulfillment timelines to ensure on-time delivery for client events.
• Support clients with logistics planning, shipping needs, and inventory management for recurring programs.

Account Growth and Development

• Build long-term client trust through consistent communication, follow-through, and strategic recommendations.
• Meet and exceed sales goals for each client group on a quarterly and annual basis—you own your number.
• Manage your time and territory with discipline—plan your week, prioritize high-value activities, and keep your pipeline healthy without being micromanaged.
• Identify whitespace within accounts and develop creative strategies to expand share-of-wallet across product categories and divisions.
• Bring a consultative approach—act as a trusted brand partner, not just a vendor, by understanding each client’s business, culture, and goals.

What You Bring

• 3–5 years of experience in the promotional products, branded merchandise, or a related industry with a proven track record of hitting sales targets.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator for creating professional product mockups, virtual proofs, and client-ready visuals.
• Strong PowerPoint skills—you can build a clean, persuasive deck from scratch that tells a story and sells an idea.
• Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (Syncore preferred) and a disciplined approach to pipeline management, forecasting, and activity tracking.
• Working knowledge of industry printing processes (screen print, embroidery, sublimation, heat transfer) on apparel and hard goods, plus familiarity with supplier platforms and search engines.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills: you can write a compelling email, run a client call, and present to a room of decision-makers with equal confidence.
• Highly organized self-starter who thrives in a remote environment: you manage your calendar, prioritize ruthlessly, and don’t need someone looking over your shoulder to get things done.
• Naturally curious: you ask the right questions, dig deeper to understand client goals, and genuinely enjoy learning what makes a brand tick.
• Creative eye with a pulse on trends: you stay ahead of what’s hot in branded merchandise, retail, and promotional marketing and bring those ideas to your clients before they ask.
• Professional, positive, and team-oriented: you represent Pinnacle Branding with respect, honesty, and enthusiasm in every interaction.
• Experience managing large-scale onsite client events is a strong plus.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with well-known brands and high-profile clients.
• A collaborative team culture where your ideas and initiative are valued.
• Room to grow – we invest in people who invest in themselves.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Base + Bonus structure starting at $75,000 annually.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8-hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Position Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive Affiliate marketing programs and campaigns aligned with corporate growth objectives.
• Lead campaign strategy from concept through execution, ensuring alignment with Affiliate selling needs and brand positioning.
• Develop detailed creative briefs defining objectives, target audience, messaging hierarchy, deliverables, timelines, and KPIs.
• Provide hands-on creative direction and graphic input as needed, ensuring all assets meet elevated, agency-quality brand standards; manage multiple concurrent initiatives through strong project management, prioritization, and workflow oversight to ensure on-time, high-impact execution.
• Provide merchandising suggestions to ensure campaigns are commercially relevant and sales-enabling.
• Write and oversee campaign copy across all touchpoints including catalogs, flyers, emails, social media, blogs, pitch tools, etc.
• Oversee multi-channel execution across WebZone, email, social, and webinars.
• Track performance metrics and optimize campaigns to increase Affiliate adoption and ROI.
• Identify opportunities to evolve and enhance Affiliate marketing programs to deliver increasing value.
• Own outcomes end-to-end, take accountability for results, and continuously improve processes based on lessons learned.

• Work with the Senior Events Managers to:
  • Establish the Affiliate engagement strategy for company and industry events to ensure a compelling, brand-aligned experience.
  • Curate and coordinate engaging programming in partnership with internal stakeholders, ensuring sessions align with Affiliate needs and strategic priorities.
  • Support executive speaking strategy and content development for events and industry appearances.
  • Serve as the Affiliate experience lead, ensuring strong communication, energy, and brand consistency.
  • Drive attendee engagement strategies, including app utilization, session participation, and post-event content amplification.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of marketing leadership experience required; B2B experience preferred.
• Experience in engagement strategy and campaign execution required.
• Promotional products industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience).

• Strong graphic sensibility with working knowledge of design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and the ability to provide clear, strategic creative direction.
• Demonstrated project management expertise, with the ability to manage multiple high-visibility initiatives simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Proven ability to lead creative direction and manage projects from concept through execution.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Experience using HubSpot (or similar CRM/marketing automation platform) preferred.
• Experience with Adobe, Canva, and similar creative tools required.
• Experience with ClickUp or similar project management tools preferred.
• Graphic design experience required.
• Strong executive presence and ability to work directly with senior leadership.
• Data-driven mindset with ability to measure performance and optimize engagement strategies.

