Job Description

***Thank you in advance for the interest, but please don't apply to this position if you do not have either your PR or a valid work permit***
Our fashion client is looking for an experienced Brand / Sales Manager to join their growing team. Reporting to the President of the company and the COO, this person will be responsible to lead and manage all sales and business development efforts for an assortment of branded womens and mens apparel, throughout Canada and the US.
Company:
Excellent working environment
Opportunity for growth
Health care benefits
Discount on fantastic clothing
Responsibilities:
Oversee and coordinate sales and customer service activities among team members
Establish sales territories, quotas, and goals for the sales team
Analyze sales statistics to identify areas of improvement, make necessary changes
Track results and trends regularly for business forecasting, monitor competition's performance on the market.
Report on team and individual performance
Develop and execute innovative sales strategies
Build and form new partnerships with potential clients
Participate in sales presentations to major retailers, travel to see customers, participate in trade shows and other sales based organized events
Requirements:
Minimum 7-10 years of experience selling apparel brands to major retailers, specialty chains and independent stores across North America.
Already established working relationships with mass and mid level retailers
Excellent presentation, fluently bilingual.
Experience arranging, setting up and participating in trade shows
Strong negotiation skills, ability to evaluate and monitor sales
Strong team leader, previous experience managing a small team
Fluently bilingual, good computer skills

Skills Required