Duties include, but are not limited to,
- Develop and execute a regional strategic plan for growth and expansion for our contemporary business through existing and new distribution channels across specialty retailers
- Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor and develop a team through a sense of teamwork and collaboration
- Cultivate strong relationships with key specialty retailers
- Collaborate with cross functional partners across sales, merchandising, operations and finance
- Drive new business development initiatives
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- MUST have extensive experience in the wholesale apparel industry, with strong relationships in the women's contemporary market
- 5+ years experience leading a sales team
- Strong time management skills; motivated and takes initiative, works efficiently
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Exercises excellent judgment when decision making
- Display professionalism with individuals at all levels in and outside the organization
- Willingness to adapt to an expanding environment
- High degree of accuracy and organizational skills
- Technically savvy particularly with Excel. Knowledge of Showroom Exchange, Joor, NuOrder or similar
- Must to be able to travel up to 40% of the year
Top Skills
What We Do
With showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, Place is the brainchild of innovator and entrepreneur Leah Justman. Envisioning a showroom where emerging brands would be professionally nurtured and retailers would be professionally cared for; Place opened its doors in the heart of Los Angeles’ fashion district in 2005.
Now home to brands including ASTR, Bec & Bridge, Magali Pascal, En Saison and more; our showroom’s business has always been to make your business a success. Whether you’re looking to introduce your inventive new line to buyers, or you’re looking to be the first on the block to carry the trends of tomorrow; you’ll find your place, in ours.
Our visibility at fashion trade shows from coast to coast keeps us at the forefront of industry trends. We’ve created an infamous identity at trade shows like Project, and Coterie and have continued to please buyers from the most reputable major accounts. Our exquisite client-centric services keep us at the forefront of retailers’ minds.
Place offers careers highlighting the most desired positions in the fashion industry. With departments in sales, communications, and operations, we cover all aspects of the industry. With our coveted brands and high volume accounts, we offer growth and many opportunities within the company. Place is always looking for the perfect candidates to join our strong and committed team.
So, take a look around for now and we’ll look forward to meeting you at our Place very soon.
www.placeshowroom.com
