Vice President Business Development and Sales

Regional Director Sales and Business Development for DTC Apparel.

Overview:

We are seeking a Vice President Sales and Business Development for a women's DTC fashion company focused on executive and professional women and quiet luxury. This is an exciting position to work with highly accomplished women clients, to grow the sales force, market to new clients and sell in our showroom. This includes direct to consumer through 4 channels of distribution: our 3 stores, e-commerce, better specialty stores and independent sales consultants who do trunk shows.

About Nina McLemore:

Nina McLemore designs and sells designer women’s apparel focused on executive women and “community professionals” who want high-quality clothes that have style and are appropriate for their lifestyle. Quality, vibrant colors, and great fit represent our brand. The collection is sold through three Nina McLemore stores, the internet, direct to women through independent sales consultants, and exclusive better specialty stores. All collections use fine European fabrics to create understated, elegant clothing.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible for business development for new clients, creating events, outreach to companies and organizations to build the brand, marketing, sales, and recruiting.
• Recruit and develop independent Sales Consultants in the region who may do trunk shows in our studio or in the tri-state area.
• Help run conference trunk shows where we sell the collection to conference attendees.
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company goals.
• Identify new business opportunities and markets for expansion.
• Manage key customer accounts and maintain strong relationships.
• Have Fun!!

Your Profile:

BA/BS Degree

• You are a self-starter with an entrepreneurial approach.
• Must have a large network of business/executive and well connected in your community.
• Background can include Business, Professional services Consulting Recruiting, non-profit management, Marketing and Sales.
• Fashion, apparel, retail, wholesale experience a plus.
• Must have a strong sense of style and like building relationships.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others to achieve sales goals.
• Strategic thinker with analytical capabilities to assess market data and make data-driven decisions.

**Skills required: Sales, Business Development, Relationship building, Prospecting, Research Marketing, MS Office, Excel, Organized, Event Planning