Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company as it mentions Jellycat is seeking a Regional Sales Manager for a luxury retail client, indicating Jellycat is recruiting on behalf of another company.
Job overview
The Regional Sales Manager role involves managing luxury retail accounts in the Monterey area, driving sales growth, and ensuring brand compliance to support the company's market presence.
Responsibilities and impact
The role requires managing a portfolio of luxury accounts, identifying new sales opportunities, maintaining client relationships, overseeing merchandising and visual displays, providing quarterly leadership updates, and traveling frequently within the territory.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary starting at $90K plus discretionary annual bonuses, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k plan with 5% employer contribution, and up to 30 days of PTO.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have at least 3 years of territory sales management experience with luxury brands and proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
Work environment and culture
The job promotes a collaborative and high-performing team environment with a mix of remote work and frequent travel to retail stores.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Monterey, CA, with work-from-home flexibility and weekly travel to retail stores within the territory.
Unique job features
The role offers a direct-hire, full-time position with a luxury brand focus, combining remote administrative work with regular in-person retail visits.
Company overview
Jellycat is a renowned British company specializing in the design and creation of luxury soft toys, known for their unique and whimsical designs. Established in London in 1999, the company has gained a reputation for its high-quality plush toys that appeal to both children and adults. Jellycat generates revenue through the sale of its products in various retail outlets worldwide and through its online store, offering a wide range of cuddly toys, including their popular Bashful Bunnies and Amuseables collections. The brand is celebrated for its creativity, innovation, and commitment to safety standards, making it a trusted name in the toy industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to highlight your 3+ years of luxury territory sales management experience, emphasizing your success in growing sales and managing key accounts within high-end retail environments.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with MS Office Excel and PowerPoint, particularly your ability to prepare detailed sales reports and quarterly business reviews, as these are critical for the role.
Apply through multiple platforms including Jellycat's corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your exposure and increase your chances of getting noticed for the Regional Sales Manager position.
Connect with current Regional Sales Managers or sales leaders at Jellycat on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent company growth or asking about their approach to maintaining brand compliance in diverse retail locations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'luxury brand sales,' 'territory management,' 'account growth,' 'merchandising,' and 'quarterly reporting' to ensure your application passes initial screenings.
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