Now Hiring - Lyssé - New Business Development - Boutique Sales in Indianapolis, IN

BUSINESS

Lyssé is a performance fashion collection of basic and fashion leggings, pants, tops, skirts, dresses and active wear. From the inside out we use the highest performing fabrics and most innovative designs. We believe this approach ensures a perfect fit that is comfortable, holds you close and accentuates the curves while minimizing distractions.

The company is headquartered in New York City and maintains a distribution facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wholesale customers include numerous department stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s, specialty retailers such as EVEREVE, as well as over 1,800 independent boutiques. Additionally, the company also has a fast growing Direct to Consumer (DTC) business via a company owned website ([please apply online] With significant growth potential, Lysse has made it a priority to heavily invest in the DTC channel.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sells Lyssé ready-to-wear collection featuring a wide offering of basic and fashion leggings, pants, tops, skirts, dresses and active wear clothing by contacting prospective independent specialty retailers and boutiques that offer women’s apparel within a defined geographic territory and/or category. The primary focus for this position is to open new retailer doors within the assigned territory. This is a salary plus commission position, located in Indianapolis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contact individual store managers/owners via telephone to introduce Lyssé ready-to-wear collection and execute a defined strategy through the completion of the sales cycle.

Send samples of Lyssé clothing to prospective retailers.

Negotiate promotional programs with retailer, if applicable.

Maintain and develop (when needed) a list of prospects from resource material or company database.

Establish strong relationship with store personnel.

Keep detailed and accurate records concerning prospects and related sales cycle within company CRM – [please apply online] Perform required number of selling movements per day and meets established sales goals.

Travel from time to time to close a sale or attend trade shows.

Monitor and report competitive activity and trends within territory.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Strong professional OUTBOUND telephone presence

Polished professional presence and demeanor

Hunter’s mentality with a strong interest in New Business Development

Solid understanding of basic sales methods/techniques

Strong Closing skills

Ability to make decisions and work with little supervision

Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple tasks

Dynamic, organized, detailed and time management oriented

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Strong problem solving skills

Self-confident, self-motivated, self-starter, flexible, results-oriented and success driven

Proficient with MS Office applications

Ability to travel occasionally

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of successful inside and outbound sales experience

Experience within women’s apparel industry a plus