Southern Marsh Collection ยท 1 month ago
National Sales Director - Wholesale
Southern Marsh Collection is a rapidly growing lifestyle apparel company that designs and markets premium apparel and accessories. They are seeking a Sales Director to provide leadership for their wholesale distribution channel, focusing on developing sales strategies and managing team performance.
Responsibilities
Create and implement effective sales strategies to meet corporate sales objectives
Lead, coach, and develop direct sales personnel nationwide
Recruit, onboard, train, and retain high-performing sales team members, including 1099 territory representatives
Monitor sales performance, provide feedback, and take corrective action when necessary
Manage sales budgets, compensation programs, and incentives
Conduct territory visits, performance appraisals, and team observations
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual sales forecasts and ensure targets are met or exceeded
Partner with Regional Territory Managers to develop and manage key customer relationships
Collaborate with HR, Finance, Customer Service, and other departments to address business needs
Maintain competitive knowledge and adjust sales strategies accordingly
Identify fashion trends to refine sales tactics and strategies
Plan and attend market and trade show schedules as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience managing a direct sales force
Proven success in recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performance sales teams
Strong track record of meeting and exceeding sales targets
Excellent business analysis, judgment, and decision-making skills
Exceptional negotiation and communication skills (oral and written)
Ability to build strong internal and external relationships, including managing key accounts
Skilled in strategy development, project management, problem solving, and change management
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Dropbox, and CRM tools
Ability to travel approximately 50% or more
Benefits
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance