The Sales Director will lead and manage all sales activities for the Promotional Products & Apparel division, driving revenue growth, expanding market share, and ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
Requirements
- 5+ years of sales leadership experience in promotional products, branded merchandise, or corporate apparel.
- Demonstrated success in meeting and exceeding million-dollar sales goals.
- Strong knowledge of apparel decoration methods (screen print, embroidery, heat transfer, dye sublimation, etc.).
- Established network of industry contacts and supplier relationships.
- Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and sales reporting tools.
- Familiarity with print services to leverage cross-selling opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies to achieve or exceed revenue and margin goals that aligns with company objectives.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities within target markets.
- Lead the development of strategic client relationships and long-term partnerships.
- Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through closing for key accounts.
- Oversee responses to RFPs and coordinate presentations for large-scale opportunities.
- Maintain a strong pipeline and accurate sales forecasts.
- Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships with key accounts, ensuring repeat business and customer loyalty.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred).
- Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to travel (10-20%)
- Results-driven with strong strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent leadership and team-building skills.
