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Sales Associate - Contemporary Apparel

Posted 4 days ago

fourth floorJersey City (NJ)

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About the role

Our client is seeking a motivated wholesale professional to grow our contemporary apparel business across department stores, leading e-commerce retailers, and off-price channels. The ideal candidate has established buyer relationships, experience with contemporary retailers such as REVOLVE and Shopbop, and a strong understanding of the off-price market. This person will represent a portfolio of contemporary brands, drive seasonal and in-season sales, develop new accounts, and strengthen existing partnerships.
Key Responsibilities: Account Management & SalesManage wholesale accounts and maintain strong buyer relationships. Drive seasonal and in-season sales across department stores, e-commerce, and off-price channels. Coordinate buyer appointments and present collections with a strong commercial focus. Conduct consistent buyer outreach and follow-up to secure orders and grow account volume. Share available inventory and identify opportunities to expand assortments.
Sales & Business Development: Leverage existing industry relationships to open new accounts and expand distribution. Partner with the Head of Sales to execute account strategies and achieve sales goals. Identify retail partners aligned with each brand’s positioning and build excitement around new and growing brands.
Business Analysis & Order Management: Prepare and analyze weekly selling reports, inventory levels, and account performance. Use sales data and buyer feedback to identify opportunities and inform assortment decisions. Review purchase orders for accuracy and maintain updated sales charts, account records, and product information. Manage samples and communicate order or product updates to relevant teams.
Showroom & Cross-Functional Support: Prepare the showroom and collections for seasonal markets and buyer appointments. Lead post-market follow-up to convert buyer interest into orders. Collaborate with sales, merchandising, production, and design teams to communicate buyer feedback and support business growth.
Qualifications: 5+ years of wholesale apparel sales experience, preferably in contemporary women’s apparel. Established buyer relationships with department stores and contemporary retailers such as REVOLVE, Shopbop, or comparable accounts. Experience selling to and managing off-price accounts. Proven ability to open new accounts, grow existing business, and achieve sales goals. Strong collection presentation, market, and account management experience. Analytical skills and the ability to interpret selling reports and identify opportunities. Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Proactive, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

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