Travel-Ready Regional Apparel Sales Executive

Southern Shirt; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement with employer matching

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

Performance Bonus Opportunities

Generous Employee Discounts on SSCO

Job summary

Southern Shirt is seeking an accomplished Sales Executive to drive revenue across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. You should reside near Birmingham for travel access, and will travel regularly to visit retailers, showrooms, and trade shows.

You will build relationships, expand market presence, and meet or exceed sales targets while collaborating with marketing and product teams to align offerings with market needs. Experience in apparel sales is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; business, marketing, fashion merchandising or related field preferred.
• 5–7 years in retail or wholesale sales or account management with a proven track record of meeting/exceeding targets.
• Experience in apparel industry or related field highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase revenue in assigned territories.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities through prospecting and cold calling.
• Manage portfolio of accounts, including orders, inquiries, and sales forecasting.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and ensure satisfaction and long-term partnerships.
• Attend trade shows and visit showroom locations to promote SSCO apparel and growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Negotiation

CRM software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Salesforce CRM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Southern Shirt is seeking an accomplished Sales Executive to drive revenue across the Florida Panhandle, Alabama, Tennessee, Kentucky and Indiana. You should reside near Birmingham for travel access, and will travel regularly to visit retailers, showrooms, and trade shows.

You will build relationships, expand market presence, and meet or exceed sales targets while collaborating with marketing and product teams to align offerings with market needs. Experience in apparel sales is highly valued.