HybridMust be located in Los Angeles; relocation is accepted.
Sales & Account ManagementAccount Management
About the job
Requirements
Extensive experience in the wholesale apparel industry and strong relationships in the women's contemporary market.
Extensive experience leading a high-performing sales team.
Strong time management, initiative, and efficient work habits.
Technical proficiency, particularly with Excel, and familiarity with Showroom Exchange, Joor, NuOrder, or similar platforms.
Must be located in Los Angeles; candidates willing to relocate to Los Angeles are considered.
Responsibilities
Oversee a segment of the West Coast business in partnership with the executive team and Senior Sales Director.
Build sales strategies and distribution plans throughout the United States with the Majors and Specialty Division.
Develop and execute a global strategic plan for growth and expansion of the contemporary business through existing and new distribution channels across department stores, e-commerce, and specialty stores.
Mentor and develop a team through teamwork and collaboration.
Cultivate relationships with department stores, including at the management level, and specialty stores across North America.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners across sales, merchandising, operations, and finance.
Drive new business development initiatives.
Manage a team while handling a personal book of business.
Place Showroom is the epicenter for emerging brands. We are a team of highly motivated and driven entrepreneurs. Our locations span across the nation and we are looking for a great candidate to join our team.
Place Showroom is seeking a Director of Sales to join our West Coast team. This is a dynamic position and we are looking for a bright individual to work with our Contemporary Brands with both Major and Specialty retailers. The candidate should be a quick learner, self-starter, dependable, and proactive with the ability to excel under pressure.
The position will partner with our Executive team and Sr. Sales Director to oversee a segment of the West Coast business. The candidate will team up with our Majors and Specialty Division to build sales strategies and distribution plans throughout the United States. The candidate must be comfortable with both managing a team and handling a personal book of business.
Duties include, but are not limited to,
Develop and execute a global strategic plan for growth and expansion for our contemporary business through existing and new distribution channels across department stores, e-commerce and specialty stores.
Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and develop a team through a sense of teamwork and collaboration
Cultivate strong relationships with both department stores including at the management level and specialty stores across North America
Collaborate with cross functional partners across sales, merchandising, operations and finance
Drive new business development initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
MUST have extensive experience in the wholesale apparel industry, with strong relationships in the women's contemporary market
MUST have extensive experience leading a high performing sales team
Strong time management skills; motivated and takes initiative, works efficiently
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Exercises excellent judgment when decision making
Display professionalism with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization
Willingness to adapt to an expanding environment
High degree of accuracy and organizational skills
Technically savvy particularly with Excel. Knowledge of Showroom Exchange, Joor, NuOrder or similar.
This role must be located in Los Angeles, no remote candidates will be considered but we are open to candidates willing to relocate to LA
Salary range: $175,000 - $200,000 plus bonus, commensurate with experience