Sales Manager, Women's Apparel

Job Type: Full Time

Business

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

Location:

Vancouver, BC

A leading international distributor of clothing, based in Vancouver, is looking for a Sales Manager to lead a selection of brands. We bring premium brands to retailers across Canada and the United States, and we're growing.

This is a sales-driven role. You own the women's line end to end. You report to the Managing Director and work closely with a Brand Assistant who supports the day-to-day administration of the line. You work to a seasonal market calendar and manage multiple selling seasons  want someone who sells at a high level and lifts the team while doing it.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail buyers and key accounts
• Represent the brand at trade shows across Canada and the US
• Sell directly to accounts and support reps in closing business
• Coach and motivate the sales rep team with a positive, hands-on approach
• Identify and pursue new customer opportunities
• Own the seasonal sales plan and hit booking targets

• Partner with the Brand Assistant, who handles the day-to-day administration (samples, order entry, and system data)
• Oversee the seasonal line sheets so reps and buyers can order without delays
• Own order flow and forecasting, from new customers and reorders to in-season buys
• Manage vendor relationships with overseas suppliers on product, timing, and pricing
• Keep sales reporting on track with current scorecards and booking numbers

• 3+ years of fashion sales experience, ideally women's apparel, with trade show and key account experience
• Strong track record building customer relationships and growing accounts
• Confident and effective in front of buyers at trade shows
• Positive, proactive, and able to bring energy to a rep team
• Comfortable with the administrative side of brand management, including ERP and B2B platforms
• Tech-savvy. Proficient in MS Office and Google Workspace. Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat an asset.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Able to work independently, prioritize, and manage a high volume of deadlines
• Able to travel within Canada and the US for trade shows and customer visits. A valid passport and the ability to cross the US border are required.
• Some travel and weekend trade shows required

• Wage Range: $50,000-$80,000
• Extended health and dental
• Staff discount on our brands
• Clothing Allowance
• A growing company with new lines and room to build something

Send your resume and a short cover letter telling us why you are the right fit.