Sales Manager - Trims

Reach International Consulting; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced professional in the apparel trims industry for a business development role based in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years in business development, extensive networks with key fashion labels, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include conducting market analyses, developing sales strategies, and managing client relationships. This full-time position requires regular onsite work and offers the opportunity to shape strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience in the apparel trims or accessories industry.
• Extensive networks with senior stakeholders and purchasing departments of major fashion labels.
• Ability to understand and stay current with apparel industry trends.
• Strong logical thinking in marketing, with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market, customer, and competitor analysis.
• Execute strategies for expanding sales channels targeting brand clients.
• Initiate contact with clients and secure brand nomination.
• Build and maintain customer development profiles.
• Set sales growth targets and strategies for brand clients.

Skills

Business development experience

Extensive networks with stakeholders

Understanding of industry trends

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Job description

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Please note this role requires regular onsite works in Portland.

We are currently seeking an experienced professional from the Trims industry based in, or be willing to relocate to Portland, Oregon. The role would suit someone who possesses a proven track record in handling key accounts and customers within the apparel trims and materials industry.

Job Responsibilities

1. Market & Strategy: Conduct market, customer, and competitor analysis to assist in formulating the company’s annual strategic goals.
2. Channel Development: Execute strategies for expanding sales channels specifically targeting brand clients.
3. Client Engagement & Nomination: Initiate contact with clients, understand the standards and requirements of brand clients, and work to secure brand nomination or preferred supplier status.
4. Client Information Management: Build and maintain customer development profiles and a client database; ensure a deep understanding of client needs.
5. Sales Growth & Client Management: Set sales growth targets and strategies for brand clients for upcoming periods; conduct regular client visits and communication to effectively manage relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience in the apparel trims or accessories industry.
• Possessing extensive networks with senior stakeholders and purchasing departments of major fashion labels.
• Ability to understand and stay current with apparel industry trends.
• Strong logical thinking in marketing, with excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Business Development