Outside Sales Professional - Tampa

Tom James Company
Tampa, FL
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward self-driven individuals comfortable with relationship-building and client acquisition, with a focus on personal growth and income potential in a full-time, outside sales role in Tampa, FL.

Best fit for

  • Ambitious candidates who thrive on building long-term professional relationships and are motivated by performance-based rewards.
    — “Is ambitious, resilient, and motivated by performance-based rewards”
  • Candidates who can manage their time effectively and execute daily activities consistently.
    — “Manages their time effectively and consistently executes daily activities”

Things to consider

  • The role requires a commitment to building a clientele from scratch with guaranteed pay during the first two years.
    — “Guaranteed pay throughout your first two years as you learn the business, build your clientele”
  • This position involves a significant amount of client interaction, including in-office and in-field activities.
    — “Manage your in-office and in-field activities daily”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in relationship-building and client acquisition in your resume and interview responses.
    — “Build and develop your clientele through prospecting, referrals, networking, and relationship development”
  • Highlight your ability to deliver personalized service and long-term client relationships.
    — “Deliver a highly personalized client experience from initial meeting through ongoing service”
  • Showcase your adaptability and willingness to learn a structured sales process.
    — “Welcomes coaching and is willing to learn a proven sales process”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · LowAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Individual

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What success looks like

  • building and managing a clientele
  • conducting personalized sales presentations
  • developing long-term relationships
Typical background
background in sales or business development

Skills & requirements

Required

SalesClient Relationship ManagementNetworkingProspectingCommission-based Sales

Preferred

Experience In Luxury Goods Or Custom Clothing

Stack & domain

SalesClothing FittingClient ManagementCommunicationLeadershipProblem SolvingClothingRetail

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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