Director of Sales - Handbags

Our client, an established handbag and travel accessories brand, is seeking an experienced Director of Sales to join the growing team! This role will focus on Department Stores and lead that sector of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategies to grow department store sales, profitability, and distribution.
• Manage existing retail accounts and identify new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with key retail partners and lead seasonal presentations, negotiations, and business reviews.
• Drive growth across brick-and-mortar and e-commerce channels.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on assortment planning, forecasting, and product strategy.
• Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to improve account productivity and profitability.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience.
• Established relationships with department store buyers and premium retail accounts.
• Proven success growing existing accounts and securing new business.
• Strong understanding of merchandising, assortment planning, and retail economics.
• Experience managing brick-and-mortar and e-commerce accounts.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial approach with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Hybrid Office Schedule.

Salary: $100,000,-$170,000 base, commensurate with experience.

Please submit a resume for consideration!

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