Director of Sales

Director of Sales
Location: Manhattan, New York

Global textile manufacturing company is looking for a Director of Sales to join their team. In this role, you will report directly to the company’s President. The ideal candidate will have previous experience working within the home textile market and have established relationships and connections within the industry. You will work to develop new accounts within the home textile industry and work with existing accounts. The company caters to high-end retailers, department stores, and mass markets. The ideal candidate will have experience working with all three tiers of customers in the textile industry. When not traveling, you will work onsite 4 days a week and 1-day remote. This is a unique opportunity for someone with experience in the home textile market to further their career and be mentored by the company’s President.

Requirements:

-7-10 years of experience in the bedding industry

-Basic technical textile knowledge is required- you will be working closely with product development

-Prior experience working to determine pricing requirements for products

-Prior experience working with retailers and start-ups within the home and bedding categories is needed

-Must be able to work onsite in Manhattan, NY, four days a week

-Must be able to travel domestically up to 30% and complete approximately three trips a year internationally to visit suppliers and manufacturers