Sales & Operations Director-Upholstery

Title: Sales & Operations Director-Upholstery

Location: Greensboro, NC

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Visa Sponsorship: No

Our client is seeking a dynamic and hands-on Director of Sales & Operations to lead the continued growth of its upholstery product business. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role where you'll influence sales strategy, operational excellence, product direction, global sourcing and customer relationships.

The ideal person is a textile industry leader who understands upholstery fabrics and has experience leading both sales and operational functions. This person should be comfortable working with furniture manufacturers, managing customer relationships, developing teams, improving processes, overseeing inventory and forecasting and collaborating with international partners. This role requires a hands-on leader who can build structure, create accountability, drive growth and help shape the future of the business.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field required.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in textile manufacturing, furniture, textiles, furnishings, or related industries.
• Proven success leading sales, operations, business development, and customer relationship initiatives.
• Strong background in forecasting, inventory management, pricing strategy, and process improvement.
• Experience with global sourcing, product development, and supplier management preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to build and develop high-performing teams while driving accountability and results.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer-facing skills.
• Proficient with CRM systems and business reporting tools.
• Willingness to travel approximately 50%, including international travel.
• Ability to be on site full time when not traveling

Salary Expectation: 160-180K base