Christopher Fischer is a market leader, designer, originator and manufacturer of cashmere knitwear, creating and setting original trends, standards and details in knitwear that others aspire to and follow.
We are seeking exceptional and motivated sales individuals, looking to take the next step in their sales career, to join our team to further develop sales in the US, Europe and Far East of the Christopher Fischer Womens, Mens, Baby, Accessories & Home collections.
Responsibilities :
Working as part of a professional sales team identifying, targeting and approaching existing, new and prospective customers as part of a coordinated and organized seasonal sales campaign both here in the US and in overseas markets.
Identifying and setting sales plans, objectives and sales targets on a seasonal basis.
Working with specific larger retail account projects and special design projects utilizing the Christopher Fischer brand or retailers brand.
Working with and coordinating our sales representatives and agents here in the US and overseas.
Planning, organizing and working at trade shows both in the US and overseas.
Processing, checking and logging all sales orders received and preparing sales reports monitoring sales performance
Working in our office and showroom with customers on a daily basis maintaining relationships, and always and the highest level of customer service.
Periodic sales/road trips to specific customers.
Ongoing upkeep of the showroom, presentations and samples to company standards.
Ongoing periodic sales, production and shipping management meetings coordinating all company operations.
Based in our New York showroom and offices, but also working at US and overseas trade shows in London, Paris, Milan, Florence and Beijing.
Requirements :
Graduate level degree, with at least 3 years sales experience.
Established relationships and contacts with better contemporary and designer specialty stores and department store buyers and management.
Ability to truly initiate sales by developing and opening a new account from scratch.
Exceptional organizational, inter-personnel and communication skills, with particular and precise attention to detail, and the ability to work and articulate with leading accounts in a professional and thorough manner.
A true team player working as part of a professional sales team, as well as being able to work and coordinate with the company customer relations, shipping, production, design and retail teams.
Someone who can be self motivated and analytical, setting your own targets and goals.
Someone who possesses an individual sense of style and a distinct fashion point of view.
Thorough understanding of the US and International designer and contemporary luxury markets and luxury customer lifestyle.
• Medical/Dental/Life Insurance package.
• 401K plan.
• Company clothing allowance.
• Company discount.
• Monthly NYC transit allowance.
eMAIL complete details about yourself including all of the following
• an up-to-date resume
• cover letter with details about who you are and why you think you are the ideal candidate for this position
• details of your salary history
• letters of reference
• a recent photo
… and send to ….. employment@christopherfischer.com