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Director OF Sales

Creative Financial Staffing · Lewis Center, OH, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

Director of Sales & Demand PlanningIf you're a data-driven sales and demand planning leader who thrives in a fast-moving consumer products environment, this is an opportunity to own forecasting strategy for a high-visibility sports apparel business. You'll directly influence inventory investment, revenue growth, and marketplace performance across Amazon and reseller channels.Why This Opportunity Stands Out:• Own the end-to-end sales forecast and demand plan for a large sports apparel business across Amazon and reseller channels • Play a visible leadership role, influencing inventory investment, production priorities, and executive decision-making • Drive strategy around major NFL selling events including kickoff, playoffs, conference championships, and the Super Bowl • Partner across eCommerce, merchandising, production, sourcing, and inventory teams to shape business outcomes • Leverage significant analytical depth, from team-level planning to SKU and ASIN forecasting • Build and enhance forecasting models, reporting tools, and dashboards that improve business performance • Help capture revenue from rapidly changing consumer demand driven by team performance and seasonal events • Balance commercial growth opportunities with inventory productivity and profitability objectivesKey Responsibilities for the Director of Sales & Demand Planning:• Lead annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly sales forecasting for Amazon and reseller accounts • Develop demand plans by team, category, style, SKU, and ASIN using sales, inventory, and market data • Create event-driven inventory and forecast strategies around key NFL and holiday selling periods • Identify inventory risks and recommend replenishment, production, transfer, or promotional actions • Analyze sales, conversion, inventory availability, and marketplace performance to drive revenue growth • Provide executive leadership with recommendations on sales outlook, inventory investment, and operational prioritiesQualifications for the Director of Sales & Demand Planning – Sports / Amazon & Resellers:• 10+ years of experience in demand planning, sales planning, inventory planning, merchandise planning, or supply chain analytics • Background in apparel, consumer products, retail, or eCommerce environments • Experience managing complex SKU assortments across multiple product and seasonal dimensions • Amazon marketplace planning experience preferred; licensed sports apparel experience highly desirable