National Sales Manager

Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Be Original. Lead Boldly. Sell Smart. 

Perry Ellis International is on the hunt for a National Sales Manager who can channel our iconic style into real, measurable retail success. This role isn’t just about hitting numbers—it’s about bringing the Original Penguin vibe to life across every rack, showroom, and sales floor. You’ll be the driving force behind our national sales strategy, making sure our heritage-meets-modern collections land in the right doors and connect with the right customers. 

What You’ll Be Rockin’: 

• Own the full sales journey for Original Penguin (OPG) and go beyond the usual Account Executive playbook. 
• Work directly with buyers to bring each season’s collections to life—from order placement to execution. 
• Collaborate with Perry Ellis leadership to align sales strategy with the bigger brand picture. 
• While you're not managing a team just yet, you'll start developing the leadership chops to do so down the line. 
• Present new collections to retail buyers and execs with confidence and clarity—this is your stage. 
• Partner with Planning to make sure our margins stay as sharp as our polos. ● Forecast, build and hit sales goals with precision. 
• Curate assortments and make smart door-level recs that drive results. ● Analyze chargebacks and work with accounts to reduce them proactively. ● Prep like a pro—come to meetings with a plan, leave with a path forward. ● Lead sales meetings with purpose and follow-through (yes, including killer recaps).
• Keep a pulse on the competition—what they’re doing, what we’re doing better. ● Manage inventory to maximize available-to-sell. 
• Travel to meet accounts, attend trade shows, and spread the OPG story. 

What Makes You Original: 

• A master communicator—both written and spoken—comfortable with buyers and C-suite execs alike. 
• Highly collaborative across functions like Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, and Marketing. 
• Detail-obsessed with serious organizational skills. 
• A self-starter who can manage accounts independently without missing a beat. ● Tech-savvy with MS Excel, Word, Outlook—and fluent in retail math. 
• A born presenter and negotiator with strong leadership potential. 
• Skilled in prioritizing, multitasking, and staying cool under pressure. 

The Essentials: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• At least 5 years of experience in men’s apparel sales or retail buying—ideally both. ● A proven track record of exceeding goals and building strong account relationships.

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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