TAG is looking for highly experienced and qualified people to begin filling our team as our military sales division rapidly expands over the next year to meet the ever growing demands from our customers.
TAG, has shifted its focus from solely offering its own products to a best in class tactical products distribution company. On Jan 17th 2017 our new website will be live with not only an all new look and function but will feature these brands.
Benchmade, Darn Tough, Armor Express, ESS Eyewear, Sig Sauer, Predator War Paint, Mechanix Wear Gloves, Hesco, Multimat, Streamlight, XGO, Proforce, Snugpak, Gerber, Ops Core, Fifty-Fifty, Rite in the Rain, Magpul, SOG Knives, Petzl, Crye Precision, Wiley X, Aimpoint, Maglite, Suunto, S&S Precision, ArcTeryx, LED Lenser, Leatherman, Soloman, Revision Eyewear, Kysek Coolers, Pelican, Goal Zero, Source Hydration, Smart Wool, Under Armour, Oakley, Smith and Wesson, Danner, Gripod and Camelbak.
We have seen tremendous success within our Base Supply Centers and ecommerce sales channels in the past two years. So we are expanding our efforts with our direct to consumer business model that we first implemented in Jan. 2016. What this ultimately means is that TAG no longer has “dealers” or “distributors.” We will price these brands as aggressively as we can to provide not only best in quality but best in price for the end user.
This Regional Account Manager position is in Durham, North Carolina.
LC Industries, a multi-site manufacturing, distribution, retail and E-Commerce Company, is seeking a TAG Regional Account Manager to join our team.
DESCRIPTION: The TAG Regional Account Manager’s responsibility is to develop relationships with military units, customers, supply officers and contracting officers (end users at all levels) within their defined sales territory to grow LCI tactical business by accessing current and future requirements, by being a solutions provider on behalf of the customer. The TAG Regional Account Manager should also educate all customers regarding LCI’s/TAG’s capabilities to be their supplier of choice. Establish and maintain rapport with all co-workers, customers and vendors. Must be an extremely effective communicator both written and in person. Strong phone skills required. Ability to log in and work remotely. Working knowledge of MS Office Suite especially Word® and Excel®. Reports to the Director of TAG. Bi-weekly meetings, day to day supervision is limited. Updated weekly sales pipeline will be required to be submitted bi-weekly for review. Be available for all requested meetings and phone calls from co-workers and direct supervisor.
Strong working knowledge of all tactical products to include but limited to Tactical nylon products such as pouches, packs, plate carriers, slings, belts and harnesses. Hard and soft armor systems. Experience with ballistic helmets, communications equipment to include hand held and man pack systems. Knowledge of Communications headsets, Boots and combat uniforms, Knives; fixed blades and folding. Understand Medical equipment and kitting systems, tactical and cold weather gloves, cold weather layer systems and sleeping systems. Working knowledge of ballistic eyewear systems, high level of understanding of military language, rank structure & acronyms. Must have basic understanding of US ground combat weapons platforms to include but not limited to pistols, combat rifles, sniper rifles, rockets and mortar systems. Exemplify understanding of individual optic and aiming systems as it relates to their weapons platforms. Great knowledge all contract vehicles/funding methods customers can and do use for procurement at all levels. Extensive experience in responding to Requests for Information (RFI) and Request for Quote (RFQ) directly from customers as well as government contracting officers. Detailed knowledge of the Berry Amendment and its rules
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree or 5 years minimum industry experience as an outside sales representative in the tactical industry and experience, knowledge and training with government procurement vehicles such as but not limited to: Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Special Operations Equipment (SOE) and the Fire & Emergency Services Equipment (FESE) contracts as part of the Tailored Logistics Support Program (TLSP). General Services Administration (GSA) schedule 84 products. Federal Business Opportunities (FEDBIZOPS). May substitute or combine up to 2 years’ experience as an Inside Sales Representative to achieve this requirement.
Apply online at: www.lc-ind.com
NO Phone Calls Please
LC Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
Tags: LC Industries, TAG
Side note, some OG107s had an internal pocket in the cargo pocket (left I think) that was just big enough for a wallet, packet of cigarettes or SERE kit.