Sr Strategic Account Manager (Remote Opportunity)

S&S ACTIVEWEAR JOIN US AND "CREATE YOUR VISION" About Us S&S Activewear is a leading North American, tech-enabled specialty distributor of imprintable apparel, including t-shirts, fleece, athletic wear, headwear, workwear, scrubs and accessories. We pride ourselves on being the “critical link” that enables our 100+ brand partners such as Adidas, Columbia and Gildan to reach our hyper-fragmented base of customers, comprised of apparel decorators, eRetailers and promotional products distributors that embellish apparel items for diverse end consumer use cases (e.g., everyday wear, concerts, fitness attire, life events, team sports, etc.). At S&S, we differentiate in the market through a customer service focus, strategic product portfolio, world-class distribution infrastructure, a collaborative growth culture and a relentless focus on technology and innovation. Our success has compounded since the Company’s humble beginnings in 1988 as a regional t-shirt distributor to a leading, multi-billion-dollar value-added distribution platform that drives market penetration for our suppliers while enabling the growth, operations and fulfillment for a diverse range of customers across channels and business sizes. We strive to be the apparel distributor of choice while inspiring and fostering growth for customers, employees and suppliers through our core values of service, deep relationships, innovation, continuous improvement and accountability Prime Line, the hard goods division of S&S, brings promotional product distributors top products in the best-selling categories. Backed by high achieving commercial groups, Prime Line is here to service every need a customer may have. About The Role The Senior Strategic Account Manager is responsible for developing, growing, and managing the company's largest and most strategic distributor relationships. This individual serves as a trusted business advisor to executive-level customers while leading cross-functional efforts to drive revenue growth, profitability, customer retention, and market share.  Reporting to the General Manager, this role partners closely with Merchandising, Marketing, Customer Experience, Operations, Supply Chain, and Product Development to execute strategic initiatives that strengthen customer relationships and position the company as a preferred supplier.  This position requires exceptional consultative selling skills, executive presence, strategic thinking, and deep knowledge of the promotional products industry.  Compensation & Schedule Salaried: Based on experience Monday - Friday, Full-Time Benefits We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your life, health, and future. Benefits begin 0–90 days after hire and include Vacation, Personal, and Sick time; Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability coverage; Flexible Spending Accounts; and a 401(k) plan. You’ll also enjoy discounts on brand‑name apparel, fun employee events, and meaningful opportunities for growth and advancement. Join a company that invests in you from day one. Key Responsibilities  Strategic Account Leadership  Develop and execute annual business plans for assigned strategic distributor accounts.  Build long-term executive relationships across customer organizations.  Identify new revenue opportunities through product expansion, category growth, decoration capabilities, and strategic initiatives.  Conduct quarterly business reviews utilizing sales analytics, market trends, and performance metrics.  Create growth strategies that increase revenue, profitability, and customer loyalty.  Negotiate annual agreements and strategic partnerships.  Business Development  Identify opportunities to grow share within existing national accounts.  Prospect and convert targeted high-potential distributors.  Develop sales strategies around new product launches and emerging market trends.  Collaborate with sales leadership on strategic account penetration plans.  Customer Relationship Management  Become the primary executive contact for assigned strategic customers.  Understand customer business models, goals, challenges, and competitive landscape.  Resolve complex customer issues through collaboration across departments.  Maintain high customer satisfaction and retention levels.  Cross-Functional Leadership  Partner with:  Merchandising on product assortment and exclusive opportunities  Marketing on campaigns and promotional initiatives  Operations on service improvements and production capabilities  Supply Chain on inventory planning and forecasting  Customer Experience to improve service levels  Finance on pricing strategies and profitability  Market Intelligence  Monitor industry trends and competitive activity.  Provide recommendations regarding pricing, products, decoration technologies, and service enhancements.  Share customer insights to influence company strategy.  Performance Management  Responsible for achieving:  Annual revenue targets  Gross profit objectives  Strategic account growth  Customer retention  New business development  Forecast accuracy  Sales pipeline management  Qualifications  Bachelor's degree preferred.  7-10+ years of successful sales or account management experience.  Minimum 5 years within the promotional products industry.  Proven success managing national or enterprise distributor accounts.  Demonstrated history of exceeding sales goals.  Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze financial performance.  Exceptional presentation and communication skills.  Executive-level relationship management experience.  Proficiency with CRM platforms and Microsoft Office Suite.  Desired Experience  Experience working with Top 100 promotional products distributors.  Knowledge of supplier operations and manufacturing processes.  Understanding of decoration methods including screen print, laser engraving, embroidery, UV printing, digital print, and heat transfer.  Experience leading strategic business reviews.  Strong negotiation and contract management skills.  Experience collaborating across multiple functional departments.  Leadership Competencies  The successful candidate will demonstrate:  Strategic thinking  Executive presence  Customer-first mindset  Business and financial acumen  Relationship building  Consultative selling  Problem solving  Collaboration and influence  Accountability  Results orientation  Adaptability  Strong organizational skills  Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)  Revenue growth  Gross margin performance  Customer retention rate  Share-of-wallet growth  New strategic account acquisition  Quarterly business review execution  Customer satisfaction scores  Forecast accuracy  Pipeline development  Strategic initiative completion  Travel  Travel is expected approximately 50%, including customer visits, industry trade shows, national sales meetings, and executive business reviews.  Physical Demands This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. Equal Opportunity Employer S&S Activewear welcomes people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating a diverse culture and supporting human growth. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We conduct business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer, and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons. S&S participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S. This job offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.