VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES - Women's Knitwear - Hybrid
Location: New York, NY - Hybrid
Company Overview:
A renowned women's knitwear company, known for high-quality and fashionable garments. With a strong presence in the industry in all segments including women's, men’s, and kid's apparel, the brand has become synonymous with style and comfort. They are dedicated to creating unique and trendsetting designs that empower women to feel confident and fashionable.
Job Summary:
Play a crucial role in driving the business forward. Responsible for developing and implementing strategies that will ensure our success now and in the future. Joining our sales team means working alongside talented individuals from various departments, collaborating cross-functionally to achieve our goals. The challenges are invigorating, the pace is fast, and the opportunities for growth are endless.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company targets and objectives.
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of sales professionals to exceed sales goals.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners and distributors.
- Analyze market trends and competitor activity to identify new business opportunities.
- Collaborate with design and production teams to ensure product offerings meet customer demands.
- Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to the executive team.
- Proven track record of driving sales growth and achieving targets.
Requirements:
- Minimum 10-15 years of experience in a similar sales leadership role within the fashion industry.
- Long-lasting relationships with upper management in department stores, mass markets, clubs, and off-price channels.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong negotiation and communication abilities.
- In-depth knowledge of the women's knitwear market.