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General Manager, Account Management
HALO
Remote
HALO is looking for a General Manager, Account Management, who will lead a large, multi-product account management organization and is accountable for client success, financial performance, operational excellence, and portfolio growth. As a senior client-facing leader and strategic partner to Sales, this role aligns teams across product, finance, operations, merchandising, marketing, inventory, and technology to deliver exceptional customer experience and measurable business results.
The General Manager leads through complexity—setting direction, optimizing resources, developing talent, and ensuring the organization delivers against revenue, profitability, and client-outcome goals.
Responsibilities:
Lead and develop a high-performing organization
- Lead, mentor, and scale a large team of account management and support professionals across multiple levels.
- Build a high-performance, client-centric culture across diverse product lines and business models.
- Establish clear communication and accountability across the organization.
- Own the talent strategy for the organization, including succession planning, leadership development, and organizational design.
Drive client success and commercial growth
- Serve as a senior relationship leader for key accounts, building trusted partnerships with executive stakeholders.
- Partner with Sales leadership and Account Executives on account strategy, growth opportunities, pitches, and contract renewals.
- Define success measures, track value realization, and align delivery to each client’s business objectives.
- Identify and advance opportunities to retain, expand, and grow the client portfolio.
- Tailor communication and engagement to executive clients, internal leaders, and frontline teams.
Own financial and business performance
- Own P&L performance for the organization, including budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial management.
- Drive accountability to revenue, retention, expansion, budget, and profitability targets.
- Translate financial and operational insights into clear priorities and action plans.
- Use data and analytics to inform strategy, prioritize investments, and explain the rationale behind key decisions.
Optimize resources and operational execution
- Own staffing and capacity planning across accounts, forecasting demand and adjusting resources as business needs evolve.
- Establish clear triggers for scaling resources up or down based on client requirements and business conditions.
- Lead resourcing new program implementations and changing client needs.
- Oversee operating processes and continuously improve how the organization works.
Lead cross-functional execution and issue resolution
- Act as the senior escalation point for complex client and operational issues.
- Coordinate technology, finance, warehouse, operations, merchandising, marketing, inventory, and global teams to drive timely resolution.
- Build strong cross-functional partnerships that enable seamless service delivery.
- Establish governance and risk-management practices to identify, mitigate, and escalate client and operational risks.
Requirements
- Significant experience leading large, complex organizations with multiple layers of direct and indirect reports.
- A proven track record of building trusted relationships with enterprise clients and influencing executive stakeholders.
- Experience partnering with Sales to drive account growth, retention, renewals, and strong client outcomes.
- Strong financial management skills, including P&L ownership, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability management.
- An analytical, data-driven approach to decision-making and resource allocation.
- Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to adapt messages for executives, clients, leaders, and frontline teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to navigate complex, cross-functional challenges.
- Experience managing multiple product lines and varied business models, such as programs, dropship, and recognition.
- Expertise in workforce planning, capacity modeling, talent development, and process optimization.
Leadership profile
- Strategic and commercially minded, with a clear focus on client value and business results.
- Highly collaborative and effective at aligning stakeholders across functions.
- Comfortable operating in complex, fast-changing environments.
- Decisive, accountable, and skilled at turning insights into action.
- Passionate about developing people and building organizations positioned for long-term growth.
Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $90,000 and $125,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More about HALO
At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client’s brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday’s limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You’re going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you’ll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Independent Promotional Products Sales Representative
Engraved Custom Design LLC
Indiana
Engraved Custom Design LLC is seeking an experienced independent promotional products sales representative to help develop new corporate accounts.
We provide branded merchandise, corporate gifts, custom apparel, drinkware, employee gifts, event giveaways, and laser engraving services.
We are looking for a self-motivated sales professional with experience in promotional merchandise or B2B corporate sales who can identify purchasing decision-makers, develop relationships, generate qualified opportunities, and grow repeat business.
Existing corporate relationships are a plus. We are interested in active business development, not simply mass cold-email campaigns.
This is a flexible, remote, independent contractor opportunity with commission-based compensation to be negotiated. Applicants should share relevant sales experience and their approach to acquiring new corporate customers.
