Territory Sales Representative - Southeast/East Coast Region

Who We Are

Established in 1976 and celebrating our 50th anniversary, MIA Shoes offers fashion-forward footwear for women with an emphasis on wearability and comfort. We are seeking a highly motivated, relationship-driven Territory Sales Representative to manage and grow our Southeast/East Coast region.

Role Description

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on the road, enjoys building strong relationships and partnerships, and has a passion for driving sales in a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment. This position is Southeast-based and requires approximately 50% travel, including regular market appointments, trade shows, and in-person account visits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and expand established territory from the Southeast to the Northeast
• Drive sales growth through new account acquisition and existing account development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with boutique and multi-location retail partners
• Present seasonal collections through in-person meetings, virtual appointments, and trade shows
• Partner with accounts on assortment planning, product education, and sell-through strategies
• Proactively prospect and open new accounts within the territory
• Monitor inventory flow, ship windows, and at-once opportunities to maximize business
• Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (customer service, operations, leadership) to support accounts
• Represent the brand at regional and national trade shows

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of wholesale, retail, or outside sales experience (footwear/apparel preferred)
• Proven ability to meet or exceed sales targets
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a large territory independently
• Comfortable with frequent travel (approximately 50%)
• Self-starter with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
• Experience with B2B platforms (NuOrder or similar) is a plus

What We’re Looking For:

• Someone who genuinely enjoys being on the road and in front of customers
• A strong closer who can balance relationship-building with driving business
• A polished, professional presence with a natural ability to connect
• A team player who can also operate independently and take ownership of their territory

Location

• For applicants to be considered, place of residence must be located in the southeast United States