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Position Overview Forged Gaming is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and organized Entry-Level Sales & Marketing Representative to join our growing team. This position is primarily focused on sales and customer relationship development , with a small amount of marketing and brand-support activity. The ideal candidate enjoys talking to people, building relationships, and learning about the tabletop gaming industry. You will work directly with new and existing wholesale customers to grow sales, while also supporting our social media and influencer relationships. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to begin a career in sales, account management, business development, or the tabletop gaming industry. Key Responsibilities Sales & Customer Development

• Identify and research potential new wholesale game-store customers.
• Conduct regular outreach to prospective customers by phone and email.
• Introduce Forged Gaming products and wholesale opportunities to potential retailers.
• Follow up with prospects and work toward converting them into active wholesale customers.
• Maintain regular communication with existing wholesale customers.
• Contact current customers to encourage reorders and introduce new products.
• Develop positive, long-term relationships with wholesale customers.
• Identify opportunities to increase customer orders and product assortment.
• Maintain accurate customer and prospect information.
• Follow up on leads, inquiries, and sales opportunities in a timely manner.
• Communicate customer feedback and product requests to the sales team. Wholesale Relationship Development
• Occasionally visit wholesale customers in person to strengthen relationships and identify sales opportunities.
• Assist with product presentations and introductions when appropriate.
• Represent Forged Gaming professionally when interacting with wholesale partners.
• Build relationships within the local and tabletop gaming retail community. Social Media & Brand Support
• Create and/or schedule a limited number of social media posts each week.
• Share new products, promotions, product features, and relevant company content.
• Help identify content and customer stories that can be shared on Forged Gaming social media.
• Monitor basic engagement and interaction with social media content.
• Support the sales team with social media activity that helps promote products and retailers. This is a sales position and does not require management of a full-scale social media or marketing program. The social media responsibilities are intended to support sales and brand awareness. Influencer & Product Ambassador Relations
• Identify tabletop gaming, RPG, board game, and related influencers who may be a good fit for Forged Gaming.
• Research and contact potential product influencers.
• Maintain relationships with existing influencers and product ambassadors.
• Coordinate sending products to selected influencers.
• Monitor influencer posts and engagement.
• Share and repost appropriate influencer-generated content through company social media channels.
• Track successful influencer relationships and identify opportunities for continued collaboration. Industry Events
• Travel to approximately 3-5 conventions or industry events per year .
• Represent Forged Gaming professionally at events.
• Meet with existing and prospective customers.
• Help generate new sales leads and strengthen industry relationships.
• Assist with product presentations and other sales activities at events. Qualifications Required
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable speaking with customers and making phone calls.
• Friendly, outgoing, and personable attitude.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Professional and reliable work ethic.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with email, spreadsheets, and social media.
• Willingness to learn sales techniques and product knowledge.
• Willingness to travel occasionally for conventions and customer visits. Preferred
• Previous customer service, retail, sales, or business development experience.
• Interest in tabletop games, RPGs, board games, or the gaming industry.
• Experience using social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, or similar platforms.
• Experience creating basic social media content.
• Experience working with influencers, content creators, or online communities. Previous sales experience is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right candidate. What We're Looking For The right person for this position is someone who:
• Isn't afraid to pick up the phone.
• Enjoys meeting new people and building relationships.
• Can comfortably start a conversation with a potential customer.
• Is persistent without being pushy.
• Follows through on commitments and doesn't let leads fall through the cracks.
• Is enthusiastic about learning the tabletop gaming business.
• Can balance sales responsibilities with a small amount of creative marketing activity.
• Is comfortable representing a growing brand both online and in person.
• Takes initiative and looks for opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to do. Success in This Position Success in this role will be measured primarily by sales activity, customer relationships, and revenue growth , including:
• New wholesale accounts opened.
• Number and quality of new sales opportunities generated.
• Follow-up activity with prospective customers.
• Growth and retention of existing customer accounts.
• Reorder activity from existing customers.
• Customer relationship development.
• Quality and consistency of influencer relationships.
• Completion of assigned social media and promotional activities.
• Professional representation of Forged Gaming at customer visits and industry events. Physical & Travel Requirements
• Ability to travel to approximately 3-5 industry events per year.
• Occasional local travel to retail customers.
• Ability to work in a typical office and event environment.
• Ability to occasionally assist with product displays, samples, or event materials.

Why Join Forged Gaming? Forged Gaming is a top tier tabletop gaming company focused on creating fun, unique, and affordable products for RPG and gaming enthusiasts. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with customers, develop professional sales skills, and become part of a rapidly growing brand within the tabletop gaming industry. For the right candidate, this position can provide a strong path for growth within sales, account management, and business development.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Professional development assistance Travel reimbursement Vision insurance Ability to

Commute:

Lees Summit, MO 64064 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Lees Summit, MO 64064