Wholesale Sales Representative- Apparel & Accessories
The Hedgehog Company
Sales & Business Development
United States
Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Company Description
Dynamic, growing, portfolio company looking to add a Sales Person to develop new business within our Apparel and Accessory brands.
Current focus brands: Baboon to the Moon. The Reset. Felix Gray.
Role Description
This is a full-time remote position for a Wholesale Sales Representative- Apparel & Accessories. In this role, you will be responsible for developing new business within independent retailers, major accounts and marketplaces. Your day to day will be full of cold calls, email follow ups, zoom presentations and everything in between. As brands expand into wholesale market, some travel may be required to regional and national tradeshows. This is a salary + commission opportunity.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in apparel and/or accessory wholesale sales
- Proven ability to develop new business with both independent retailers and major accounts.
- Capacity to think strategically and creatively to develop new ideas and business opportunities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, experience with retail math, inventory management, and sales forecasting a plus
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a remote team, and strong organizational skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience