Merchandising Sales Manager, Apparel

NPAworldwide; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fabric and yarn supplier based in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced professional to lead sales efforts and expand business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in sales or merchandising, a strong understanding of fabric construction, and excellent communication skills. This position also involves frequent travel and coordination with teams in product development and procurement.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of working experience in sales or merchandising.
• Technical understanding of apparel product development.
• Willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Explore new customers and expand business opportunities.
• Conduct price quotations and negotiations with customers.
• Lead and supervise a sales and merchandising team.

Skills

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Strong knowledge of fabric construction

Ability to work under pressure

Creativity and high energy level

Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin

Education

Degree or diploma in Sales, Merchandising, Fashion

Job description

Job Description

• Explore new customers and expand business opportunities with existing customers.
• Secure orders for the company based on sales budget and factory capacity planning.
• Conduct price quotation & negotiation with customers.
• Lead, supervise and guide a team of sales and merchandisers to maintain and build up good rapport with customers.
• Co‑ordinate closely with Product Development and Procurement team in sourcing for the right fabric mills or trim and accessories suppliers.
• Serve as a problem solver by bridging good relationships between buyers and production factories.
• Work very closely with merchandising team on samples development & management, orders follow up, product quality and delivery arrangement.
• Verify all buyers and suppliers related claims.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma holder in Sales, Merchandising, Fashion or a related discipline from a recognized institution.
• At least 10 years of working experience in the related field.
• Strong knowledge & technical understanding of fabric construction and apparel product development.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills to liaise with buyers, suppliers and factories.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Creative, driven and high energy level.
• Good command of spoken and written English and Mandarin.
• Frequent travel.

Why Is This a Great Opportunity

Company is engaged in producing and selling knitted fabrics and dyed yarns across multiple global markets, covering fabric and yarn manufacturing, garment production and trading, and related subcontracting services.