Sperton Global AS, a global recruitment and consulting firm with offices across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, is partnering with our client, a fast-growing consumer brand in the home textiles and apparel space, to hire a Senior Sales Manager for the US market. This is an individual contributor role for a dynamic, result-oriented sales professional with a proven track record of driving revenue growth, developing new markets, and building brand and retail relationships within the home textile and apparel industry.
Lead and execute sales strategy for home textile and apparel product lines across the US market
Identify, develop, and manage relationships with retailers, distributors, wholesalers, and key accounts
Drive new product and brand launches from go-to-market planning through execution
Achieve revenue targets and expand market share across assigned territories and accounts
Conduct market research to identify trends, pricing benchmarks, and competitor activity
Collaborate with product development, merchandising, and supply chain teams to ensure timely execution
Develop sales forecasts, reports, and performance analysis for management review
Participate in trade shows, exhibitions, and buyer meetings to promote products and brands
Negotiate contracts, pricing, and commercial terms with clients
Identify new product opportunities and build strong relationships with vendors
Minimum 5+ years of experience in sales within the home textile, apparel, or fashion industry
Background in e-commerce, merchandising, and product development
Strong exposure to US retail, wholesale, or brand distribution networks
Proven experience launching new products or building brand and vendor relationships
Ability to manage multiple key accounts independently
Understanding of product positioning, pricing strategy, and retail dynamics
Strong communication and negotiation skills
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field required
Candidate must already have work authorization that would permit them to work in the United States. No sponsorship is available.
Strong commercial mindset with a target-driven approach
Experience working with cross-functional, global teams
Willingness to travel for client meetings and trade events (10–20%)
If you are interested, please send your CV to our recruitment team. Include your current and expected salary, notice period, and relevant experience.
SPERTON is a full-range provider of Global Recruitment, People Management, Global Mobility and Business support services within focused industry sectors. Our head office is located in Norway. We have over 20 years’ of experience supporting clients within the Human Resources area. We can support you globally through our own companies and partners in more than 140 countries.
Sperton had been specializing in the supply of the very best freelance and permanent white-collar professionals working with projects. We provide consultant and recruitment services to companies of all types and sizes, including consultancies, contractors, sub-contractors, developers and end clients operating across a wide range of projects and environments.
Now our services also include People Management, Global Mobility and Business Support Services.
Legal entity set-up, payroll services, HR administration, compliance, and insurance provision, cultural awareness training, and mobility support – everything needed to work compliantly with local legislation and regulations in different countries.
With over 20 years of global experience within project execution, we understand your challenges and know how to support you from the start to the end of the project.
