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Director of Sales and Product Development - Apparel

Contract Type: Full Time
Location: New York
Salary: Highly Competitive Salary + Plus Bonus, Holiday, Healthcare
REF: 4670_1711464987
Contact Email: georgia@trprecruitment.com

Job Description

A fabulous opportunity has arisen for my client, a global, design-led apparel manufacturer and supply chain manager with Headquarters in Hong Kong, & offices in the UK, Bangladesh, China, India & Sri Lanka. My clients expertise lies across all product categories from essentials to fashion in Menswear, Ladieswear and Childrenswear supplying major large retail chains worldwide. They are now seeking a dynamic, experienced Director of Sales to spearhead their USA business with existing retailers. to be based in New York you must have contacts with major Retailers/ Brands in the US market across Men's, Ladies & Children's wear departments experience of working with Bangladesh, India & Vietnam sourcing is preferential.

This is a unique opportunity for an individual who can work autonomously, take full responsibility and be part of a fantastic organization to further your career.

Main Duties and responsibilities will include

  • To service and grow existing accounts in the USA with mid-market brands and retailers.

  • You should be able to put together a range, that is on-trend and showcases the companies'. capabilities - a collection to present to prospective new accounts.

  • Identifying new product opportunities as they emerge in the market.

  • Work closely with the overseas far east design team to ensure the collection is relevant for customer needs.

  • Continuous liaison with sourcing offices based in Bangladesh & India

Person Specification

  • Proven track record within a similar role working with large retailers/ brands in the US landscape.

  • Good customer relationships to be able to leverage the same for my client.

  • Able to assess the cost of a garment and be aware of Retail prices working backward to FOB prices.

  • Provide Intel on US landscape, work closely with offshore design teams to help prepare collections for target customers.

  • Experience of working with Bangladesh, India & Vietnam sourcing is preferential.

  • Well-rounded product knowledge across Wovens, Jersey & Knitwear