Sales Director – Apparel

Job Type

Full-time, Contract

Description
We are seeking a results-driven Sales Director to lead and grow our apparel business across mass retail, off-price, and department store channels. This role is responsible for managing key retail relationships, driving new business opportunities, and partnering cross-functionally to deliver commercially successful assortments.

The ideal candidate is a strategic seller with strong buyer relationships, deep apparel industry experience, and a proven ability to grow accounts through disciplined execution and data-driven decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing retail accounts while building long-term, trusted buyer relationships
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across mass retail, off-price, and department store channels
• Drive sales strategy, line presentations, and account-specific growth initiatives
• Analyze weekly and seasonal sales performance to identify trends and opportunities
• Lead market preparation, line reviews, and follow-up with retail partners
• Collaborate closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Production, and Planning teams
• Communicate customer needs and market insights to internal stakeholders

Requirements

• 7–10+ years of apparel sales experience, preferably within mass retail, off-price, or department store channels
• Established relationships with key apparel buyers
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong presentation, negotiation, and communication skills
• Highly organized, proactive, and solutions-oriented
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field preferred

Hybrid Work Schedule
4 days a week in the office, 1 day work from home
New York Pay Rate $75,000 - $300,000
We strive to hire and nurture amazing talent. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience, specialized skills, and internal alignment.
Company Overview
Golden Touch is a family owned and operated wholesale apparel manufacturer with a mission to deliver trend focused products for nearly 50 years. We produce private label brands for large mass market retailers across the globe specializing in children's, junior, missy and women's apparel.
Diversity Vision Statement
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination based on their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
This is an evergreen posting. We continuously seek experienced sales leaders to support current and future business needs.