National Sales Manager (Wholesale apparel)

80Twenty; New York (NY); Remote; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier company specializing in print-on-demand is seeking a Sales Manager to drive growth in a rapidly expanding market. This role involves acquiring new business, developing key relationships, and achieving sales targets, offering excellent potential for financial rewards. Both remote and office-based options available.

Benefits

Health, vision, and dental benefits after 90 days

7 days vacation in the first year

Sick time

Six paid holidays per year

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in apparel, strong network among major retailers.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills are crucial.
• Must travel nationally and internationally as required.

Responsibilities

• Closing new business and prospecting for accounts through various methods.
• Develop relationships with key retailers and brands.
• Achieve sales targets and collaborate with teams on strategies.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

80Twenty is a boutique recruitment agency that connects high-growth companies with exceptional candidates.

Our client is a premier company specializing in print-on-demand and screen printing. They are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Sales Manager to join their fast-paced business. With a long history in Direct to Garment Print (DTG) and as a producer in the POD fulfillment industry, they are at the forefront of a rapidly growing market with excellent earning potential for the right candidate. They entered the direct-to-retail market servicing specialty stores in 2023 and are ready to expanding into mid-tier and mass markets.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in sales, with a strong network of contacts among major retailers and brands. The Sales Manager will acquire new business, launch new programs, and provide great experience to customers, prospects, and team members.

Location: Remote or office-based position with global headquarters located in San Jose, California.

Key Responsibilities:

• Closing new business
• Prospecting for new accounts through various methods such as internet research, participating in trade shows, social media, and cold calls
• Evaluate new prospects to ensure alignment with company growth strategies and operational capabilities
• Manage prospecting and selling processes through understanding customer needs at multiple tiers of distribution. Studies the market in depth
• Proficiency to create sales presentations focused on individual customer needs and business opportunities
• Develop and maintain relationships with key retailers and brands
• Collaborate with creative and licensing teams to develop go-to-market sales strategies and promotions
• Achieve sales targets and goals
• Attend and present at weekly meetings with Sales Leadership, providing regular reports on progress

Qualifications

• Strong network of contacts among major retailers and brands
• Proven sales experience in apparel
• Excellent written, negotiation, presentation, and verbal communication skills.
• Creative, flexible, and innovative collaborator.
• Strong analytical, project management, mathematics, problem-solving, and organizational skills. Strong negotiation and closing skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and results-driven
• Excellent strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Must be able to travel nationally and internationally as necessary
• Advanced proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other appropriate software.

Compensation and Benefits

• $100K - $120k annually, depending on experience plus variable compensation based on sales.
• Health, vision, and dental benefits (after 90 days of employment)
• 7 days vacation the first year
• Sick time
• Six paid holidays per year