Sales Executive - AL, TN, KY, IN

We are on the hunt for an experienced Sales Executives to help us grow and build lasting relationships with new and existing retail accounts. In this role, you will be tasked with expanding our retail customer base in your territory, driving sales, and ensuring the satisfaction of our retail partners. This role demands a customer-centric strategic thinker, a strong communicator, and a person capable meeting (and exceeding!) sales targets.

You must love to travel and visit with your customers to build relationships and build your business. The amount of travel required is somewhat seasonal although regular travel is required year-round. We pay all travel expenses.

If you're ready to join our Sales Team, we want to hear from you!

• Manage sales agreements, and oversee account-specific promotions and sales initiatives.
• Meet with new and existing customers in SSCO showrooms, customer headquarters, and at trade shows to sell the SSCO apparel collection and discuss trends, marketing needs, and growth opportunities with accounts.
• Support customer accounts with the sell-through of product (merchandising assistance, in-store events, etc).
• Develop and strengthen new/existing customer relationships by visiting customer store locations regularly.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field.

• 5-7 years of experience in retail sales, wholesale sales, or account management. Experience in the apparel industry or a related field is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Experience developing, managing, and expanding new markets.
• Experience creating growth strategies, sales goals, and measuring sales KPIs.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication skills. Comfortable with public speaking and presenting to others.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly organized with the ability to work in a fast-paced, results oriented environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
• Tech-Savvy with experience working within Sales and CRM software.
• Ability to travel frequently for client meetings and industry events.