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Woman’s Wholesale Apparel Showroom Sales Rep Jobs in Los Angeles at Clothing Illustrated
Woman’s Wholesale Apparel Sales Representative – Established Accounts Preferred
Lovestitch is a versatile women’s clothing brand based in Downtown Los Angeles. We draw our inspiration from the Californian lifestyle, from the beaches to the city, to the canyons and beyond. We are known for our flattering cuts, effortlessly chic designs, and modern bohemian style. located in the Arts District in DTLA. What makes our space unique is that our retail store is directly in front of our Head Office, creating an open environment for Design, Production, and Marketing to function alongside the retail team.
We are looking for a strong, motivated Sales Representative with established wholesale accounts and proven Woman’s fashion industry sales experience. The ideal candidate is confident building and maintaining customer relationships, prospecting new business, and independently managing accounts while also working closely with our sales and showroom team.
This position is best suited for someone who is sales-driven, organized, self-motivated, and comfortable taking ownership of their business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and grow existing wholesale accounts while actively developing new business.
- Bring and maintain relationships with established apparel boutiques, specialty stores, online retailers, and/or major accounts.
- Consistently prospect and open new accounts through phone, email, showroom appointments, trade shows, and market outreach.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with buyers and customers.
- Present seasonal collections and recommend products based on customer needs and selling history.
- Follow up with customers on new collections, available inventory, reorders, and upcoming market appointments.
- Meet or exceed individual sales goals and contribute to overall company sales targets.
- Work independently to manage customer follow-up, sales opportunities, and account development.
- Collaborate closely with the Sales Director, showroom staff, and internal teams.
- Greet and assist customers and buyers visiting the showroom.
- Enter, review, and follow up on orders placed in the showroom, online, by email, or by phone.
- Provide customers with line sheets, product images, invoices, availability, and other sales materials.
- Create and maintain product line sheets using N41, Excel
- Assist with showroom merchandising, including placement of product samples and removal of sold-out styles.
- Help prepare for markets, trade shows, customer appointments, and showroom presentations.
- Maintain organized and accurate customer and sales information.
Qualifications
- Fashion/apparel wholesale industry sales experience is required.
- Established wholesale apparel accounts and buyer relationships strongly preferred.
- 2+ years of wholesale apparel sales experience preferred.
- Proven ability to prospect, develop, and close new business.
- Strong understanding of wholesale sales and the apparel market.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong team player who works well collaboratively with Sales, Design, Production, and Operations.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong follow-up skills and a sense of urgency.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple customers and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Comfortable working toward individual and company sales goals.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred.
- Experience with PowerPoint preferred.
- Knowledge of Adobe Bridge and Photoshop is a plus.
- Positive, solutions-oriented attitude and willingness to take initiative.
- Bilingual preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- How Many years of Fashion Apparel sales experience do you have ?
Experience:
- Sales Assistant : 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Los Angeles, CA 90013 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Los Angeles, CA 90013: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
Title: Woman’s Wholesale Apparel Showroom Sales Rep
Company: Clothing Illustrated
Location: Los Angeles