VP OF SALES – Womens Contemporary Knitwear (Hybrid) Position Available In New York, New York

VP OF SALES

•Women’s Contemporary Knitwear (Hybrid)
Location
New York, New York
Country
United States
Region
NY Metro
Position type
Permanent
Category
Apparel
Job Function
Executive
Sales / Lines Offered
Approximate Salary
180000.00 Per Year
Experience level
Mid to Senior Level (Management)
Executive

VP OF SALES

•Women’s Contemporary Knitwear (Hybrid)
Job description
Our client, a women’s contemporary knitwear brand is seeking a VP of Sales. Must be a strong seller with emerging ideas. Currently they are in Department Stores, Big Box Stores, Clubs, Specialty Stores and E•Commerce. This is an exciting opportunity to take full ownership in continuing to build the knitwear category. Having experience with Licensed brands, merchandising, product development and selling to multiple channels of distribution is a must…. We are looking for a candidate that is passionate about fashion and driven ….

Responsibilities:

Responsible for growing and maintaining both new and existing accounts in knitwear. Experience with Big Box retailers, and Clubs.
Target new business, analyze brand positioning for additional opportunities.
Present the current collection to buyers, and management and Product Development team
Responsible for preparing for market week and travel for regional market appointments
Partner with retailers and execute key brand strategy and initiatives meeting financial plans
Work closely with cross functional team to develop and execute market strategies for each season
Coordinate with design on current sales trends and customer needs.
Work with design merchandising product assortment plans, and line plans adhering to a calendar.
Analyze each account and identify future business to help increase sales opportunities.
Skills
BA Degree in Fashion, or Business
10 Plus years selling, merchandising, and building a licensed brand
Experience selling Cut Sew Knits, and Sweaters
Strong financial acumen analytic skills and knowledge of retail math.
Detailed oriented and keen eye for fashion trends
Strong organizational skills
Travel to accounts
MS Office and Microsoft Excel

Salary:

$180 +