Wholesale Account Manager

Position Summary Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid Company: Hype and Vice Competitive salary + performance-based bonus About Hype and Vice Hype and Vice is a women-founded sports apparel brand creating fashion-forward apparel for female fans. We partner with 350+ collegiate and professional sports teams across the NCAA, NBA, MLS, NHL, and WNBA and are sold through major retailers, campus bookstores, sporting goods stores, team stores and arenas, specialty boutiques, and our direct-to-consumer channels. Position Overview The Wholesale Account Manager will be responsible for growing Hype and Vice's boutique and specialty retail business, developing new accounts, and growing relationships with existing customers. This is a highly relationship-driven and sales-focused role. You will represent Hype and Vice at trade shows and market appointments, introduce the brand to new retailers, build relationships with buyers, and identify opportunities to grow our presence within existing accounts. The ideal candidate loves sales, enjoys meeting customers in person, is highly relationship-oriented, and is excited about building a growing wholesale channel. Responsibilities Own and drive the growth of Hype and Vice's boutique and specialty retail business Develop new wholesale relationships with boutiques and specialty retailers across the country Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing accounts Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the boutique channel Drive year-over-year revenue growth across assigned accounts Attend and represent Hype and Vice at trade shows, markets, and industry events Conduct market appointments and present seasonal collections to prospective and existing buyers Consistently follow up with leads generated through trade shows, referrals, inbound inquiries, and market outreach Grow existing accounts through reorders, expanded assortments, additional doors, and new product opportunities Develop a strong understanding of each customer's business and identify opportunities to increase sales Maintain consistent communication with buyers throughout the selling season Build a strong network of boutique and specialty retail buyers Track account performance, sales opportunities, reorders, and pipeline activity Develop account-level sales plans and revenue targets Partner closely with internal sales, planning, operations, production, design, and customer service teams Ensure customers receive an exceptional level of service from initial outreach through order delivery Stay informed on retail, fashion, sports, and wholesale trends to identify new opportunities for the business Qualifications 5+ years of experience in wholesale sales, account management, apparel, fashion, sports, or consumer goods Experience selling to boutiques, specialty retailers, or independent stores strongly preferred Proven ability to develop relationships and grow wholesale accounts Strong sales instincts and a genuine passion for business development Comfortable prospecting, networking, and establishing new customer relationships Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills Comfortable presenting collections and selling directly to retail buyers Willing and excited to travel for trade shows, markets, and customer meetings Highly organized with strong follow-through and attention to detail Proactive, resourceful, and solutions-oriented Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment Experience in apparel, fashion, sports, or licensed products is a plus Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and general business systems What We're Looking For We're looking for someone who is driven, outgoing, relationship-focused, and motivated by growth . The ideal candidate loves building relationships and turning those relationships into long-term business. You should be comfortable walking a trade show floor, meeting new buyers, following up consistently, opening new accounts, and then developing those accounts over time. This is not simply an account maintenance role. We are looking for someone who wants to build and grow a meaningful wholesale channel and take ownership of its success. Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary + performance-based bonus Hybrid work environment Medical, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan Employee discounts and company perks Travel to trade shows, markets, and customer meetings Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding company Direct exposure to company leadership and retail partners Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and collaborative team environment #J-18808-Ljbffr