Brand Specialist

Role Description

This is a remote role with home office based in one of the cities below. We are looking for someone with a love for travel and passion for apparel who enjoys presenting to customers. This role will mostly involve 40% travel within the territory, which is largely to nearby states:

• Chicago, IL
• Grand Rapids, MI
• Minneapolis, MN
• Charlotte, NC
• Washington DC
• Baltimore, MD
• Richmond, VA
• Nashville, TN

Raise brand and product awareness of Gildan’s suite of products by promoting the Gildan Advantage (quality, value, availability and CSR) to distributor sales reps and their customer base. Responsibilities include:

• Provide recommendations and guidance to Gildan’s management group based on analysis of market related to distributors, competitors, and general industry.
• Train Gildan’s distributor sales teams and their top customers on the Gildan Advantage (quality, value, availability and CSR).
• Prepare content for customer-facing events and training sessions.
• Develop strong relationships with the distributor sales teams and their respective key customers.
• Represent Gildan at events such as trade shows, open houses, sales meetings, virtual meetings and supplier panels to attract potential customers.
• Implement corporate and distributor Gildan brand marketing campaigns.
• Act as a liaison between the Gildan KAE, distributor sales teams and Gildan marketing.
• Research and analyse information and market intelligence regarding our position as it relates to distributors, competitors and the industry in general through end-user calls.
• Analyse brand strengths, target market, and target customers to offer guidance on progress forward.

Qualifications

• University Degree
• 5-7 years of experience in apparel buying, apparel merchandising & design, or apparel sales with corporate retail or printwear experience preferred.

Benefits

• Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential.
• Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated.
• Work alongside a diverse group of colleagues from local to international.
• Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities.
• Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages.

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