Adecco Creative and Marketing is recruiting a full-time Sales Director for a lead provider of premium intimate apparel, activewear, maternity wear, and shapewear, dedicated to delivering innovative and high-quality products to consumers worldwide. This company has established itself as a strategic vendor partner for major retailers like Walmart. As their business continues to expand, they are seeking a Sales Director to spearhead the Walmart partnership and drive strategic initiatives to maximize their presence and sales within the ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to maximize revenue and market share within Walmart, focusing on the intimates, activewear, maternity, shapewear, bras, and panties categories.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at Walmart to understand their priorities, anticipate their needs, and position our products effectively.
• Collaborate with internal design teams to identify white space opportunities and develop products that align with Walmart's requirements and preferences.
• Conduct regular visits to Walmart stores and interact with customers to gain insights into market trends, competitor activity, and customer preferences.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Walmart, addressing any issues or concerns promptly and effectively to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on sales performance, market trends, and competitive landscape.

Requirements:

• 7 years of experience in sales, account management, or business development, with a focus on Walmart or similar retail accounts.
• Proven track record of successfully managing relationships with Walmart or other large retailers, preferably within the intimates, activewear, maternity, shapewear, bras, and panties categories.
• Strong understanding of Walmart's processes, including retail link, private label, and category management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and persuade internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset, with a strong ability to identify opportunities, solve problems, and drive initiatives forward.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and work effectively under pressure.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Retail Link and MS Suite.
• 2-3 years of people management experience.
• Certifications or training related to sales or account management.

Join us in this exciting opportunity to shape the future of our Walmart partnership and drive growth in key categories within one of the world's largest retailers. If you're a dynamic and strategic sales leader with a passion for building relationships and driving results, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be part of our team.