Sales manager

American Socks — Sales Manager (Europe)

American Socks is more than just a brand; we're a movement that thrives on alternative culture and the edgy, urban attitude that drives it. Founded in 2013 in Barcelona, we've redefined the classic striped socks, a symbol of early 80s skater culture, infusing them with our unique spirit and bold designs. Today, our creations are a declaration of individuality, inspired by rock music, tattoo culture, and extreme sports, available in skate and streetwear shops across 25+ countries.

🎯 Position Mission

We're looking for an analytical, relationship-driven profile to manage and grow our B2B sales network across Europe. You'll work closely with our sales reps and agents, wholesale accounts, and distributors, coordinating strategy, tracking performance, and driving revenue growth across the region.

📍 Job Details

• Location: American Socks Office – Carrer de Pallars, Barcelona (with travel for events/rep visits)
• Mode: On-site
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 17:00 PM
• Start Date: Immediate
• Compensation: According to agreement + employee benefits

🚀 Responsibilities

• Manage and support the network of sales reps/agents across Europe, ensuring alignment with brand goals and sales targets.
• Build and nurture relationships with wholesale accounts, distributors, and streetwear/action-sports retailers.
• Drive sales growth by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing B2B accounts.
• Onboard and train sales reps on product lines, pricing, and brand storytelling.
• Represent American Socks at trade shows, festivals, and events, sharing the brand's lifestyle ethos.
• Analyze sales data and rep performance regularly to track progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Coordinate order flow, forecasting, and communication between reps, accounts, and internal teams (warehouse, marketing).
• Stay tuned into skate, music, and tattoo cultures to connect authentically with the target audience.

🧠 Requirements

• 2+ years of B2B sales experience, ideally managing sales reps/agents or wholesale accounts in fashion, streetwear, or action-sports.
• A strong connection within streetwear, music, or alternative culture communities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a knack for building long-lasting relationships.
• Self-motivated and driven, with strong time management and goal orientation.
• Proficiency in CRM tools and sales tracking software.
• Comfortable analyzing sales data to guide decisions and rep coaching.
• Willingness to travel and attend events/rep visits in person.
• High level of spoken and written English.
• Passion for fashion, urban cultures, and the alternative scene.

🧩 Nice to Have

• Experience managing a distributed rep network across multiple countries.
• Existing relationships with European streetwear/skate shop buyers or distributors.
• Familiarity with wholesale order platforms or B2B eCommerce tools.

🎁 What We Offer

• A creative brand culture with a young, internationally growing team.
• Multidisciplinary team with freedom to propose and experiment.
• 50% discount on all our products, plus two seasonal product packs per year.
• Flexible lifestyle