Independent Sales Representative - Sioux Falls, SD

INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVE - YEARBOOK

FIELD-BASED POSITION | SIOUX FALLS, SD TERRITORY | TRAVEL UP TO 70%

Be Your Own CEO. Build Your Business. Shape School Memories.

ABOUT YOU:

Are you an entrepreneurial self-starter who’s ready to build your own business and be rewarded for the results you deliver? Do you thrive on creating meaningful partnerships, growing a market, and making a lasting impact in schools and communities?

As a Jostens Independent Sales Representative (1099), you’ll have the freedom to run your business your way, backed by the trusted reputation, products, and support of a legacy brand. You set your goals, drive results, and shape your success. You’ll grow your territory by signing new business, developing prospects, and leading relationships with schools — all while representing the Jostens brand with integrity and impact.

YOU HAVE:

• Passion. A desire to contribute to a positive and rewarding school experience.
• Sales Expertise. Proven experience in consultative, educational, or B2C sales and/or sales management.
• Drive & Discipline. You’re self-motivated, accountable, and take ownership of your success.
• Relationship Skills. A track record of developing new business and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Business Acumen. Strong financial and operational understanding to run your own business effectively.
• Communication Strength. Confident partnering with diverse stakeholders, from administrators to students.
• Flexibility. Willingness to travel regionally and nationally (amount varies by territory).
• Experience. 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Education. Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
  
  

YOU WILL:

• Grow the Market. Drive sales through prospecting, lead generation, and expanding market share.
• Build Relationships. Develop and maintain partnerships with school administrators, advisors, teachers, and students.
• Advise & Partner. Guide school leadership on Jostens products and services to support their goals.
• Operate Your Business. Maintain your own independent office and manage all business expenses, including travel.
• Hire & Lead. Recruit, train, and compensate office and sales support as needed.
• Stay Compliant. Follow all laws applicable to your independent business.
• Represent with Integrity. Uphold Jostens’ values of accountability, integrity, responsibility, and respect.
  
  

LOVE WHAT YOU DO:

• We care about your success. A proven business model with a track record of longstanding success and an opportunity to be a top sales performer, business owner and community leader.
• We invest in your future. Innovation, training, marketing and advertising support, including digital and social media.
• We believe in rewarding you for your hard work. Competitive compensation and incentive structure with 100% commission-based compensation (monthly draw) and uncapped earning potential.
• We want you to succeed. A defined territory of existing customers and prospects.
• We want to be the market leader. Industry leading products and educational programs.
  
  

If you have a successful sales career and are ready to stop working for someone else and start working for YOURSELF, apply here.

• This is a confidential application process and names of all candidates that apply will be kept strictly confidential.**
  
  

ABOUT US:

Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools, colleges and universities each year, and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products — like yearbooks, letter jackets, class jewelry and championship rings — keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories, milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe, from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here .

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT:

Jostens is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. If reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please reach out to our HR team at recruiter@jostens.com or (952) 830-3300.

Jostens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

CALIFORNIA PRIVACY POLICY:

https://www.jostens.com/about/california-employee-privacy-policy