Learn more about ECD and explore our promotional products catalog:
shop.engravedcustomdesign.com
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Apply nowOutside Sales Representative
A Logo For You
Virginia
Company Overview
A Logo For You has been delivering high-quality custom embroidery, screen printing, engraving, and promotional products in Williamsburg and the surrounding Hampton Roads area since 1987. We pride ourselves on offering a vast selection of products and innovative ideas to help clients make a lasting impression for any event or campaign.
Job Summary
We are seeking an energetic and motivated Outside Sales Representative to join our dynamic team in Virgina Beach, VA. In this role, you will drive new business opportunities by engaging with potential and existing clients, promoting our diverse product offerings, and closing sales. Your enthusiasm for customer service combined with your sales expertise will help us expand our reach and strengthen client relationships in the promotional products industry.
Duties
- Identify and pursue new sales leads through door-to-door outreach, networking events, and lead generation strategies
- Present product solutions tailored to client needs, emphasizing the value of our custom promotional items and branding services
- Build strong relationships with clients by providing exceptional customer service and ongoing support
- Negotiate deals effectively to meet or exceed sales goals while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Utilize CRM software to track interactions, manage sales pipelines, and follow up on prospects
- Conduct technical sales presentations for large or complex orders involving custom embroidery or promotional products
- Collaborate with the production team to ensure timely delivery and quality standards are met
Requirements
- Proven experience in outside sales, direct sales, or technical sales within a fast-paced environment
- Strong knowledge of marketing strategies and customer acquisition techniques
- Multilingual or bilingual abilities are highly desirable to serve diverse client bases
- Proficiency with CRM systems such as Salesforce or similar CRM software for lead management and reporting. (Our inhouse system is OnSite.)
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and client relationship skills
- Ability to work independently while maintaining a team-oriented mindset
- Experience with promotional product sales and or marketing is a plus but not required; technical aptitude for explaining product benefits is essential
Join us as an Outside Sales Representative in Virginia Beach, VA and be part of a vibrant team dedicated to helping clients make memorable impressions! Your proactive approach and passion for sales will drive your success in this rewarding role.
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Retirement plan
Work Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Head of Promotional & Custom Products (B2B Division Builder)
OrangeOnions
Ohio
We’re looking for a Head of Custom & Promotional Products to help grow our business through creative partnerships, corporate clients, and promotional product distributors.
This role is perfect for someone who’s a natural hunter, has an entrepreneurial mindset, and loves turning big ideas into real revenue. We want someone who can spot opportunities, build relationships, and bring creative custom product solutions to life. More details in application link
Apply nowSALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR
BrandingWERX
Florida
SALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR
Full-Time | Hybrid | South Florida | Salary + Bonus (Based on Experience)
Are you organized, resourceful, and great at turning ideas into action?
We want to meet you!
As BrandingWERX continues to grow and expand into the U.S., we’re looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Sales Support Coordinator to join our team.
BrandingWERX is a successful, established Canadian promotional products distributor with a proven track record, big capabilities, and a hands-on approach. We work with leading organizations to bring their brands to life through creative branded merchandise, corporate gifting, custom promotional products, and thoughtful solutions that make an impact. From everyday branded essentials to unique, fully customized merchandise, we help our clients find the right products to represent their brands.
With our continued success in Canada and expansion into the U.S. through BrandingWERX USA, we’re taking things even further.
We’re proud of what we’ve built, and we’re excited about where we’re going. Now we’re looking for great people to be part of that next chapter.
This is a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes role where you’ll work closely with our sales team to research products, source creative solutions, prepare quotations, and help turn client ideas into exciting opportunities.
If you enjoy variety, love being creative and finding solutions, and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great fit.
What You’ll Make Happen
- Product Research & Sourcing: Research branded merchandise, identify suppliers, and explore creative product solutions.
- Quotations & Pricing: Gather supplier pricing, prepare accurate quotations, and assist with product recommendations.
- Presentations & Proposals: Help create professional product presentations and sales materials.
- Samples & Supplier Coordination: Coordinate product samples, supplier information, and related requests.
- Sales Administration & CRM: Maintain accurate information, organize sales opportunities, and provide day-to-day administrative support.
- Team Collaboration: Work closely with our sales team to keep opportunities moving and deadlines on track.
Who We’re Looking For
- Experience in sales support, administration, customer service, purchasing, or a related role.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.
- Confidence working with pricing, numbers, and basic calculations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software.
- Experience in promotional products, branded merchandise, or a related industry is an asset, but not required.
We can teach you our business. What matters most is how you work.
Where & How You’ll Work
This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday, hybrid position combining remote work with time in our South Florida office.
We’re open to discussing the right hybrid arrangement based on experience and business needs.
Think This WERX for You?
Get a closer look at the role, our team, and what makes BrandingWERX different.
Ready to apply?
Send your résumé to letsconnect@brandingwerx.com with “Sales Support Coordinator” in the subject line.
We can’t wait to meet you!
Apply nowSr. Manager, Content and Communications
PPAI
Irving,TX or Remote
Job Title: Senior Manager, Content & Communications
Location: Irving, TX or Remote
Reports To: Senior Director, Media, Research & Public Affairs
Job Summary
The Senior Manager, Content & Communications, is the operating leader for PPAI’s external storytelling engine, with primary responsibility for a key content marketing initiative in support of our industry. Responsibilities include content development, industry advocacy and reputation management, and driving earned media. This function encompasses public relations, broadcast and multimedia products, and key industry awards programs, leading global campaign storytelling to PPAI members as well as external decision makers to enhance industry perceptions and outcomes. The role combines strong editorial judgment, hands-on writing and execution, people leadership and cross-functional coordination to ensure PPAI communicates consistently, credibly and at a high level on behalf of our industry across external audiences.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Media, Research & Public Affairs, this leader serves as the primary editor for external marketing campaign content, directs day-to-day PR activity, guides scripting and editorial direction for broadcast initiatives, and manages internal and external content resources. The role works closely with Marketing, Creative Services, Business Development and senior leadership to translate strategy, research and organizational priorities into compelling communications that strengthen awareness of branded merchandise and advance the reputation of the medium and of PPAI.
This is a player-coach role. The Senior Manager is expected to set direction and manage resources while also writing, editing, pitching and producing work directly when needed. Success requires consistent follow-through, high editorial standards, strong external instincts and the ability to move multiple programs forward without routine senior-leader intervention.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial & Content Leadership – 35%
- Serve as lead editor for external marketing campaign content, owning the day-to-day editorial calendar, story pipeline, assignments, publishing cadence and quality standards for the platform.
- Write and edit content for marketers, agencies and brand leaders, contributing directly to the platform while ensuring all work is useful, credible, engaging and aligned to the campaign strategy.
- Manage a full-time contract content specialist and other freelance writers, creators and vendors, setting clear assignments, deadlines, expectations and editorial standards.
- Oversee the visual expression of campaign content in partnership with Marketing and Creative Services, ensuring articles, research, video, social assets, newsletters and other executions maintain a consistent and compelling brand experience.
- Identify opportunities to turn PPAI research, member expertise, case studies and industry proof points into high-value content for the broader marketing community.
- Coordinate with Marketing on audience acquisition, social distribution, influencer activity and campaign support, and with Business Development on sponsorable or revenue-generating opportunities that protect audience trust.
Public Relations & Reputation – 35%
- Strategize and execute PPAI’s day-to-day public relations program, building a consistent cadence of proactive outreach and visible external wins.
- Develop and pitch story ideas, experts, research findings and industry perspectives to trade, business, marketing and mainstream media outlets.
- Write and edit press releases, paid-media articles, executive bylines, contributed content, talking points and other external communications.
- Build, maintain and segment media and influencer lists; organize contacts, outreach history, placements and supporting data so activity is repeatable and measurable.
- Track and organize PR performance data, including share of voice, quality of coverage, sentiment and other agreed measures, and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
- Support issues management, executive visibility and crisis communications in partnership with the Senior Director, CMO and executive leadership.
- Develop relationships with journalists, creators, professional organizations and other external voices that can expand PPAI’s credibility and reach.
- Collaborate with leadership to support and strengthen PPAI internal communications (staff, volunteers and members).
Broadcast & Multimedia – 15%
- Lead editorial direction, scripting and content development for PPAI broadcast initiatives, including podcasts, video series, interviews and other multimedia programming.
- Collaborate with the Senior Director, various department leaders and other stakeholders on multimedia strategy, format development, audience priorities and opportunities to extend content across channels.
- Manage the Broadcast Manager as a direct report, setting priorities, programming expectations, deadlines and quality standards while supporting professional development.
- Ensure broadcast work is planned as part of the broader communications calendar and contributes to member media, campaign goals, social distribution and revenue opportunities where appropriate.
