Hugh Simms Fashion Sales Representative

Job Description:
Do you have an eye for fashion, and desire to grow a new, already recognized upcoming LA based designer?

Fashion Designer Hugh Simms is looking for experienced, aggressive Independent Sales Reps throughout the Southwestern US, and Nationwide to work Part Time.

Sales representatives are expected to solicit orders from new and prospective customers within a designated geographical area. They will show samples, illustrations, and catalogs of product lines, and must be able to answer any questions regarding the products. They will be expected to listen to their customers concerns about the product, assist in solving problems with the product, and help the customer sell more of the product by arranging special events like trunk shows and in-store fashion shows featuring their products. This is a position that requires a good deal of travel and independence, as well as an ability to meet goals assigned by the company.

Visit www.HughSimms.com for more information about the brand.

Compensation:
Aggressive commission based compensation with moving scale.

Qualifications:
Experience: must have at least 1 year of sales experience.
Contacts: Sales reps must have previously established relationships, and ability to create contacts at Stores that Hugh Simms already sells in, as well as stores that Hugh Simms sees as being critical for strategic growth.

Education – a bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or Marketing is preferred, but not required. Coursework in sales, business mathematics, and retailing is a plus.

Personal Characteristics/Skills – highly competitive; belief in the product and ability to maintain enthusiasm for it; excellent communication skills – both written and oral; ability to establish outstanding relationships with customers; self-motivated with good follow-through skills; ability to deal with rejection and remain upbeat; knowledge of fashion industry trends and manufacturer’s competitors.

Contact:
If interested send resume and any other applicable information to:
Jeffrey Manno, Chief Marketing Officer, at jeffrey@hughsimms.com or 702-370-3143.