Core Competencies

• Agile and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Accountable and results-oriented.
• Courageous and proactive in driving change.

• Thinks critically and anticipates long-term engagement trends.
• Identifies opportunities to innovate Affiliate experiences.
• Translates strategy into actionable, measurable programs.

• Collaborates effectively across departments.
• Communicates clearly and adjusts messaging to varied audiences.
• Inspires and engages stakeholders through energy, clarity, and professionalism.

• Manages execution with urgency and precision.
• Drives measurable improvements in Affiliate engagement and satisfaction.
• Continuously optimizes processes and event experiences to maximize impact.

Location: Remote / Hybrid
Industry: Promotional Products & Branded Merchandise
Employment Type: Independent Distributor  

About Us 

Company Overview: Corporate Imaging Concepts (CIC) is a dynamic technology-driven distributor in the Promotional Products Industry. With a focus on Fortune 1000 firms, we specialize in turnkey solutions that allow clients to outsource their promotional products initiatives while maintaining control and visibility through seamless integration with back-office systems. 

About Us: At CIC, we operate at the intersection of technology and creativity. Our main offices are in Northbrook, IL, and Alpharetta, GA. As a team of 105 dedicated professionals, we work collaboratively to provide highly customized and connected technical solutions. Our expertise lies in in integrating front-end web stores with suppliers, clients, and our own SAP back-office systems. 

CIC is a well-established promotional products company celebrating 30 years in business. Recently voted Best Workplace, CIC offers distinctive infrastructure, internally supported technology, and operational strength is designed to service portfolios of any size, from emerging books of business to large national accounts. Our model allows distributors to focus on what they do best: building relationships and driving revenue, while we handle the complexity behind the scenes. 

Opportunity Overview 

We are seeking an experienced Promotional Products Distributor or an ambitious sales professional (with industry knowledge and looking to transition your current book of business) to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who wants the freedom to grow their business while leveraging a proven platform, strong supplier partnerships, and dedicated internal support. We provide the systems and teams to help you succeed. 

What We Provide 

• Best-in-class infrastructure to support small, mid-size, or large portfolios 

• Dedicated internal support (order management, sourcing, logistics, customer service) 

• Strong supplier relationships and competitive pricing 

• Modern technology platforms (CRM, order tracking, reporting, e-commerce capabilities) 

• Brand strategy, creative, and fulfillment resources 

• A collaborative, growth-oriented culture 

• Transparent, uncapped commission plan 

Responsibilities 

• Develop and manage client relationships across a broad range of industries 

• Identify client needs and recommend creative promotional product solutions 

• Prospect, grow, and manage a portfolio of accounts 

• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless execution and client satisfaction 

• Stay informed on product trends, sourcing options, and branding opportunities 

Qualifications 

• Promotional products industry experience required (distributor or supplier side) 

• Existing book of business 

• Strong consultative selling and relationship-building skills 

• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial mindset 

• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities effectively 

Compensation & Growth 

• Competitive uncapped commission structure (based on experience and portfolio) 

• Flexible business model built for long-term growth 

• Opportunity to scale revenue without being limited by internal resources 

Why Join Us? 

• A true partnership in supporting your clients  

• Benefits 

• Exceptional pricing 

• Creative Support 

• Innovative products and services 

• Turnkey solutions 

• Premium white glove service 

• Commission based plan  

Our difference is simple: we remove operational barriers so you can focus on growth. If you are looking for a partner, not just a logo who can truly support your business at any stage, this is the opportunity for you. 

How to Apply 

Submit your resume or a brief overview of your background and any existing portfolio to:
hr@corp-imaging.com 

Coyote Promotions – a 2x Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company and proud NFL & WWE Licensee – is seeking a proven, detail-driven leader to join our team as a Production Manager. We are a brand merchandising agency specializing in high-impact promotional products, custom apparel, and licensed partnerships across major sports leagues and entertainment brands. We bring ideas to life through precision, creativity, and execution – and we take pride in doing it right.

If you like things organized, on time, and under control – you’re exactly who we’re looking for.

What You’ll Own

You will run the entire production lifecycle – from PO to delivery – acting as the operational backbone between Sales, Creative, and Vendors.