Awards, Recognition & External Representation – 10%
- Manage assigned PPAI awards and recognition programs that identify and celebrate the branded merchandise industry at its best.
- Own program calendars, communications, editorial support and cross-functional coordination to ensure awards are credible, well executed and aligned with PPAI’s broader industry narrative.
- Represent and speak on behalf of PPAI and the global campaign on occasion at industry events, partner meetings, interviews, panels or other external opportunities.
- Help identify members, case studies, campaigns and industry voices that can serve as proof points for branded merchandise and strengthen PPAI storytelling.
Team, Vendor & Performance Management – 5%
- Manage assigned staff, contractors, agencies and freelance vendors with clear scopes, priorities, deadlines, quality expectations and accountability.
- Build dependable workflows and operating rhythms across content, PR, broadcast and awards so execution does not depend on repeated senior-level prompting.
- Set and monitor practical KPIs across the campaign, PR, broadcast and awards, using performance data to improve content, distribution and communications decisions.
- Provide regular updates to the Senior Director on performance, risks, opportunities, resource needs and recommended adjustments.
- Contribute to budget planning and manage assigned expenses and vendor relationships to ensure resources support measurable organizational value.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the range to produce audience-facing editorial content, executive bylines, media materials, scripts and concise strategic communications.
- Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify stories, angles, data positioning and proof points that will resonate with marketers, media and other external audiences.
- Demonstrated public relations capability, including pitching, media relations, list management, contributed content and performance tracking.
- Ability to lead a digital content platform with a consistent publishing cadence, multiple contributors and clear audience goals.
- Experience developing scripts and providing editorial direction for podcasts, video or other multimedia formats.
- Strong people and vendor management skills, including the ability to influence or lead employees, contractors, freelancers and agency partners simultaneously.
- Excellent project management and organizational discipline, with a track record of moving multiple workstreams forward without sacrificing quality or deadlines.
- Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working across Marketing, Creative Services, Business Development, executive leadership and outside partners.
- Comfort using audience, media and performance data to judge effectiveness, identify opportunities and improve execution.
- Confidence representing a brand externally and communicating with professional audiences when called upon.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 8-10 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, content marketing, media or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience as an editor, writer or content lead with responsibility for publishing quality and contributor management.
- Hands-on public relations experience, including pitching, media relations, executive or contributed writing and performance measurement.
- Experience managing at least one direct report as well as contractors, freelancers, agencies or other external partners.
- Experience with multimedia programming, podcasting, video production or broadcast content development strongly preferred.
- Experience working with a non-profit, association, media organization, marketing organization or member-driven environment a plus.
- Experience in or strong familiarity with the branded merchandise, promotional products, advertising specialty or related marketing services industries is highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
- Relevant communications, PR, content marketing or leadership certifications a plus.
Job Status
- FLSA Status: Exempt
- Compensation: Salary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Daily Schedule: Flexible
- Work Location: Hybrid Remote Work Model (preferred to work from HQ location, but Remote considered equally)
Physical Activity
- Sitting
- Standing
- Lifting
- Pushing/Pulling
- Bending/Stooping
- Extended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement)
Work Environment
- Office environment
- Trade show floor or event venues
- Temperature controlled environment
- Travel: Must be able to travel (approximately 10%)
PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
Apply to: apply@ppai.org
Apply nowNational Accounts Manager
Cosmo Promos
Remote
National Accounts Manager
***Remote and local candidates considered
About Cosmo Promos
Cosmo Promos is a well-established, multi-category supplier of high-quality, high-value promotional products that are sure to impress your clients. Our extensive portfolio includes technology, bags, drinkware, writing instruments, portfolios, travel accessories, and variety of lifestyle products.
We are seeking an energetic, creative, and relationship-building National Account Manager to expand our presence within the promotional products industry’s leading national distributors.
About the Role
Our National Account Manager’s top priority is to build strong relationships with the industry’s top national distributors. This candidate will harvest existing industry relationships while opening the door to new. Remote and local candidates will be considered but must be able to travel up to 50% throughout the year. Experience working with national accounts is a must.
Responsibilities
- Proactively reach out to national account sales executives to build relationships to promote top-of-mind awareness of Cosmo and our products
- Collaborate with industry distributors to identify the best Cosmo product match for each end consumer’s unique needs
- Attend regional and national trade shows, along with end user shows to build relationships and demonstrate Cosmo items
- Deliver engaging virtual and in-person product presentations, ideation sessions, and sales meetings.
