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Inside Sales Representative

1/22/2026

As an Inside Sales Representative, you will handle inbound and outbound inquiries, generate sales, and close proposals. You will also make outbound prospecting calls to achieve revenue targets and guide customers to the best product solutions.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Our mission is to help teachers and coaches get better results showing kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity. Our Team Members, innovative unique products, Unconditional 100% Satisfaction Guarantee and outstanding service have set us apart from the competition for the last 75+ years. Gopher Sport is the parent of several brands that invent and sell fun, innovative, institutional-quality products for physical education, sports, fitness, early childhood education, STEM education and classroom physical activity: • Gopher: innovative high-quality products for physical education, athletics, fitness, gymnasium and recreation (www.gophersport.com) • Play With A Purpose: institutional playground equipment, physical development and active play products for kids aged 0-6 (www.pwap.com) • Moving Minds: a fun selection of active seating, furniture and classroom accessories so kids can be active in the classroom (www.moving-minds.com) • STEM-Supplies: has the highest quality assortment of products to promote hands-on, physically active learning of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math subjects (www.stem-supplies.com) • SPARK: A family of evidence-based physical education, after-school and early childhood education curriculum that shows teachers how to help kids develop important motor and movement skills, and social and personal skills
About the Role

Description

Who we are:

Gopher Sport is an industry-leading inventor and seller of high-quality, innovative products used by teachers, coaches and kids for physical education, athletics, fitness and recreation.


Our mission is “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and be healthier through physical activity”. Started in 1947, we are committed to giving our customers innovative, high-quality products; fast, friendly, easy, right service; and an unconditional satisfaction guarantee.


Our Values:

We create delighted fans

We are dependable and trustworthy

We are passionate about quality and excellence

We move fast to innovate and improve


As an Inside Sales Representative, you will make sales happen! Our Inbound Sales Representatives are responsible for generating sales by effectively handling inbound and outbound order, quote, and product inquiries, and closing proposals. You will also make outbound prospecting calls to achieve revenue targets. Customers look to you for help finding the best products for their physical education, early childhood, fitness or school activity programs. You will ensure corporate and individual sales goals are achieved by becoming a product expert and guiding customers to the best product solutions for their unique needs. This position has incorporated a career progression for advancement.


What will you be doing?

  • Sales profit goals: Through successful execution of all sales plans and activities assigned
  • Repeatable sales process and project proposals: Through assigned processes defined by the sales operating system
  • Identify and progress opportunities: Document sales activities in CRM, and close sales to defined standards
  • Process, product, and in-market presentation training: Completion of assigned training
  • Quality Customer Interactions: Achieve sales quality and responsiveness standards
  • Operational Improvement: Complete assigned rocks, projects, and process optimization

Requirements

  • College degree in business administration, education, or related field from an accredited university/college, preferred; and/or relevant work experience
  • A lifestyle or educational background that is aligned with the company’s mission statement “To help teachers and coaches show kids how to have fun and become healthier through physical activity”
  • NetSuite and/or CRM experience preferred but not required
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office applications and a Windows Operating System

Why join our Team?

You'll get satisfaction knowing you're helping millions of kids around the world have fun and become more active and healthy. Plus, you'll get a competitive compensation and benefit package, including traditional and HSA Health Insurance options, Vision, 3 weeks of Paid Time Off accrued the first year, plus 8 company paid holidays; profit sharing, 401K, a Lifestyle Spending Account, tuition reimbursement, product discounts, an onsite fitness center and so much more!


Salary Range: Earn up to $65,600 based on salary plus incentives for achieving sales goals.


To apply:

1. A short, clear Cover Letter that explains WHY you are interested in this specific position and gives examples of your prior successes performing the responsibilities listed above.

2. Your Resume

Key Skills
SalesCustomer ServiceCRMMicrosoft OfficeProduct KnowledgeCommunicationProblem SolvingTime ManagementTeamworkDependabilityTrustworthinessInnovationQuality AssuranceTrainingProject ManagementGoal Achievement
Categories
SalesCustomer Service & SupportEducationSports & Recreation
Benefits
Health InsuranceVisionPaid Time OffProfit Sharing401KTuition ReimbursementProduct DiscountsOnsite Fitness Center
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