Display Sales Representative

We offer the coolest most current merchandise through pop up flash sales in schools all over the country while donating significant resources and books toward education!

Collective Goods (formerly Books are Fun), America's largest direct display marketer of books/gifts, is seeking an ambitious independent sales representative to display/sell our great products at unbeatable prices to thousands of customers in school settings. This representative will service established accounts and further develop the territory by prospecting new accounts. The representative will use their creative skills as well as their organizational skills to coordinate and run sales, manage inventory and provide customer service to their clients.

Are you ready to run your own business? Ready to take control of your financial success without limits? Do you see yourself as independent and capable of self-direction?

As your own boss, the work you put in is the success you will get out!

“…..being a rep for [Collective Goods] is the best of both worlds…you’re self-employed but part of a large network of reps with a strong home office behind you…….” Beth

As an Independent Sales Representative, you will:

• Service established accounts & prospect new accounts
• Set up and promote Flash Sales in schools K-12
• Build continuous relationships with principals, secretaries, and media specialists
• Offer convenience through the most effective delivery system in all of retail
• Fulfill orders, manage inventory, and complete weekly sales reports using our online software

We Offer

• Tested, proven product from hundreds of vendors for you to sell.
• Association with a 30+ year company with a proven track record of success
• The opportunity to work independently
• Product on consignment with no upfront cost to you- you pay for it when you sell it
• Protected sales territory
• National and Regional conference meetings
• Commissions of 22% plus incentives with an income potential of 35-60K

Requirements: As an ideal candidate, you may have:

• Energetic personality
• High level of professionalism to effectively manage responsibilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and drive to create your own success
• Access to a vehicle (minivan, large SUV, cargo van or enclosed trailer)
• Storage for product (garage or approx. 300 square feet of storage)
• Ability to pass a financial / criminal background check

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity to run your own small business, please click the Apply Now button to complete the online application and attach your resume to be considered. You must supply a resume to be considered.

Company Description

Collective Goods (formerly Books Are Fun) creates pop-up retail events around the country and supports the community by giving back cash and merchandise to education, healthcare and other non-profits. Collective Goods events feature high-value, low-cost, innovative products. We bring the store to the customer and create shopping experiences that are fun, easy and memorable. We have generated millions of dollars to support local, mission-driven organizations enhancing lives and enriching communities nationally.

Over the past 25 years, Books Are Fun excelled at delivering quality products. We mastered the art of giving back. Now as Collective Goods, our core values of convenience and caring shine even brighter.

Work location: Des Moines, IA