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# Personal Driver for Sales Professional at Tom James Company

- **Company:** Tom James Company
- **Location:** Atlanta, GA
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-09-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-12
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/tomjames/4661d24c-4158-43e9-8d95-78b5beccdbfa

## Job description

At the Tom James Company, a Driver supports our top selling sales members, fulfilling our mission to be a global leader in the fashion industry. A driver is essential to the success of our leading sales professionals.

One of our company’s top Sales Professionals – located in our Atlanta, GA office - is seeking an experienced, highly energetic, and dependable driver.

SUV is provided and belongs to the Sales Professional.

Location: The candidate needs to transport our Sales Professional safely to client appointments throughout the Atlanta area. Pick up and drop off will be at Sales Professional's residence in Atlanta.

Hours: This position averages 10 hours a day at 4 days a week, averaging 40 hours/week. Standard hours are generally 7am to 5:30pm; however shifts may begin as early as 6:30am and end as lats at 7:30pm. The schedule can change on short notice, so flexibility is essential.

Responsibilities:

- Driving salesperson to between 5 to 8 meetings daily
- Loading & unloading the car at the beginning & end of each day
- Administrative responsibilities
- Running Errands/Clothing
- Maintaining Car

Compensation: Starting pay is $24 per hour. Hours exceeding 40 hours per week are paid at overtime rate (1.5 times hourly pay). Employee is entitled to our 401(k) with employer matching contributions, profit sharing, PTO (paid time off), and employee stock purchase program. We are looking to fill the position immediately.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

A Successful Candidate Fits the Following Criteria:

- Clean driving record - Excellent driving skills
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Punctual - crucial and essential
- Professional image to interface with corporate clients
- Highly energetic/positive attitude
- Flexible to adapt to a fluctuating schedule
- Able to carry out daily instructions without reminders
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Able to lift up to 30 lbs. frequently
- This organization participates in E-Verify and is an EEO Employer
- Live in the Atlanta area or no more than 20-30 minutes away

## 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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