About this role
Lacrosse Team Sales Representative
RUDIS is a premium athletic brand rooted in wrestling and built around the pursuit of excellence. We create high-performance footwear, apparel, and gear designed to serve athletes and teams at every level. As RUDIS continues to grow, we’re bringing that same athlete-first mindset, commitment to innovation, and passion for sport into lacrosse—building authentic relationships within the lacrosse community and creating products that meet the demands of the game.
Position Summary
Reporting directly to the Sales Manager, the Lacrosse Team Sales Representative will play a key role in growing RUDIS within the lacrosse community. This position is focused on new business development—building relationships with coaches, programs, clubs, schools, and organizations and introducing them to RUDIS team apparel, uniforms, footwear, and equipment.
The ideal candidate is highly motivated, competitive, and comfortable creating opportunities from the ground up. Success in this role requires a strong understanding of the lacrosse community, the ability to build authentic relationships, and the drive to consistently prospect, connect, and convert new business. This is an opportunity to help establish RUDIS in a growing sport and directly contribute to the expansion of the brand. The position offers a competitive base salary with commission opportunities.
Reporting To: Sales Manager Department: Team Sales Location: Onsite - Marysville, OH Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
• Identify, prospect, and qualify new business opportunities within the lacrosse community
• Build relationships with coaches, clubs, schools, programs, and other key decision-makers
• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers through outbound outreach, networking, referrals, and events
• Convert new relationships and opportunities into RUDIS customers
• Represent RUDIS at lacrosse tournaments, events, showcases, and other industry opportunities to grow brand awareness and generate business
• Collaborate with internal teams including design, purchasing, operations, and accounting to support new customer opportunities
• Maintain consistent sales activity and accurately track leads, opportunities, and progress toward new business goals
Requirements & Qualifications
• Education/Experience:
• 0–2 years of sales, business development, or related experience preferred
• Playing, coaching, or professional experience within the lacrosse community strongly preferred
• Skills:
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Natural relationship builder who is comfortable initiating conversations and developing new connections
• Self-motivated, competitive, resilient, and driven to achieve results
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a high volume of prospects and opportunities
• Comfortable with outbound prospecting, networking, and new business development
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and CRM platforms, with the ability to quickly learn new systems
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across internal teams
• Willing and able to travel and be available outside of standard office hours, including weekends, as needed for customers and lacrosse events
• Core Competencies:
• Demonstrates RUDIS values of grit, humility, and discipline
• Passion for lacrosse and a strong understanding of the sport and its community
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and pursue new opportunities
• Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment