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# Independent Driver/Sales Assistant (1099 Contractor) at Tom James Company

- **Company:** Tom James Company
- **Location:** Maitland, FL
- **Employment:** part-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-15
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames/f6c4291b-cfae-499f-b707-87cdfc713640

## Job description

Tom James Company is seeking an organized, dependable Driver and Sales Assistant to support a sales professionals in the Maitland area. You'll drive to client appointments in a provided vehicle and help keep the ay running smoothly. Between appointments, you'll also assist with client follow-up and prospecting projects.

Schedule and Pay: The goal is approximately three days per week to start. Days and hours will vary with client appointments and business needs, and the role may grow beyond three days per week. This role is a 1099 position with starting pay at $21.00 per hour.

Responsibilities: Drive the sales professional safely to appointments throughout the Orlando area in a provided vehicle. Load and unload client files, garments, and other materials. Review the schedule and provide relevant client details before appointments. Deliver and pick up items as needed. Research local prospects and organize contact information for future outreach. Prepare client follow-up lists and draft outreach for the sales professional to review. Record responses, update prospecting lists, and flag appointment opportunities. Answer incoming calls and complete other administrative tasks between appointments. Communicate regularly with the sales professional and other team members.

What We're Looking For:

- A valid driver’s license and willingness to drive a vehicle provided by the sales professional.
- Ability to personally carry $300,000 per incident in liability and collision insurance.
- Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility when appointment schedules change.
- A professional appearance and comfort interacting with corporate clients.
- Strong organization, communication, and follow-through.
- Comfort using Google Workspace, spreadsheets, and LinkedIn.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Tom James Company participates in E-Verify and is an equal opportunity employer.

## About Tom James Company

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Tom James Company designs, manufactures, and delivers custom clothing for men and women through a direct‑sales model, serving busy professionals worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private (family‑owned, no public funding rounds)
- **Headquarters**: Franklin, Tennessee, USA
- **Founded**: 1966
- **Founders**: Spencer Hays

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Custom apparel manufacturing and direct‑to‑consumer retail (men’s and women’s custom clothing).
- **Target customers**: B2C and B2B – busy professionals, executives, and individuals seeking convenient, personalized wardrobe solutions.
- **Mission / purpose**: “We Build People. People Build the Business.” The company focuses on developing its sales professionals and delivering high‑value custom garments through a relationship‑driven approach.

## Products & Services
- **Custom Suits, Shirts, and Outerwear**: Tailored men’s and women’s garments, including suits, sport coats, dress shirts, jeans, dresses, and outerwear, offered in a wide range of fabrics and styles.
- **Personalized Sales Experience (“We Come To You”)**: Sales representatives visit clients at their home or office for consultations, measurements, and garment hand‑delivery, eliminating the need for a retail store visit.
- **Women’s Line**: Launched in 2020, a full custom clothing collection for women, with more than 40 unique measurements and 75 patterns.
- **Holland & Sherry Interiors**: A luxury interiors division leveraging the company’s fabric‑milling expertise.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held).
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue (Gross Sales) – $585 million in 2024 [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).
- **Notable Investors / Partners**: Not applicable (no external funding); the company operates with 14 owned manufacturing facilities globally, including mills and factories in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia [tomjames.com](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx).
- **Growth Signals**: 8.18% annual sales growth in 2024; women’s line up 200% year‑to‑date; per‑person sales up 30% post‑pandemic; new pay plan released in 2021 that increased compensation by 25% across the board [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Vertical Integration**: Owns the entire supply chain from fabric weaving to garment manufacturing to delivery – 14 manufacturing partners, including historic brands like Oxxford Clothing and Holland & Sherry.
- **Customization at Scale**: Ability to produce a high volume of individually customized garments, a combination competitors find difficult to replicate.
- **Value Proposition**: Offers custom garments at prices comparable to off‑the‑rack items, appealing to a broad customer base.
- **Entrepreneurial Sales Model**: Sales professionals build their own clientele and have uncapped earning potential, with the support of a 50‑year‑old brand and in‑house manufacturing.
- **Principle‑Based Leadership**: Emphasis on long‑term relationships, ethical practices, and investment in employee development rather than short‑term tactics.

## Strategic Focus
- **Expansion of Women’s Line**: Continued growth in the women’s custom clothing category, which has seen strong demand.
- **Sustainability Investments**: Operations include a solar‑powered shirt factory and a biofuel boiler at the textile mill, with a goal of reducing environmental impact.
- **Strengthening Sales Force**: Ongoing training, a new pay plan, and leadership development programs to attract and retain top sales talent.
- **Geographic Reach**: Serving clients across 4 continents with 92 locations; exploring further market penetration in existing territories.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture and Mission**: The company’s mission “We Build People. People Build the Business.” is central – leaders emphasize personal and professional growth over short‑term profits. Managers start as sales professionals and continue selling to stay connected [careers.tomjames.com](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/).
- **Remote / Hybrid Policy**: Sales roles are field‑based – representatives work from home and meet clients at their locations. Corporate/leadership roles are based in Franklin, TN.
- **Compensation and Growth**: Uncapped commissions, guaranteed training pay, and a recent 25% compensation increase. Career paths include moving into sales leadership, where most managers have risen from within.
- **Unique Perks**: “Follow Day” – a half‑day ride‑along with a sales leader before hiring to ensure cultural fit. Company‑sponsored leadership training for new managers. Direct‑selling model allows for schedule flexibility and autonomy.
- **Workforce**: ~3,000 employees, with a strong emphasis on internal promotion and tenure.

## Sources
1. [careers.tomjames.com – About page](https://careers.tomjames.com/about/)
2. [careers.tomjames.com – Investment in You page](https://careers.tomjames.com/investment-in-you/)
3. [tomjames.com – Heritage page](https://www.tomjames.com/heritage/default.aspx)
4. [careers.tomjames.com – Main careers site](https://careers.tomjames.com/)
5. [jobs.lever.co/tomjames – Current openings](https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames)

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