Remote Brand Specialist (Home Office Charlotte, Nashville, or Richmond)
REMOTEPosted a month ago
Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Gildan
Job overview
The Remote Brand Specialist at Gildan promotes brand and product awareness by educating distributor sales reps and customers about Gildan's advantages, impacting market presence and sales growth.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves training distributor sales teams, providing market analysis and recommendations to management, preparing event content, building relationships with distributors and customers, representing Gildan at events, implementing marketing campaigns, and acting as a liaison between sales and marketing teams.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers attractive benefits packages, mentorship, continuous development opportunities, and the chance to work for a publicly traded company with a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a university degree and 5-7 years of related experience in distributor sales, promotional product distribution, printshop, or apparel-related roles, with a willingness to travel 40% and reside in Charlotte, Nashville, or Richmond metro areas.
Career development
The job provides mentorship and continuous development opportunities to support career growth within a large, publicly traded company.
Work environment and culture
Gildan values diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative and meaningful work environment with a focus on teamwork and meaningful connections.
Company information
Gildan is a leading apparel manufacturer with a portfolio of brands, operating globally with $3 billion in sales and over 45,000 employees, committed to sustainable initiatives and quality apparel making.
Team overview
The Brand Specialist will join a growing team focused on raising brand awareness and supporting distributor sales efforts, working closely with sales and marketing teams.
Job location and travel
This is a remote position with a home office in Charlotte, NC; Nashville, TN; or Richmond, VA, requiring 40% travel to accounts and events.
Application process
Applicants are encouraged to include transferable skills and unique experience in their applications; only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Unique job features
The role offers unique opportunities to represent Gildan at various events, implement brand marketing campaigns, and work remotely while engaging in significant travel to key markets.
Company overview
Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, including activewear, underwear, socks, and hosiery. The company generates revenue through the production and sale of its products to wholesalers, retailers, and e-commerce platforms globally. Founded in 1984, Gildan has grown significantly through strategic acquisitions and a commitment to sustainable and ethical manufacturing practices. The company is known for its vertically integrated supply chain, which allows for greater control over quality and cost efficiency.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in distributor sales, promotional product distribution, or related apparel fields, emphasizing your ability to train and build relationships with sales teams and customers.
Showcase your skills in market analysis, brand marketing, and your capability to provide strategic recommendations to management based on competitive and industry insights.
Apply through multiple platforms including Gildan's corporate career site and LinkedIn to maximize your chances and visibility for the remote Brand Specialist role.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in Gildan’s marketing or sales divisions, using ice breakers like commenting on recent Gildan sustainability initiatives or asking about their experiences with distributor training programs.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords such as 'brand specialist,' 'distributor sales,' 'market analysis,' 'CSR,' 'promotional product distribution,' and specific metro area locations like Charlotte, Nashville, or Richmond to ensure your resume passes initial screening.
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