Sales Director
Core
Lead sales strategies and drive revenue for Polo and Lauren brands across North America, managing retailer relationships and operational needs for on-time shipments and forecasting. (via careerplan.io/jobs/78-000-10-37B-sales-director)
Role type
Senior Sales Director (Apparel)
Builds
Retail partnerships and sales volume for Polo and Lauren brands
Domain
Apparel retail (Intimates, Sleepwear, Denim)
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Wholesale sales strategy, retailer relationship management, financial planning, new business development, team leadership, inventory forecasting, market analysis
Preferred skills
Sleepwear and intimates experience, women's apparel experience, retail math skills
Technologies
MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
Responsibilities
Develop and execute sales strategies across intimates & sleepwear; Lead partnerships with key retailers (Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue); Prepare financial plans for key retailers; Drive new business development; Manage team of agents and reps; Forecast seasonal style investment; Monitor replenishment performance and inventory levels; Track bookings and shipments; Provide input to brand management on product opportunities; Maintain advanced understanding of the marketplace through retail visits and surveys
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership