Sr Sales Director, Footwear (Dept Store, Family Channel & Off-Price)

American Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brands—including footwear, home, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, and beauty—American Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.

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Sr Sales Director –
Footwear
We are looking for an experienced
Sr Sales Director, Footwear to join a growing division. This role will support a newly acquired Lifestyle footwear brand spanning
Men’s, Women’s, and Kids’ footwear (lifestyle, dress, and athletic). This is an exciting opportunity to help build and grow a dynamic footwear business within a well-established company. The
Sr Sales Director will be responsible for driving sales growth across key retail channels, developing strong retailer relationships, and identifying new business opportunities.

You will partner closely with Design and Merchandising while collaborating cross-functionally with Production, Operations, and other teams across the company.

Drive and expand sales through off-price, family channel, department store, specialty, and other key retail channels
Manage and grow existing retail accounts while identifying and securing new business opportunities
Leverage industry relationships and market knowledge to develop new accounts and expand distribution
Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers, merchants, and key retail partners
Partner closely with Design and Merchandising to develop product assortments that align with retailer needs and market trends
Collaborate with brand partners and licensors and leverage broader brand marketing initiatives
Develop and deliver compelling sales presentations and seasonal product presentations to retail customers
Monitor sales performance and sell-through by account and product, identifying opportunities for replenishment and increased sales
Research and analyze target retailers, competitive activity, market trends, and customer needs to support sales strategies
Partner with Shipping and Operations to monitor delivery dates and proactively resolve potential discrepancies or issues
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, account plans, and business projections
Attend market appointments, trade shows, and customer meetings as needed
Minimum of 10 years of sales experience in footwear, or a closely related consumer product category
Established relationships with off-price, department store, and family channel retailers
Strong understanding of the athletic footwear marketplace, retail landscape, and consumer trends
Proven track record of growing sales, developing new accounts, and expanding existing business
Strong collaboration skills and experience working cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Production, and Operations
Ability to maintain composure and provide exceptional customer service in demanding situations
Willingness to travel for customer meetings, market appointments, and trade shows
Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
~401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
~ Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
~ Flexible Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
~ Health Savings Account (HSA)
~ Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
~ Tax-free commuter benefits
~ Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Salary:
The anticipated base salary is $150k - $190k annually plus incentive bonus.

Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location. This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. The actual compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, degrees held, market data, and business needs.