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Job description
Our client is a well-established global apparel manufacturer specializing in quality private label sportswear, casualwear, and workwear for men and women . With a strong international sourcing network and multiple company-owned factories located in duty-free countries, the organization offers retail partners exceptional speed-to-market, competitive costing, and diversified production capabilities. The company is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Director to lead the continued growth of its private label business across major department stores, specialty retailers, and digital commerce accounts. This executive will play a critical role in identifying new business opportunities, expanding existing partnerships, and collaborating cross-functionally to deliver innovative product solutions that meet customers' merchandising and financial goals. This is an outstanding opportunity for a relationship-oriented sales leader with deep apparel industry experience and a proven track record of growing private label programs with major national retailers.
The salary range for this NY-based hybrid role is $150,000 - $160,000 plus bonus.
Responsibilities
Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy to drive revenue growth, profitability, and long-term account expansion within the private label apparel business.
Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with key retailers including department stores, specialty stores, off-price retailers, and e-commerce channels.
Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities with major accounts such as Kohl's, Macy's, Nordstrom, Target, Dillards, Academy Sports, Tractor Supply, and other regional and national retailers.
Present seasonal product concepts, sourcing capabilities, and strategic business solutions to retail buyers, merchants, and sourcing teams.
Partner closely with design, merchandising, product development, sourcing, and overseas production teams to ensure successful execution from concept through delivery.
Lead account negotiations including pricing, costing, margins, delivery calendars, and program expansion opportunities.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, consumer preferences, and retail performance to identify new growth opportunities.
Analyze sales performance, forecasts, KPIs, and business trends, providing regular updates and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.
Manage the product development process for key accounts, including line reviews, sample tracking, costing, and ongoing communication with overseas factories and merchandising teams.
Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, customer meetings, and business development activities.
Qualifications
5+ years of successful sales experience within private label apparel manufacturing, preferably across sportswear, casualwear, workwear, or related categories.
Strong understanding of apparel sourcing, costing, product development, overseas manufacturing, and supply chain processes.
Existing relationships with key retail accounts including department stores, specialty retailers, value channels, and e-commerce partners.
Demonstrated success opening new accounts, developing strategic partnerships, and growing annual sales volume.
Experience managing programs from initial concept and development through production and delivery.
Knowledge of men's and women's apparel markets, including better, moderate, casual, active, and workwear classifications.
Excellent negotiation, presentation, analytical, forecasting, and business planning skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts, deadlines, and cross-functional initiatives simultaneously.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment where a hands-on approach and sense of urgency are highly valued.
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed for customer meetings, factory visits, and trade events.
Experience working with retailers such as Kohl's, Macy's, Dillards, Nordstrom, Target, Academy Sports, Tractor Supply, or similar national accounts.
Knowledge of duty-free sourcing programs and international manufacturing advantages.
Background selling private label sportswear, workwear, uniforms, outdoor apparel, or lifestyle collections.
Experience partnering with retailers on exclusive programs and vertically sourced product initiatives.
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Worksite address
new york, NY, 10261, US
Who can apply
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