Specialty Sales Manager

The posting, as Squishable wrote it

Squishable is a close-knit team of designers, artists, pop-culture fanatics, and lovers of all things adorable. Together we create the cutest, cuddliest (and sometimes downright unusual) plush and lifestyle products in the world. With the millions-strong Squishable fan community cheering us on (and a lot of cupcakes, coffee, and karaoke) we make people say “awww.” Our offices are in a sunny loft in NYC's Flatiron District and in downtown Washington, DC.

Job Summary: The Specialty Sales Manager is responsible for managing and growing Squishable's specialty wholesale sales channel. This role focuses on developing relationships with specialty retailers, supporting independent sales representatives, and executing strategies to expand distribution and drive sales. The Specialty Sales Manager will also serve as the primary point of contact for industry trade associations and buying groups, helping strengthen Squishable's presence within the specialty toy and gift market.

Responsibilities

• Managing and growing relationships with specialty toy, gift, game, hobby, and boutique retailers throughout North America
• Identifying new business opportunities, developing prospective accounts, and executing strategies to expand Squishable's specialty distribution channels
• Serving as the primary point of contact for trade associations, including ASTRA, and catalog and buying groups, such as The Good Toy Group
• Managing, training, and supporting independent sales representative teams through product education, sales tools, incentives, and ongoing communication
• Developing and executing specialty sales strategies, establishing measurable KPIs, and preparing sales reports and forecasts
• Building strong relationships with specialty retailers and industry partners to identify growth opportunities and strengthen existing business
• Planning, coordinating, and attending trade shows, gift shows, industry events, and customer meetings
• Working in tandem with the marketing, product development, and operations teams to develop merchandising materials, planograms, promotional programs, and sales initiatives
• Gathering retailer feedback and market insights to support product development, sales strategies, and business decisions
• Maintaining comprehensive product knowledge and communicating new releases, product updates, and sales opportunities to retailers and representatives
• Identifying opportunities to improve sales processes, communication, and overall channel efficiency
• Providing support for wholesale inquiries, sales documentation, and order-related needs as necessary
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Specialty Wholesale Sales: Strong understanding of specialty retail channels, wholesale distribution, and independent sales representative networks
• Relationship Management: Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships with retailers, sales representatives, trade associations, and industry partners
• CRM/ERP: Comfortable using C

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te sales strategies, identify growth opportunities, and manage customer relationships

• Ability to travel approximately 25% for trade shows, industry events, and customer meetings

Salary Range: $70,000–$100,000 annually
Location: Remote, New York City preferred
Travel: Requires approximately 25% travel

Benefits / Perks

• 100% employer-paid health insurance
• 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• Affordable vision and dental insurance
• 18 days of PTO per year, plus 2 floating holidays
• 401(k) with employer match
• Generous employee discount (hello, giant plush!)

Squishable.com, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Squishable.com, Inc. also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities, for sincerely held religious beliefs and practices, and as otherwise required by applicable law. Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process may contact Squishable for assistance.

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