Client Growth Manager, Brand Merchandise

Build and scale your book of business inside a creative, experience-driven agency. Uncapped earnings. High-growth opportunity. About EVOKE EVOKE is aHouston Texas-based,experience-drivenmarketingagency built at the intersection ofbrandedmerchandise,experientialevents, and brand strategy. We do not approach branded merchandise as standalone products. We use it as a tool to create moments, shape perception, and extend brand experiences beyond a single touchpoint. From campaign kits to large-scale activations, our work is designed to make brands felt, not just seen. Our approach is rooted in hospitality. Every item, interaction, and detail is considered part of a larger guest journey. We are not a traditional promotional products distributor. We are building programs, environments, and experiences that always include merchandise. What you'll be accountable for: Revenue & Growth Build and maintain a pipeline that consistently produces new business Bring and expand an existing book of business Close deals and grow account value over time Lead discovery conversations and define clear opportunities Develop initial concepts and program direction Present ideas, pricing, and strategy directly to clients Opportunity Quality Elevate requests into programs, not one-off orders Push clients beyond “they want promo” into more strategic solutions Maintain ownership from first conversation through execution

90-DAY & 6-MONTH EXPECTATIONS

First 90 Days Build an active pipeline By 6 Months Active book of business growth Demonstrated ability to expand opportunities beyond transactional orders What it takes to succeed 5+ years in promotional products or branded merchandise sales Experience working for a distributor and managing a book of business Proficiency in SAGE or similar Proven ability to generate revenue and close deals You are: Highly self-motivated and performance-driven Competitive in a way that drives results and personal excellence Comfortable leading client conversations and presentations Able to bring ideas, not just requests You are not: An order-taker A pass-through salesperson Someone who waits for inbound work How this role is structured We tailor backend support based on your strengths: Sales-focused → EVOKE handles production, fulfillment, and logistics Hybrid → Shared responsibility from sale through execution Regardless of structure, you are accountable for: Strength of the opportunity Quality of the concept Closing the deal Compensation Base salary + uncapped commission Higher commission on self-sourced business Accelerators tied to revenue and margin growth This is a high-earning potential role for someone who produces. This role may be based in Houston or in another major U.S. market with strong access to corporate decision-makers. Preferred markets include: New York City Chicago Austin Atlanta Be based in a high-opportunity market with a strong concentration of corporate offices and decision-makers Be comfortable building relationships in person through meetings, events, and networking Be within close proximity to a major airport for regular client travel Next steps If interested in this role, please submit your application and resume through LinkedIn. For questions, please email View email address on click.appcast.io. If you are looking for a role where you simply quote products, this is not it. If you want to grow your book, earn more, and sell more strategic work, this is. #J-18808-Ljbffr EVOKE: An Experience Agency