• Own timelines, milestones, and delivery outcomes – no drops, no surprises
• Review proofs, samples, invoices, and specs with strong attention to detail
• Communicate daily with vendors (domestic & overseas) to lock in production and shipping
• Ensure every product meets brand, licensing, and client standards (NFL, MLS, etc.)
• Solve problems quickly – delays, shortages, spec issues
• Keep everything documented, tracked, and moving forward

This role is about control, accuracy, and execution at scale.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in production, merchandising, or operations
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Experience working with vendors, factories, and/or fulfillment partners
• Proficiency in Excel/Sheets and project management tools (Monday.com, etc.)
• Knowledge of production methods (screen print, embroidery, etc.) is a plus
• Experience with licensed products and/or import logistics is a plus

Details

• Schedule: Monday – Friday (9:00am – 6:00pm EST), with flexibility during peak production periods
• Location: Remote (U.S. only)
• Pay Rate: $60K – $65K
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Paid Time Off

We are actively interviewing for this role and would love to connect with you.

Requirements

Benefits

Benefits

Regional Account Manager

• This is a Fully Remote Opportunity
• Must be located in the DFW area and willing to travel overnight within the state. (Dallas/ Fort Worth, TX)
  

Have you ever seen a Koozie® can cooler with the name of your favorite band or performer at a concert? Have you ever seen a pen, a magnet, a calendar, a vacuum sealed tumbler, an award, a grocery bag, a ceramic mug, a backpack or duffel bag with a company logo or slogan? If you have, you very well may have seen products manufactured or decorated/imprinted by the amazing team at Koozie Group (formerly known as BIC Graphic). We are the behind the scenes company producing swag and promotional products for our customers. We have amazing brands and products, some of which include Koozie®, BIC®, Triumph®, JAFFA® and more….and we want you to join our Koozie Group Family!

Why join the Koozie Group team:

• People First culture
• Great Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with match, and more!)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Performance Reviews
• Employee Discount Program
• Company Car Provided
• Sales Performance Bonus Program

Job Summary:

The main functions of the Regional Account Manager is to build and leverage relationships with distributor customers as well as demonstrating a deep understanding of how each goes to market including company stores, co-op programs, web stores, etc. and work with them to add Koozie Group products to their selling suggestions by working to position Koozie Group as a sales partner.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and grow sales in the assigned territory by traveling and meeting with top accounts in person, 50% plus overnight travel within the territory.
• Utilize strong sales and presentation skills to increase exposure to distributor customers within the assigned territory.
• Travel for presentations, meetings, and trade shows up to 50% a month in assigned territory
• Develop and maintain detailed account profiles for large accounts in territory.
• Develop, foster and grow customer relationships within assigned region, selling Koozie Group’s product lines to distributors in order to meet and exceed assigned sales goals.
• Manage territory of distributors conveying to them how our advertising and promotional products fit into their customer’s marketing plans.
• Maintain contact with the distributors to resolve problems, respond to ongoing inquiries, investigate and resolve situations related to sales.
• Deliver the company’s value proposition to distributors on our product lines so distributors have tools to provide the same value propositions to their customers.
• Participate as a collaborative member of a sales team and sales region.
• Develop strong knowledge of our key product offerings. Provide advice to clients regarding particular promotional products. Recommend merchandise based on clients and company’s goal.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling promotional products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales systems.
• Problem solve quickly and efficiently.
• Review and analyze sales results for assigned territory
• Manage expenses and forecast for territory.

 Qualifications:

• BA/BS degree, in Business or other related field of study OR experience in advertising and promotional products industry
• 3-5 years of prior experience in Sales
• Proven work experience as a sales representative
• Excellent computer skills – MS Office, Outlook, CRM, ERP OBI systems.
• Ability to work and prioritize independently, self-motivated and driven.
• Must be detail oriented, have strong creative, analytic, critical thinking, decision making and presentation skills.
• Exposure to a B2B and distributor sales environment preferred, but not required.
• A passion to sell; Excellence in Customer Service
• Effectively communicates, both written and verbally
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills
• Results-driven and actively seeks out and engages customer prospects.

Our customers come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. If you share our values and our enthusiasm to Keep the Good Going, you will find your way at Koozie Group.

Koozie Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Koozie Group also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Koozie Group will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Essent Corporation is the leading ERP technology provider for enterprise companies. Essent is seeking a professional with operational expertise of the promotional product industry, understanding processes for sales, purchasing, operations, fulfillment, program management and accounting. A sales professional must have the patience and detail focus to understand a company’s operational workflow and consultatively show the proper solution. This is a long-term career opportunity for the right person. Please provide resume of industry experience for a confidential conversation.