Our client is seeking a Director of Sales for a contemporary loungewear, sleepwear, intimate apparel and swimwear line. This is a strategic, operational, and influential role reporting in a GM of the brand.
- The salary range is $175-180k plus a bonus
Responsibilities:
- Define and implement an appropriate commercial policy in the various territories and identify growth drivers (market evolutions and expectations)
- Manage and implement commercial policy
- Ensure accurate and regular reporting of the actions carried out
- Implement a sustainable KAM strategy
- Increase turnover in both Domestic (USA) and Export Markets
- Identify key players in priority markets and approach them to conquer new markets/customers and accelerate development, mainly internationally
- Collaborate closely with Product Merchandising for wholesale distribution
- Stimulate, train, and motivate the network by setting up sales support tools (sell-in and sell-out) as well as Marketing and Communication actions (presence at trade fairs, special operations/packaging, etc.)
- Establish and monitor budgets
- Hold responsibility of the Wholesale P&L and the achievement of the departments results
- Monitor key accounts
- Managethe national sales force in all markets
- Manage US key accounts
- Lead, motivate, and manage the team
- Set up tools to manage the activities
Required Qualifications:
- Long-standing Sales experience ideally in the lingerie, intimates, loungewear or swim sector, with P&L responsibility
- Proven experience in a comparable sales role
- International sales experience
- Strong leadership skills
- Structured, conceptual working style combined with a proactive attitude and hands-on mentality
- Strong negotiation skills
- Professional communication and social skills
- Fluency in English; any other languages are an advantage (French)
- Ability to travel to clients, tradeshows, and Europe (approximately 50%)
If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.
The Solomon Page Distinction
Our teams, comprised of subject matter experts, develop an interest in your preferences and goals and we act as an advisor for your career advancement. Solomon Page has an extensive network of established clients which allows us to present opportunities that are well-suited to your respective goals and needs – this specialized approach sets us apart in the industries we serve.
About Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions across a wide array of functions and industries. The success of Solomon Page reflects an organic growth strategy supported by a highly entrepreneurial culture. Acting as a strategic partner to our clients and candidates, we focus on providing customized solutions and building long-term relationships based on trust, respect, and the consistent delivery of excellent results. For more information and additional opportunities, visit: solomonpage.com and connect with us on Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Opportunity Awaits.
