Territory Athletic Sales Representative

About the Role

Vertical Raise is seeking experienced, highly motivated former high school or collegiate coaches and athletic directors to join our team as Territory Athletic Sales Managers . This is a field-based outside sales role ideal for individuals ready to transition from the classroom, athletic office, or coaching staff into a high-impact sales position working directly with school sports programs .

As a Territory Athletic Sales Manager, you will partner with middle school, high school, club, and collegiate teams to provide industry-leading online fundraising solutions . You will manage your own schedule, build relationships across your territory, and help student-athletes and school programs reach their goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Territory sales & relationship building
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with coaches, athletic directors, school administrators, and club directors
• Prospect and close new business with school athletic programs, youth sports, and club teams in your territory
• Manage a field-based sales territory around Little Rock and surrounding communities
• Fundraising consulting & account management
• Present and promote the Vertical Raise online fundraising platform and services through in-person and virtual meetings
• Guide teams through the planning, launch, and execution of digital fundraising campaigns
• Monitor campaign progress and coach clients on best practices to maximize results
• Ensure client satisfaction, retention, and achievement of fundraising goals
• Pipeline management & reporting
• Build and manage a robust sales pipeline of school and club accounts
• Work independently to hit activity and revenue targets
• Represent Vertical Raise with professionalism, integrity, and a strong presence in the local sports community

Qualifications

Required:

• 4+ years of experience as a coach or athletic director (NCAA, NAIA, JUCO, or high school level strongly preferred)
• Background in team sports such as football, baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, volleyball, or other competitive athletics
• Strong understanding of school athletic programs, booster clubs, and fundraising needs
• Demonstrated ability to work independently , manage time effectively, and consistently follow through
• Highly competitive, self-driven, and results-oriented with a sales or fundraising mindset
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree (required)
• Valid driver’s license , reliable transportation, and comfort with frequent local travel (field sales)

Nice to have:

• Prior experience in outside sales, territory sales, B2B sales, education sales, athletic sales, or fundraising sales
• Existing network of coaches, ADs, and school administrators in the Little Rock or Arkansas region
• Experience running or supporting fundraisers, booster programs, or team campaigns

Compensation & What We Offer

• Uncapped commission structure with performance-based bonuses
• 1099 Independent Contractor arrangement with significant earning upside based on sales success
• Protected sales territories and residual income opportunities from repeat fundraising campaigns
• Complete autonomy over your work schedule in a remote, field-based outside sales role
• The opportunity to stay connected to sports while transitioning into a professional sales career
• A chance to make a lasting impact on student-athletes, school communities, and local sports programs

About Vertical Raise

Vertical Raise is the leading online fundraising platform for athletic teams, school programs, fine arts, and community organizations across the United States and Canada. With over 350 Territory Athletic Sales Representatives nationwide , we are revolutionizing the way teams raise funds—offering innovative, social-media-integrated fundraising tools that help programs raise more money, more efficiently .

Our mission is to empower coaches and leaders with the resources they need to support their teams and communities.

Apply Today

If you are a former coach or athletic director with a passion for sports, leadership, community engagement, and helping teams succeed , we encourage you to apply.

Join Vertical Raise as a Territory Athletic Sales Manager and help student-athletes and school programs reach their full potential through modern, high-impact fundraising.