Business Development & Sales Specialist

About Strawberry Paris

Strawberry Paris is a rapidly expanding fashion brand based in Los Angeles, renowned for its high-value, unique products tailored for wholesale buyers, boutiques, and retail collaborators. The company thrives on a blend of superior quality, style, and robust client relationships within a vibrant and creative environment.

Role Overview

This full-time role, based in Los Angeles with remote flexibility, is ideal for an ambitious, results-oriented closer. The position demands proactivity in acquiring new business, transforming cold leads into enduring, repeat clients, and expanding a valuable wholesale account portfolio. Key duties include persistent prospecting, conducting line showings and presentations, negotiating profitable margins, sealing substantial deals, and maintaining excellent account management. The role involves attending 10-15 fashion weeks and trade shows annually (company-funded short trips of approximately 3 days), devising swift sales strategies, employing creative solutions to meet demanding targets, and maintaining an intense focus on sales numbers and pipeline management.

Key Responsibilities

• Vigorously seek and develop new business opportunities through cold lead conversion into lasting relationships.
• Lead product presentations and line showings to wholesale clients and partners.
• Negotiate and close significant high-ticket sales deals with strong profit margins.
• Provide excellent continued service and account management to ensure repeat purchases.
• Travel frequently to multiple fashion industry events and trade exhibitions annually.
• Design and implement rapid, effective sales strategies to exceed ambitious targets.
• Maintain a keen focus on sales metrics and pipeline health using CRM tools.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in converting cold leads into loyal, repeat buyers.
• Proven track record of closing high-value B2B deals, preferably in fashion, apparel, or luxury sectors.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal capabilities.
• Ability to think strategically and solve problems creatively under pressure to achieve sales goals.
• Strong numerical aptitude with proficiency in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems.
• Capacity to work on-site in Los Angeles and undertake frequent short business trips.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Work closely with the CEO in a dynamic, flexible team environment with ongoing direct mentorship and training.
• Competitive salary package ranging from $60,000 to $70,000 per year plus a 3% monthly commission on sales.
• Quarterly performance bonuses, annual guaranteed bonuses, and loyalty incentives with salary evaluations every six months offering 2-5% raises based on performance.
• Potential earnings of $80,000 to $100,000+ in the first year and $100,000 to $150,000+ in the second year for top performers.
• Additional perks include a product allowance, invitations to fashion events, company-sponsored travel to 10-15 industry trade shows/fashion weeks annually, and a stylish Los Angeles office with remote flexibility.
• Career advancement opportunities with dedicated training budgets and guidance from industry veterans.
• Eligibility for company net profit sharing.