Sales Manager - Retail Account Executive

Importer/distributor of luxury lifestyle, fragrance, personal care and gourmet food brands from Europe seeks Sales Manager/Account Executive.  Responsibilities include: Brand Management for select upscale brands interacting with senior buying positions at key accounts such as Barneys, Saks and Neiman Marcus House Account Management to maintain and support key customers with heavy emphasis on in-store training of sales associates Sales Management of a network of Reps.  Will motivate and drive the performance of 20 to 25 Sales Representatives in assigned territory Sales promotions to contribute to grow soleuses through mailings, in-store merchandizing events and other sales promotions initiatives

Position requires superior management and leadership skills, strong results orientation, total customer dedication and a minimum of three to five years experience in luxury retailing (buying office or stores).  Position requires 1/3  travel.  We offer a challenging environment for a competitive individual, an externally-competitive salary, a significant annual incentive opportunity as well as health care and 401(k) benefits.Send resume with salary history (a must) to hrfli@aol.com