Outside Sales Professional - Cleveland

Tom James Company
Cleveland, OH
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with relationship-building experience and a drive for personal growth will find this outside sales role with a focus on client development and performance-based rewards in Cleveland, OH.

Best fit for

  • Ambitious individuals who thrive on building long-term client relationships and are open to learning a structured sales process
    — “Is ambitious, resilient, and motivated by performance-based rewards”
  • Professionals who can manage their time effectively and handle daily execution of in-office and in-field activities
    — “Manages their time effectively and consistently executes daily activities”
  • Those with a background in direct sales or client services, especially in a non-retail setting
    — “Rather than working from a traditional retail environment, you'll meet clients at their offices and homes”

Things to consider

  • The role requires consistent client engagement and relationship development, which may demand significant time and effort
    — “Build and develop your clientele through prospecting, referrals, networking, and relationship development”
  • There is a strong emphasis on personal accountability, as you build and manage your own clientele
    — “You'll build and manage your own clientele of successful professionals”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience in managing personal client portfolios and delivering tailored services
    — “Deliver a highly personalized client experience from initial meeting through ongoing service”
  • Emphasize any prior training or mentorship experiences, especially in sales or service roles
    — “Company-paid training and ongoing mentorship”
  • Showcase your ability to prospect and network, as these are core to the role's success
    — “You'll learn how to identify prospects, generate referrals, network, and develop relationships”
Pace · VariedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • increased sales
  • high client satisfaction
  • repeat clientele
Typical background
sales experienceclient relationship managementsales training

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesClient Relationship ManagementNegotiationPresentation SkillsTime Management

Preferred

Sales TrainingSales Process

Stack & domain

SalesClothingPersonalized ServiceRelationship BuildingCommunicationProblem SolvingClothing Retail

About the role

Original posting from Tom James Company via Lever

Build Your Career. Build Your Clientele. Build Your Income.

What if you could build a career around relationships, personal growth, and uncapped earning potential—with guaranteed pay during your first two years as you establish yourself? 

As an Outside Sales Professional with Tom James, you'll build and manage your own clientele of successful professionals, providing custom clothing and personalized service at their offices and homes. You'll receive comprehensive training, mentorship, and financial support as you build your business—and as your clientele grows, so does your earning potential.

What You Can Expect:

Company-paid training and ongoing mentorship

Strong client relationships

W-2 employment with comprehensive benefits

Typical 1st-Year Earnings: $70K

Guaranteed Training Pay: Receive guaranteed pay throughout your first two years as you learn the business, build your clientele, and develop the skills to succeed. 

Uncapped Commission: No ceiling on your commission earnings—your income potential grows with your performance and clientele. 

Top 1st-Year Performers: $125K–$175K

Employee ownership opportunities, 401(k) match, and profit sharing

Leadership opportunities and incentive trips

What You'll Do:

  • Build and develop your clientele through prospecting, referrals, networking, and relationship development

Schedule appointments and meet clients at their offices and homes

Conduct personalized sales presentations 

Develop long-term relationships that build your repeat clientele

Manage your in-office and in-field activities daily

Deliver a highly personalized client experience from initial meeting through ongoing service

Build Your Own Clientele and Sell Through Relationships:

You'll learn how to identify prospects, generate referrals, network, and develop relationships that can become a loyal clientele throughout your career.

You'll work directly with successful, busy professionals who value convenience, quality, and personalized service. Rather than working from a traditional retail environment, you'll meet clients at their offices and homes and become a trusted advisor.

Company-paid Training:

Our comprehensive, company-paid training program teaches you how to prospect, sell, measure, fit, and service custom clothing. Training and mentorship continue well beyond your initial six-month development period.

Who Thrives Here:

This opportunity is a strong fit for someone who:

Is ambitious, resilient, and motivated by performance-based rewards

Enjoys building genuine, long-term professional relationships

Manages their time effectively and consistently executes daily activities

Welcomes coaching and is willing to learn a proven sales process

About Tom James

Tom James Company is the world's largest retailer and manufacturer of custom clothing. With nearly 60 years of experience in direct selling, we've grown from a single store into a global company with locations across four continents and more than $500 million in sales.

Our vertically integrated business allows us to maintain control over the quality of the garments we provide. Our sales professionals build long-term relationships with successful professionals who value convenience, quality, and exceptional service.

At Tom James, you're not just taking a sales job. You're building a clientele, a career, and a business of your own—with the training and support to help you succeed.

careers.tomjames.com

Source: Tom James Company careers (Lever)

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