- Handle inbound sales calls and inquiries for national account reps
- Prepare quotes for large-scale and overseas orders
- Follow up on quotes, samples, and customer questions or concerns
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Strong relationship builder who can leverage existing national distributor relationships and forge new ones.
- A passion for the promotional products industry with a minimum of 5 years of experience
- Ability to travel to tradeshows and end user shows
- Ability to understand customer needs to recommend the right Cosmo solutions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Flexibility to accommodate customer schedules and needs
- Willingness and ability to travel as needed
- Comfortable learning and using relevant computer systems
- Ability to resolve customer issues efficiently and professionally
- Self starter who can efficiently and effectively work remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Remote or LA Local
Apply noweCommerce Specialist
HALO
Remote
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. With over 2000 employees, 1,100 Account Executives and 40+ sales offices across the United States, HALO is the global leader of our $25B industry.
HALO is looking for an eCommerce Specialist to own the performance and growth of a portfolio of live client online stores. You are the strategic performance partner and responsible for assigned client stores success. You track how each store is performing, dig into the analytics, spot what is working and what is not, and turn that into clear recommendations that improve the customer experience and grow the business. This role combines analysis, performance storytelling, and cross-functional partnerships.
Success in this role means going beyond reporting numbers. You review traffic, conversion, revenue, promotions, and user behavior, connect the data to what shoppers are experiencing, and translate it into a clear story with a recommended next step. You are proactive, analytical, and organized, which allows you to manage a portfolio of stores at different service levels and keep every one of them moving forward.
You are also the strategic leader for incoming requests. When a client’s need or request comes in, you assess what they are trying to accomplish, determine whether it fits a standard solution or calls for a custom one, and explain what each path means for scope, effort, and timeline. From there you coordinate the right teams to build, test, and deliver, monitor progress, and follow through to make sure the work gets done and gets done well.
Above all, you take ownership of the performance and operational health of assigned stores. You do not wait for clients to ask. You surface opportunities early, prioritize by impact, and drive recommendations and requests through to results by partnering with the teams who execute them.
Responsibilities:
• Partner with account managers, web content, and technical support teams to move approved work forward, track commitments, surface blockers, and escalate when follow-through is at risk. You own the success of the webstore.
• Drive successful promotions and launches. You’re leading from setup through launch and consistently provide outcome review, measuring impact and capturing lessons learned.
• Lead performance oversight and growth recommendations for a portfolio of live eCommerce stores, keeping each one visible, healthy, and moving toward its goals.
• Build, maintain, and review analytics dashboards, tracking core KPIs such as traffic, conversion, revenue, average order value, search behavior, and user engagement on a regular cadence.
• Identify shifts, trends, friction points, growth opportunities, and surface risks and anomalies before they become problems.
• Review site feedback and user experience data to spot usability issues, broken paths, and confusing journeys, and translate them into prioritized recommendations.
• Make data-backed recommendations for content, merchandising, navigation, promotions, and user experience, prioritized by business value, customer impact, and effort, with each tied to an expected outcome.
• Tell the performance story for each store: what happened, why it happened, what it means for the customer, and what should happen next.
• Confidently lead client meetings and incoming webstore requests and needs, identify what the client is really trying to accomplish, and scope the right solution, whether it is a standard offering or a custom build, along with what each option means for scope, effort, and timeline.
• Coordinate delivery from intake through completion: engage the appropriate teams to build, QA, and launch the work, monitor progress, and follow through to make sure it gets done correctly and on time.
• Prepare the performance summaries, insights, visuals, and recommendations that anchor quarterly business reviews (QBRs), helping account teams lead stronger client conversations.
• Share insights and winning ideas across your portfolio and with peers, so a win for one client becomes an opportunity for others.
• Align your level of attention, cadence, and reporting to each client’s tier and priority.
• Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• 3+ years of experience in eCommerce, digital analytics, account management, or a related field working with online stores or digital programs.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort working in analytics platforms such as Google Analytics (GA4), with the ability to turn data into clear, actionable insight.
• A proven ability to translate numbers into a story: what happened, why, and what to do about it.
• Experience making and prioritizing recommendations that improve conversion, user experience, and revenue, with an eye toward conversion rate optimization (CRO).
