At least 5 years of similar experience in a high-volume wholesale apparel and/or accessory environment.
Experience leading a wholesale sales team.
Established relationships with apparel accounts in the southeastern territory.
Knowledge of distribution and market trends.
Professional office skills.
Ability to travel up to 50%.
Valid driver's license.
Must live in the metro Atlanta area.
Responsibilities
Oversee all specialty accounts in the southeastern territory.
Oversee the southeastern team.
Forecast and plan sales activity.
Manage the showroom.
Develop the territory.
Participate in major trade shows and markets throughout the Southeast.
Place Showroom, a leading wholesale apparel showroom, is seeking an experienced Specialty Sales Manager for our Atlanta showroom. The Specialty Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing all specialty accounts in the southeastern territory. Duties include but are not limited to, overseeing the southeastern team, forecasting and planning, showroom management, and territory development. The Specialty Sales Manager shall participate in major trade shows and markets throughout the southeast. The Sales Manager must have established relationships with apparel accounts in the territory and should be knowledgeable about all distribution and market trends.
Required Skills and Experience
Excellent people skills
The ability to excel in high-pressure and fast-paced situations
MUST have 5+ years of similar experience in a high volume wholesale apparel and/or accessory environment
Experience leading a wholesale sales team
Relationships in the industry within the southeastern territory
Professional office skills
Ability to travel up to 50%, must have valid driver's license
Must live in the metro Atlanta area, this is not a remote role