Associate Salesperson – Resort and Destination Apparel

About the Position

We are seeking a motivated, knowledgeable, and business-minded Associate Salesperson to join NJ team and play an important role in growing and scaling our Resort apparel brand nationwide.

This position will report directly to the Brand Director and work closely to develop and grow our business with retailers across the country. The ideal candidate will have experience and knowledge within the fashion industry and understand the wholesale and retail landscape.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to take an active role in building a business, developing retailer relationships, supporting national sales initiatives, and identifying new opportunities for growth.

Our product categories, graphic t-shirts, sweatshirts and pants, headwear, accessories.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with Brand director, to execute the company's Resort Brand sales and growth strategy.
• Support the in developing and expanding relationships with retailers and customers across the United States.
• Assist with managing existing retail accounts while identifying opportunities to increase sales and distribution.
• Help develop new business with retailers, specialty stores, department stores, mass merchants, e-commerce companies, and other relevant channels.
• Participate in market appointments, customer presentations, trade shows, and sales meetings.
• Present products and collections to buyers and retail customers in a professional and compelling manner.
• Build a strong understanding of customer needs, product assortment, pricing, competitive activity, and market trends.
• Research and identify potential new retail customers and sales opportunities.
• Follow up on sales leads, samples, presentations, quotes, and customer requests.
• Maintain consistent communication with customers and help move opportunities from initial presentation through order placement.
• Work with the brand director and internal teams to identify opportunities for new products, new categories, expanded distribution, and increased sales.
• Gather customer and marketplace feedback and communicate insights to the product team.
• Stay informed on current trends in fashion, apparel decoration, textiles, and retail.
• Help develop strategies to increase the visibility and growth of the Resort brand business.
• Maintain organized records of customer activity, opportunities, and sales initiatives.
• Take on increasing responsibility as the Resort brand business continues to grow.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who combines industry knowledge, sales ability, initiative, and an entrepreneurial mindset.

• Commercially minded, with an understanding of what drives retail sales and customer relationships.
• Excited by the opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and contribute directly to the growth of the business.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous experience in sales, account management, business development, or customer service within fashion, consumer goods, resort or hospitality.
• Experience working with retailers, buyers, distributors, or wholesale customers.
• Existing relationships within the apparel and resort business a plus.
• Experience working in a showroom, wholesale environment, manufacturer, or consumer products company is preferred.

Opportunity for Growth

This role is designed for someone who wants to be more than a traditional salesperson. The Associate Salesperson will have the opportunity to learn all aspects of growing a national destination and resort business—from retailer relationships and sales strategy to product development, market trends, and business expansion.

The right candidate will have the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility as the business grows and become an important contributor to the national expansion of our Apparel and Corporate initiatives