Sales Director - Apparel - New York

Scale Up Search; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel and lifestyle brand group seeks a New Business Sales Director to foster growth with Target. This strategically important role requires deep sales expertise, excellent relationship management, and the ability to drive revenue through innovative business solutions.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years in apparel or consumer goods sales focused on Target.
• Proven record winning new business with Target.
• Deep understanding of Target's vendor expectations.

Responsibilities

• Own the Target relationship, including outreach, pitch, and execution.
• Lead new business development for Target's programs.
• Deliver account-level financial targets including revenue growth.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Direct message the job poster from Scale Up Search

Global Recruiter - Fashion, Apparel & Footwear | I Help Build Brands & Retail Teams | Commercial & Technical Roles

A leading apparel and lifestyle brand group is seeking a high-impact New Business Sales Director to lead strategic growth with Target.

This is a pivotal role for a commercially driven sales leader with deep experience managing, growing, and winning business with Target.

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing the Target account from the ground up or expanding an existing footprint, owning the pitch process, relationship management, and long-term strategic planning.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the trajectory of one of the business’s most high-potential retail partnerships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Target Account Leadership: Own the Target relationship, from initial outreach and pitch strategy to seasonal planning and execution. Serve as the primary point of contact and internal advocate for the account.
• New Business Development: Lead the pursuit and conversion of new programs and product categories within Target. Build compelling business cases, identify white space, and align brand capabilities to retailer needs.
• Sales Planning: Deliver account-level financial targets, including revenue growth, margin, and profitability. Own forecasting, pricing strategy, and promotional planning.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with design, merchandising, planning, and sourcing to align internal capabilities with Target’s merchandising and operational frameworks.
• Strategic Relationship Building: Cultivate strong partnerships with key decision-makers at Target, building trust, alignment, and long-term growth potential.

Qualifications:

• 8–10+ years of experience in apparel, accessories, or consumer goods sales, with a specific focus on Target.
• Must have directly managed the Target account experience winning new business with Target is highly advantageous.
• Deep understanding of Target’s vendor expectations, operational structure, and merchandising strategy.
• Proven ability to develop and execute account-specific strategies that deliver meaningful growth.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with strong commercial instincts and attention to operational detail.
• Self-starter, comfortable navigating ambiguity and operating in high-growth environments.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail, and Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Scale Up Search by 2x

Inferred from the description for this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Pension plan

Get notified about new Sales Director jobs in New York, United States.

Woodbury, NY $120,000.00-$140,000.00 3 weeks ago

Global Account Director, CPG, Global Accounts

Elmsford, NY $110,000.00-$130,000.00 1 day ago

New York, United States $100,000.00-$130,000.00 1 week ago

New York, NY $232,000.00-$354,000.00 1 week ago

Senior Director Sales - Denim - New York

New York, NY $140,000.00-$160,000.00 1 week ago

New York, United States $150,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week ago

New York, United States $320,000.00-$360,000.00 5 days ago

New York, NY $170,000.00-$270,000.00 1 week ago

New York, United States $180,900.00-$315,500.00 1 week ago

Valley Cottage, NY $150,000.00-$175,000.00 2 weeks ago

New York, NY $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 week ago

Director of Sales And Business Development

New York, NY $225,000.00-$255,000.00 6 hours ago

Mid Market Account Director, Talent Solutions

New York, NY $125,000.00-$180,000.00 2 weeks ago

New York, United States $150,000.00-$180,000.00 3 weeks ago

New York, NY $125,000.00-$150,000.00 11 months ago

Director of Sales And Business Development

New York, United States $175,000.00-$225,000.00 1 month ago

New Hyde Park, NY $150,000.00-$200,000.00 1 day ago

New York, NY $350,000.00-$950,000.00 1 week ago

New York, NY $150,000.00-$175,000.00 3 months ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.