Sewing Sales Manager (Lead Sales) - Top Industry Brands

Sewing Machine Sales Manager – Sewing Industry Experience REQUIRED

TOPS Vacuum & Sewing | Full-Time | Base Salary + Commission

IMPORTANT: PROFESSIONAL SEWING INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED.

We are exclusively seeking candidates who have previously worked professionally in the sewing machine, embroidery, or quilting equipment industry. Applicants must have hands-on experience selling, demonstrating, or supporting sewing, embroidery, or quilting machines in a professional setting.

General retail sales experience or personal sewing experience alone does not meet the qualifications for this position.

About Us

TOPS Vacuum & Sewing is one of the nation's leading sewing machine dealers, representing premier brands including Brother, Janome, Baby Lock, Juki, Grace Company, Handi Quilter, and Singer-Viking-Pfaff.

With multiple locations and a rapidly growing footprint, we are an established leader in the sewing, embroidery, and quilting industry.

We provide our sales leaders with the infrastructure needed to succeed, including marketing, accounting, inventory management, e-commerce, professional installation teams, and an established customer base.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced sewing industry professional to join our team as a Sewing Machine Sales Manager / Lead Sales Associate.

This is NOT an entry-level sewing position or a general retail management opportunity.

Our ideal candidate has previously worked for a sewing machine dealership, sewing machine manufacturer, or sewing equipment distributor and understands the products, customers, and sales process unique to our industry.

You should be comfortable demonstrating sewing and embroidery machines, explaining machine features, recommending appropriate equipment, and closing high-value sales.

This is a hands-on sales leadership position for someone who knows the sewing industry and wants to maximize their earning potential with one of the nation's leading dealers.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of premium sewing, embroidery, quilting, and longarm machines.
• Provide knowledgeable product demonstrations and consultations.
• Explain and compare machine features, technology, accessories, and capabilities.
• Build relationships with sewing, quilting, and embroidery enthusiasts.
• Lead, mentor, and support store sales associates.
• Conduct in-store demonstrations, educational events, and promotional activities.
• Follow up with customers and develop repeat business.
• Meet and exceed individual and store sales goals.
• Collaborate with our corporate marketing and events teams to grow sales.

REQUIRED Qualifications

Candidates MUST meet the following requirements:

• Previous paid professional experience in the sewing machine, embroidery machine, or quilting equipment industry.
• Experience working for a sewing machine dealership, manufacturer, distributor, or similar specialty sewing equipment business.
• Working knowledge of at least one major sewing machine brand, such as Brother, Baby Lock, Janome, Juki, Grace, Handi Quilter, Pfaff, Viking, or Singer.
• Ability to demonstrate sewing or embroidery machines and explain product features to customers.
• Proven ability to sell, recommend, or professionally support sewing-related equipment.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, professional, and comfortable working in a commission-based sales environment.

Highly Desirable Experience

• Previous sewing machine dealership sales or management experience.
• Experience selling premium sewing, embroidery, or longarm quilting machines.
• Knowledge of multiple sewing machine brands.
• Experience conducting machine demonstrations, classes, or special sales events.
• Existing relationships within the sewing and quilting community.
• Experience training or managing other sewing machine sales associates.

What We Offer

• Excellent earning potential – competitive base salary plus commission.
• Established customer base and strong brand recognition.
• Access to the industry's leading sewing, embroidery, and quilting machine brands.
• Corporate marketing and promotional support.
• Dedicated accounting, inventory, e-commerce, and installation teams.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a growing organization.
• A professional, customer-focused environment where sewing industry expertise is valued.

Before Applying

This position is specifically for experienced sewing industry professionals.

If your experience is limited to general retail sales, unrelated sales management, or sewing and quilting as a personal hobby, this position is not the right fit.

We welcome applications from professionals currently or previously employed by sewing machine dealerships, manufacturers, distributors, and related sewing equipment businesses.

Please include the sewing machine brands you have worked with professionally and the name of your previous sewing industry employer(s) when applying. RELOCATION ALLOWANCE! NICEST WEATHER IN USA!

Pay: $70,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance

Work Location: In person