• Understanding of eCommerce fundamentals, including merchandising, promotions, navigation, search, and the online customer journey.
• Ability to scope incoming requests into clear solutions, distinguish standard offerings from custom work, and coordinate delivery across multiple teams through QA and launch.
• A strong eye for the customer experience and how design, content, and site behavior shape it.
• Proven ability to independently own a portfolio, stay organized across multiple accounts, and deliver on deadline with minimal direction.
• Resourceful and proactive, with sound judgment on what to prioritize and when to escalate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with high confidence in client-facing conversations and the ability to lead and explain performance and recommendations to non-technical audiences.
• High confidence partnering with cross-functional teams and holding others accountable for follow-through without owning every task yourself.
• Familiarity with quarterly business reviews (QBRs) or client reporting is a plus. Familiarity with site feedback or user experience tools and basic SEO concepts is a plus.
• Highly detail oriented and organized, able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines. Occasional overtime may be required to support launches or critical issues.
Education:
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, information technology, analytics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is between $60,000 – $70,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More about HALO
At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client’s brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday’s limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You’re going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you’ll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
eCommerce Implementation Specialist
HALO
Remote
We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. With over 2000 employees, 1,100 Account Executives and 40+ sales offices across the United States, HALO is the global leader of our $25B industry.
HALO is looking for an eCommerce Implementation Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment to build and launch websites using our enterprise ecommerce platform. You own the build from kickoff through go-live, turning client requirements and brand direction into a polished, fully functional website. You equally manage building, problem solving, and partnering with clients.
Success in this role means understanding how a website is built. You will work with UI/UX design, responsiveness, and platform configuration, so proficiency with HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is important. You’re exceptionally skilled, resourceful, and accountable, which allows you to support several websites builds in parallel.
Above all, you take full ownership of what you do. You’re someone who takes responsibility for a project and will consistently deliver quality work on time with minimal direction. You use the resources and people around to solve problems, escalate early, and launch successful projects.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end build of eCommerce websites, from project kickoff through launch, translating requirements and brand direction into a complete, fully functional storefront.
- Design and build responsive storefronts across desktop and mobile, using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to configure layout, navigation, content, and the overall user experience.
- Configure and validate core store functionality, including product catalog, search, cart and checkout, customer flows, custom domains, analytics, SEO, and third-party integrations.
- Troubleshoot build and functionality issues within the platform, using available documentation, tools, and internal resources to resolve them efficiently.
- Recognize when work falls outside platform capabilities and requires a developer or SME, and escalate early with clear, complete context to keep timelines on track.
- Review and validate requirements before building, identifying gaps, risks, and dependencies up front and asking the right questions to confirm the approach.
- Accountable for the build timeline, workload, keeping status, progress, risks, and blockers visible to the project team for all webstore work including external development and integration teams.
- Perform quality assurance on your own work throughout the build and support formal testing, identifying and resolving issues before client review and launch.
- High confidence as the technical point of contact in client conversations, demonstrating the website, explaining functionality in clear terms, and answering build and design questions.
- Document your work and deliver a clean handoff at launch to the teams that support the store after go-live.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience building, configuring, or implementing eCommerce websites, or web applications.
- Hands-on experience with UI/UX design, front-end development, configuring online stores or websites on a robust enterprise, SaaS, or custom ecommerce platform.
- Working proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with the ability to read, write, and troubleshoot front-end code.
- A strong eye for design and the ability to translate brand direction into clean, responsive, on-brand storefronts across devices.
- Proven ability to independently own a project from start to finish, stay organized, and deliver on deadline with minimal direction.
- Resourceful problem-solving skills, with sound judgment on when to solve an issue independently and when to escalate for support.
- Familiarity with eCommerce and B2B integration concepts such as single sign-on (SSO), punchout and procurement integrations, APIs, and data feeds is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in client-facing conversations and the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Highly detail oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple builds and deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong work ethic with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision and collaboratively within a cross-functional team.
- Ability to work well under pressure, meet deadlines, work overtime or off-hours when required.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in information technology, communications, business, or a related field required
Compensation: The estimated salary range for this position is between $50,000 – $80,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate’s work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.
Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.
Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.
More about HALO
- At HALO, we unleash the energy of our client’s brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. For that reason, more than 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses work with HALO and have made us the global leader of the branded merchandise industry.
