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