Sales Manager

Sales Leadership – Wholesale & Field Sales – Hayward, CA Our client is a growing apparel and branded consumer goods company seeking a hands‑on sales leader to support and strengthen its independent sales network. This is a highly analytical, field‑facing role for someone who understands that successful sales leadership goes beyond managing relationships—it requires knowing the product, understanding the numbers, and translating insights into action. This individual will work closely with an established network of independent sales representatives and key retail accounts, helping drive execution, improve sell‑through, and identify opportunities for growth. Over time, this person will become a key field‑facing leader within the organization. What You'll Do Manage and support an independent 1099 sales representative network through hands‑on execution and strategic support Analyze sales performance at both the rep and account level , identifying why business is up or down and determining specific actions to improve results Partner with reps to understand what is selling, what isn't, and where opportunities exist across accounts, products, regions, SKUs, and colors Help reps prioritize accounts, appointments, and time toward the highest-value opportunities Support larger and strategic retail accounts through direct involvement and field‑level execution Equip independent reps with the product knowledge, sales insights, and information they need to drive stronger sell‑through Hold reps accountable to execution while building strong, productive partnerships Serve as a hands‑on extension of sales leadership in the field, with the opportunity to grow into the organization's primary field‑facing sales leader What We're Looking For Approximately 3–7 years of experience in sales analysis, sales operations, account management, or a related commercial role Experience within apparel, branded consumer goods, wholesale, or rep‑driven distribution is highly preferred Strong analytical capabilities and comfort working with sales reporting and performance data Ability to look beyond topline numbers and understand the account‑level drivers behind sales performance Strong product and commercial instincts—able to recognize trends and understand what products are likely to sell to different audiences and markets Comfortable working in the field and traveling regularly to visit retailers and accounts Ability to turn data and observations into clear, actionable recommendations Highlights: STRONG Base salary (depending on experience) + BONUS Clear promotional path & long term growth opportunity! Great company, great reputation, great products, and strong tenure Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits package #J-18808-Ljbffr Pursuit