Wholesale Partnership Manager

Job Title: Wholesale Partnership Manager  – Wholesale (Premium Denim)

Location: Hybrid (United States)

Territory: National

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are seeking a candidate who has spent five or more years working exclusively in the fashion industry within wholesale.

About Rudes Denim LLC

Rüdes Denim is more than a denim brand—it's a legacy. As the third generation of the iconic Rudes family, we carry forward a commitment to craftsmanship, confidence, and community. Rooted in our family's deep history in fashion, we set out to create premium denim that does more than fit—it empowers. Every pair is designed to make you feel confident and comfortable the moment you walk out the door, ready to take on the world.

Our denim is crafted in Los Angeles, the denim capital of the world, using premium Italian-sourced fabric. Each garment is designed, inspired, constructed, and meticulously washed by hand—an approach that ensures every piece contours and accentuates in all the right places. We believe true confidence comes from quality that you can feel, and style that moves with you.

But Rüdes Denim isn't just about great-fitting jeans. It's about building a community of individuals who support one another—people who appreciate craftsmanship, value authenticity, and believe that what you wear should reflect who you are. We're here to outfit that confidence, one pair at a time.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly connected, travel-ready Account Executive to join our team and drive wholesale expansion across the United States. While we have a strong existing foundation, our primary goal is aggressive growth within specialty stores (high-end boutiques and independents) that align with our premium price tier. This is a “boots on the ground” role requiring a candidate who thrives on in-person relationship building and has the established trust of key buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• Specialty Store Expansion: Leverage your existing, strong relationships to open new doors with top-tier specialty boutiques and independent retailers across the US that operate in the $230 denim price point.
• Outreach: Seek out new retail accounts and visit potential store locations.
• Travel & Field Presence: Maintain a rigorous travel schedule visiting stores in your territory to write orders, conduct trunk shows, train sales staff, and maintain visual merchandising standards. When traveling for key events and pop-ups, the CEO of the brand and the VP will join you on the road to help foster current relationships and bring the full weight of the company behind every meeting.
• Account Management: Serve as the face of the brand. Strengthen current accounts by providing exceptional customer service, sell-through strategies, and product knowledge training to ensure Rudes Denim is the top-selling premium denim line on the floor.This role reports to the Vice President of Rüdes Denim and submits weekly updates.
• Sales Strategy: Present seasonal collections (focusing on fit, fabric, and price point integrity) to buyers and owners.

Qualifications

• Proven Experience: Minimum 5 years of wholesale sales experience in premium denim or contemporary sportswear, specifically calling on specialty stores/boutiques.
• The Rolodex: You must have strong, verifiable relationships with buyers and owners at specialty stores that routinely sell denim at a $230 price point. You know who to call to get a meeting, and they trust your taste.
• Travel Agility: Willingness and ability to travel extensively (up to 50-75% of the time) to visit stores in person. This is not a remote/email-only position.
• Product Knowledge: Deep understanding of the premium denim market, including fit theory, fabrications (Italian denim), and how to articulate the value of a high-price-point garment.
• Self-Starter: Highly organized, autonomous, and hungry to build a brand.

Why Join Rudes Denim?

• High Price Point: Sell a product that holds its value ($230 retail), allowing for strong commission earnings.
• Established Reputation: You are representing a brand with a loyal following and a reputation for quality in the premium sector.
• Executive Support: You won’t be in the field alone. The CEO and VP actively travels to events and pop-ups alongside the sales team, providing high-level support to help deepen relationships and close key accounts.
• Autonomy: Freedom to manage your territory and schedule (travel-focused) with the support of a dedicated back office.
• Global Potential: Be part of a brand with a vision for international expansion.

Compensation

Compensation: We offer a competitive base salary based on experience. We reward those who open doors and write high-volume business. For candidates with existing international connections, compensation will reflect that added value.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing three specific specialty boutiques or retailer chains you currently have a direct relationship with that would be a fit for the Rudes Denim demographic. If you have international contacts in the UK or Europe, please highlight those as well.