NATIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Marion Parke is seeking a performance-driven National Sales Representative to develop our brands presence across the United States.

Position Overview

As a National Sales Representative, you will play a key role in expanding our brand presence across the US. You will be responsible for identifying and opening new specialty stores, achieving sales goals and sharing our unique brand story, product and messaging to prospective retailers. Travel is a key responsibility in this role. We're looking for someone who thrives on being on the road and who prides themselves on relationship building with both new and existing customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and target perspective specialty stores in white-space regions across the US to expand our brand's distribution and exposure.
• Establish topline sales goals and connect monthly with internal sales team to track progress.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing store owners, buyers and managers to secure long-term partnerships and increase brand visibility.
• Answer questions, conduct product presentations and training sessions for store staff to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Meet stores where they are. Connect in person, virtually and via trade shows. Implement creative and innovative ways to target new stores and / or secure additional business with existing stores.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and consumer preferences to provide valuable insights to the internal sales and marketing teams.
• Provide excellent customer service by promptly addressing inquiries, concerns, and requests from retail partners within 24hrs.
• Track orders from inception to completion, ensuring we get ahead of any challenges and risks to the business.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years fashion-retail experience.
• Strategic thinker with enthusiasm for sales and in-person engagement. Experience in footwear is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Committed to extensive travel. Comfortable traveling and carrying samples, catalogs and other sales-related materials.
• A valid US driver’s license is required.
• Self-motivated and goal-oriented with the ability to manage day-to-day business needs on their own but work cross functionally when needed.
• Knowledge of the US specialty store luxury retail market and existing relationships with specialty stores. Experience with JOOR is a plus.

Compensation

• Base salary range of $55,000–$65,000, depending on experience.
• Commission and bonus opportunities based on sales performance.
• Fully covered travel expenses.
• Health insurance.
• Employee shoe allowance.