Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Sales

Location: New York, NY

Employment Type: Full-Time

Schedule: Monday through Friday – Standard Business Hours

Salary: Based on Experience

Description

A leading textile manufacturing company is seeking a strategic, results-driven Vice President of Sales to lead and grow its sales organization. This executive leadership role is responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding market share, developing high-performing sales teams, and strengthening customer relationships across key markets.

The ideal candidate is an experienced sales leader with a proven track record of building successful teams, executing growth strategies, and delivering measurable business results within the textile, apparel, manufacturing, or related industries.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue growth and profitability objectives
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing sales team through coaching, training, and performance management
• Collaborate with executive leadership to establish sales goals, forecasts, and annual budgets
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, retailers, and strategic partners
• Identify opportunities for business expansion, customer retention, and market penetration
• Monitor market trends, customer demands, and competitive activity to inform sales strategy
• Analyze sales performance metrics and implement initiatives to improve results
• Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and strategic recommendations to executive leadership
• Develop pricing strategies and negotiate major customer agreements to maximize profitability
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Vice President of Sales or senior sales executive within the textile, apparel, manufacturing, or related industries
• Demonstrated success driving significant revenue growth and market expansion
• Strong leadership skills with experience building and managing high-performing sales teams
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities
• Strategic mindset with strong analytical and business planning skills
• Experience developing sales forecasts, budgets, and long-term growth strategies
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, production, merchandising, and executive leadership teams
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field required
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Willingness to travel as needed for client meetings, industry events, and sales leadership responsibilities