- Career Advancement: At HALO, we love promoting from within. Internal promotions have been the key to our exponential growth in the last few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills and gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership experiences, and diverse thinking.
- Culture: We love working here and know that you will too. You can expect a positive culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibilities and imagination by staying curious, humble, and provocative in order to break through yesterday’s limit. Diversity is the source of our creativity and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive culture of respect, dignity, and equity mindset in everything we do. We keep our promise for excellence with an unrelenting commitment to achieving results and supporting one another to stay accountable, transparent, and dependable.
- Recognition: You’re going to succeed here, and you can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your big milestones and nominate you for awards. Over time, you’ll earn so much recognition that you can convert into gift cards, trips, concerts, and merchandise at your favorite brands.
- Flexibility: We pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you find a balance between professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is the priority and trust that you and your manager will find a schedule to achieve that priority.
HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.
HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.
HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.
Promo National Sales Leader
Raining Rose, Inc.
Raining Rose - Cedar Rapids, IA 52403
Description
SUMMARY
The Promo National Sales Leader reports to the Chief Sales Officer and leads the national promotional sales team, setting the strategies, policies, forecasts, and budget recommendations that drive revenue growth and strengthen Raining Rose’s competitive position. The role hires, develops, and coaches sales staff. It also partners with representatives to build key customer relationships, negotiate, and close deals, and maintains strong ties with suppliers, distributors, and industry contacts. Working with the Sales Enablement Manager, this leader manages the product catalog and guides pricing. Fully remote applicants accepted!
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to the following)
- Display and promote company values (ASPIRE: Attitude, Safety, Passion, Integrity, Relationship, and Evolve)
- Develop, coach, and train staff.
- Plan and review results and expectations with sales team on regular basis
- Develop strategies and policies to achieve the company’s future goals.
- Provide input on pricing for products and services offered.
- In collaboration with the Sales Enablement Manager, you will manage the product catalog including new product development, modifications, and discontinued products.
- Meet with customers, assist sales representatives with developing and maintaining relationships, negotiating, and closing deals.
- Attend tradeshows to promote products.
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Problem resolution with creative thinking and clear communication
- Accurately forecast annual, quarterly, and monthly revenue streams
- Make recommendations on annual operating budget for the sales team.
- Identify opportunities and problems whether technological, financial, service field and develop strategic planning process to approach them.
- Evaluate Sales personnel relative to the needs of the business and hire appropriately.
- Organize regular Sales meetings and build an environment in which employees willingly produce maximum work.
- Produce sales materials and content and implement it in a planned manner to reach a specific class of customers.
- Responsible for developing sound relationships with key suppliers, distributors, and other industry contacts.
- Plan and assign work to others on the team based on talents and strengths.
- Recommend process improvements for increased efficiencies.
- Firm understanding and compliance with company’s Good Manufacturing Practices and Safe Practices
- Regular attendance
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work well and communicate clearly with others in all levels of the business.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with prevalent professional demeanor
- Ability to mentor, train, motivate, direct, and empower a team.
- Strategic visionary
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.
- Confident
- High ethical standards
- Highly motivated
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Goal oriented
- Ability to act as a Change Agent to implement new ways of thinking.
- Exhibit sound and accurate judgment
- Results and action-oriented
- Ability to work effectively across departmental teams.
- Intermediate level computer literacy
- Mathematical aptitude
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Products and ability to learn new systems quickly.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in a relatable field preferred
- A valid driver’s license for occasional travel is required.
- A minimum of 2+ years of management and/or leadership experience required.
- A minimum of 3+ years of experience in a relatable field required.
- Experience in contract negotiation preferred.
- Experience with business process improvement teams and initiatives preferred.
- Experience with ERP software preferred.
- Experience with quoting projects, product cost analysis and ROI preferred.
- Knowledge of functional business processes preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Sit an average of 7-8 hours per day.
- Stand an average of less than 1 hour per day.
- Walk an average of less than 1 hour per day.
- Required Movements:
- Bend/Stoop – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Squat – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Weight Carried:
- 11-25lbs – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Up to 10 lbs – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Weight Lifted:
- 11-25lbs – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Up to 10 lbs – Rarely (1-2 times per day)
- Hands Used for Repetitive Action:
- Simple/light grasping (right hand) – Frequently (5-24 times per hour)
- Fine dexterity (both hands) – Constant (greater than 25 times per hour)
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