Place Showroom is seeking an experienced Specialty Sales Manager for our Los Angeles Showroom. The Specialty Sales Manager will be responsible for overseeing all major accounts on the West Coast. The Specialty Sales Manager will over see the Account Executives to ensure targets are being met. Duties include but are not limited to, overseeing the Sales Team, forecasting and planning, brand management, and territory development. The Specialty Sales Manager shall participate in all major trade shows and markets throughout the East Coast. The Sales Manager must have established relationships with accounts in the territory and should be knowledgeable about all distribution and market trends.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Excellent people skills
• The ability to excel in high-pressure and fast-paced situations
• Must have at least 5 years of wholesale sales experience, preferably in women's apparel/accessories
• Experience leading a sales team preferred
• Must have relationships in the industry with key west coast specialty accounts
• Ability to travel up to 50%
• Knowledge of current trends
• Professional office skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft programs
• Salary range $110-125K plus bonus opportunity, commensurate with experience

With showrooms in New York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Atlanta, Place is the brainchild of innovator and entrepreneur Leah Justman. Envisioning a showroom where emerging brands would be professionally nurtured and retailers would be professionally cared for; Place opened its doors in the heart of Los Angeles’ fashion district in 2005.

Our visibility at fashion trade shows from coast to coast keeps us at the forefront of industry trends. We’ve created an infamous identity at notorious trade shows like Magic and Coterie and have continued to please buyers from the most reputable major accounts. Our exquisite client-centric services keep us at the forefront of retailers’ minds.