Team Sales and Event Marketing Associate

About the Role

VB Rags is seeking a Team Sales & Event Marketing Associate to drive growth within the North Texas volleyball community. This role involves business development, relationship building, grassroots marketing, and event execution. The ideal candidate is outgoing, organized, self-motivated, and comfortable with both desk-based research and direct engagement at volleyball events.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Sales & Club Development
• Research and identify prospective junior volleyball clubs in North Texas.
• Develop and maintain a database of club contacts.
• Conduct outreach via email, phone, social media, and in-person meetings.
• Present VB Rags' team uniform programs, footwear, apparel, and accessories.
• Schedule and participate in meetings, product presentations, and club visits.
• Support proposal development and follow-up with prospective club accounts.
• Maintain accurate records of sales opportunities and interactions.
• Grow VB Rags' network of club relationships and generate new team sales.
• Experiential Event Marketing
• Lead and assist with VB Rags activations at junior volleyball tournaments, club facilities, tryouts, and other events.
• Plan, organize, set up, operate, and break down branded event displays and product trial stations.
• Introduce athletes and parents to VB Rags products, focusing on performance footwear.
• Facilitate shoe try-on experiences and communicate product features and benefits.
• Create engaging brand interactions.
• Support event-based promotions, giveaways, and contests.
• Encourage social media follows and participation in brand initiatives.
• Capture qualified leads and customer feedback from events.
• Assist with managing event merchandise, samples, equipment, and promotional materials.
• Community Engagement & Brand Building
• Develop relationships with local coaches, club directors, athletes, and volleyball influencers.
• Identify opportunities for VB Rags participation in local volleyball activities and community events.
• Support junior brand ambassador initiatives and grassroots marketing programs.
• Identify local partnerships and opportunities to increase brand visibility.
• Represent VB Rags professionally and enthusiastically.
• Reporting & Coordination
• Maintain an organized pipeline of prospective club accounts and outreach activities.
• Provide regular updates on sales opportunities and follow-up activities.
• Track event attendance, product trials, and leads generated.
• Gather insights on product preferences and brand perceptions.
• Coordinate with management on regional priorities and business development.
• Recommend improvements to local marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Outgoing, personable, and comfortable engaging with new people.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working independently.
• Comfortable with sales outreach, relationship building, and follow-up.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and common business applications.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends during tournament season.
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel throughout North Texas.
• Ability to assist with event setup, transport promotional materials, and perform light physical work.
• Previous experience or involvement in the junior volleyball community is preferred.
• Previous experience in sales, business development, event marketing, brand activation, or sports marketing is preferred.
• Familiarity with junior volleyball clubs and tournaments in the Dallas–Fort Worth area is preferred.
• Experience representing consumer brands at sporting events, festivals, or community activations is preferred.
• Interest in athletic footwear, sports apparel, and youth sports culture is preferred.
• Previous volleyball experience is a plus, but not required.

Work Environment

This is a hybrid position involving remote administrative and business development tasks, combined with field-based activities throughout North Texas. Field activities include club visits, sales presentations, tournament activations, and community events. Weekend availability is important during the junior volleyball tournament season.