Senior Sales Account Executive – Sweaters & Knits (Consultant) (New York)
KMKnyc, New York, New York, United States, 10261
Senior Account Executive – Sweaters & Knits (Consultant)
Full‑time Consultant | 1‑Year Contract (Renewable) | Hybrid | Competitive Base + Uncapped Commission
Our client is
a vertically integrated
global manufacturer specializing in sweaters and knits,
producing for retailers across mass, off‑price, specialty, and premium — including Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, Express, Burlington, Marks & Spencer, Zara and Michael Kors to name a few. With three fully owned production units, the company produces 100% cashmere, 100% merino wool, 100% lamb’s wool, wool‑blend products, and both local and imported fancy yarns. As one of the strongest sweater manufacturers in the category, we are expanding our U.S. wholesale business and seeking a
Senior Account Executive (Consultant)
with deep sweaters/knits expertise and established relationships in the off‑price and specialty channel to help build this division from the ground up.
What You’ll Do You’ll lead U.S. sales for a full range of sweater and knitwear product — from mass programs to wool/cashmere blends — with no minimum order quantity when pricing aligns. This role focuses on opening new accounts, pitching seasonal product, developing programs, and partnering closely with our overseas merchandisers (25+ years of experience), U.S.‑based designer, and NJ back-office handling costing, tech packs, SAP/BlueCherry, and production.
Why This Role Stands Out Full support from merchandising, design, and production Sharp pricing + flexible margins (we own our factories) Ability to scale quickly if you land a large program No inherited accounts — a true build opportunity Travel only as needed for buyer meetings and market 1‑year full‑time consulting contract with the option to renew
What Success Looks Like New accounts opened Orders booked Programs developed and grown
Must‑Have Experience Proficiency in sweaters and knits is required
— candidates must have hands‑on experience selling sweaters/knitwear with strong understanding of yarns, gauges, stitches, and construction Experience selling to retailers such as
TJM (Marmaxx), Burlington, Boscov’s, Von Maur , or similar off‑price/specialty accounts Proven ability to open new accounts and build programs from scratch Strong costing, pricing, and margin negotiation skills Experience working with overseas factories, merchandisers, or production teams Ability to manage a full sales cycle: pitching, development, costing, and order execution
Compensation Competitive base 2% commission
on invoiced + collected revenue No cap Commission paid within one week of customer payment
Who Thrives Here Sellers who are entrepreneurial, self‑directed, and energized by building something from the ground up Individuals who can speak confidently about sweaters/knits and partner closely with buyers on product development Strong communicators who collaborate well across time zones and functions Sellers who enjoy fast‑paced environments with minimal red tape and high autonomy
Our client is
a vertically integrated
global manufacturer specializing in sweaters and knits,
producing for retailers across mass, off‑price, specialty, and premium — including Walmart, Victoria’s Secret, Express, Burlington, Marks & Spencer, Zara and Michael Kors to name a few. With three fully owned production units, the company produces 100% cashmere, 100% merino wool, 100% lamb’s wool, wool‑blend products, and both local and imported fancy yarns. As one of the strongest sweater manufacturers in the category, we are expanding our U.S. wholesale business and seeking a
Senior Account Executive (Consultant)
with deep sweaters/knits expertise and established relationships in the off‑price and specialty channel to help build this division from the ground up.
What You’ll Do You’ll lead U.S. sales for a full range of sweater and knitwear product — from mass programs to wool/cashmere blends — with no minimum order quantity when pricing aligns. This role focuses on opening new accounts, pitching seasonal product, developing programs, and partnering closely with our overseas merchandisers (25+ years of experience), U.S.‑based designer, and NJ back-office handling costing, tech packs, SAP/BlueCherry, and production.
Why This Role Stands Out Full support from merchandising, design, and production Sharp pricing + flexible margins (we own our factories) Ability to scale quickly if you land a large program No inherited accounts — a true build opportunity Travel only as needed for buyer meetings and market 1‑year full‑time consulting contract with the option to renew
What Success Looks Like New accounts opened Orders booked Programs developed and grown
Must‑Have Experience Proficiency in sweaters and knits is required
— candidates must have hands‑on experience selling sweaters/knitwear with strong understanding of yarns, gauges, stitches, and construction Experience selling to retailers such as
TJM (Marmaxx), Burlington, Boscov’s, Von Maur , or similar off‑price/specialty accounts Proven ability to open new accounts and build programs from scratch Strong costing, pricing, and margin negotiation skills Experience working with overseas factories, merchandisers, or production teams Ability to manage a full sales cycle: pitching, development, costing, and order execution
Compensation Competitive base 2% commission
on invoiced + collected revenue No cap Commission paid within one week of customer payment
Who Thrives Here Sellers who are entrepreneurial, self‑directed, and energized by building something from the ground up Individuals who can speak confidently about sweaters/knits and partner closely with buyers on product development Strong communicators who collaborate well across time zones and functions Sellers who enjoy fast‑paced environments with minimal red tape and high autonomy