Job Facts
Job Status: CLOSED
Job Title: National Sales Manager (Luxury Fashion)
Location: New York, NY
Industry: Luxury Fashion
Market: North America
Channel: Retail: independent bridal, prom and quinceanera stores
Skills: Management of Sales Reps
Reporting to: President
Direct Reports: 10
Traveling: 40%
Languages: English only
Salary Range: (USD) around $150k in base salary + bonus
Visa: No sponsorship possible. Must have a valid US work permit
Job ID: JO-2202-954
Tags
Remote work policy: Hybrid (local: 2-3 days/wk)
Job Seniority: Middle Management Level
Company size: Medium (50-1000 ppl)
Company Ownership: Private Equity backed
Industry(ies): Ready-To-Wear, Fashion & Apparel, Luxury Goods,
Function(s): Sales & Business Development (National),
Region(s): NORTH AMERICA, USA, New York City area
Job Description
Our Client
Our client is a luxury fashion brand, specialized in wedding dresses and bridal gowns. They have a large established network of stores, including about 30 shop in shops.
Objective
Manage a tell of 10 exclusive and experienced sales representatives across the country, managing a network of luxury bridal and prom stores.
The business is also done through a series of trade shows, whether national or regional, so availability to travel is going to be key.
Ideal profile
We need a strong sales executive used to managing sales reps and able to apply best practices for reporting and structuring such team.
Experience in the category is not required, but experience in managing high end independent stores is! The right candidate can come form other luxury goods category such as jewelry or leather goods for example.
A good sense of marketing is also useful for the role.
Requirements
- Proven track record in luxury sales
- Strong experience in managing, training and recruiting a sales rep team
- Strong experience in setting up reporting processes to manage a sales rep team
- Availability to travel to visit accounts and represent the company on trade shows
- Appreciated previous experience: Luxury Goods, Luxury Products, Watches, Jewelry, Bloomingdale’s, Chanel, Coach, Dior, Fendi, Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, Hermes, Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, L’Oreal, LVMH, Clarins, Estee Lauder
- Appreciated previous titles: Sales Manager, Sales Director, Director of Sales, Business Development Manager, Business Development Director