Our fashion client is looking for a talented and experienced Sales Director to lead their sales department and drive profitable and sustainable sales growth. They are looking for a self-motivated professional with proven managerial experience and an outstanding track record in sales. The right candidate will be responsible for new Business development, generating new sales, forecasting, and meeting these annual sales targets.

Duties will include motivating the sales team, designing strategic sales plans, and assessing costs and competition. In addition to being an excellent communicator, the ideal candidate will also demonstrate exceptional negotiation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and coach current sales team members and hire, choose, train, and assign additional sales team members as required.
Lead and motivate staff to improve customer service with clients.
Design and implement strategic plans to reach sales targets.
Cultivate lasting relationships with customers to grow customer loyalty.
Develop and promote monthly, and quarterly sales objectives.
Draft detailed and accurate sales reports.
Work with customers to better understand their business needs and goals.
Assess costs, competition, and supply and demand to identify selling prices.
Estimate sales volume and profit for current and new products.
Maintain the positive reputation and ethics within the Sales Department by complying with all company policies and procedures.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business administration or a relevant field.
A minimum of 5 years experience in a similar role.
Proven ability to meet sales goals.
In-depth knowledge of marketing techniques and best practices.
Capacity to manage various projects and work to tight deadlines.
Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to travel