Fashion Sales Representative

1. Fashion Sales Representative a.k.a Manufacturer’s Representative or Apparel Sales Representative Erika Carreon Fashion 105 online/Ms. Libolt

3. Job duties • Solicit orders from new and prospective customers in a certain geographical area • Sell manufactured garments, accessories, and other fashion products to fashion buyers from wholesale and retail stores • Provide samples, catalogs, and illustrations of the company's product line • Handle product inquiries of clients • Listen to customer concerns. • Address product-related issues. • Arrange special event or product launch. • Develop efficient marketing and advertising strategies to increase sales • Nurture partnerships and key accounts from valued clients • Enlarge client base by developing excellent customer relations. • Survey, analyze and prepare proposals for new prospects and old clients

4. Education • *No minimum education required for aspiring fashion sales representative. On-the-job training programs are available and provided by some companies. • Recommend acquiring some form of training in fashion, marketing, advertising, and sales in order to become efficient in their jobs or acquiring a certificate or diploma from technical/vocational fashion schools. • For Those who are aiming for high-paying job offers: consider enrolling in a 2 or 4 year degree programs • Take courses in fashion merchandising and sales.

5. Abilities

6. Personal Qualities

7. Salary • Median Annual Earnings : 64,440 • Entry Level Pay: 15,000- 30,000 • Median-Level Pay: 40,000- 75,000 ( vary greatly depending on experience) • Top-Level Pay: 80,000-100,000+ • *There is also promising income opportunities generated from commissions bonuses and incentives.

8. Locations & Availability

9. References • http://www.fashion-schools.org/fashion-sales.htm • http://www.simplyhired.com/a/jobs/list/q-fashion+sales+representative