Kerusso, a wholesale vendor focused on faith-based apparel and gifts, has appointed Jourdain Foster as a national sales manager. Foster has more than 12 years of experience in the apparel and gift industry, with expertise in sales leadership, team development and independent retail support.
Prior to joining Kerusso, Foster spent over a decade at Simply Southern, where she most recently served as sales and customer service manager. In that role, she led a 25-person team spanning inside and outside sales, customer service and showroom operations. She managed a portfolio of more than 6,000 wholesale accounts and played a role in their growth. She has also frequently attended major industry events in Atlanta, Dallas and Las Vegas.
“I felt a strong calling to this role with Kerusso,” says Foster. “Being able to build on the relationships I’ve developed over the past 12+ years — continuing to work alongside the same leaders, as well as new ones, to drive business growth — is an honor. I’m incredibly excited to combine my passion for retail and apparel with a mission that shares the love and message of Jesus. I can’t wait to see what God has in store — both personally and professionally — as I begin this next chapter.”
Foster has a bachelor of science in business administration with a minor in consumer, retail and apparel from the University of North Carolina Greensboro.
“Jourdain’s track record in building high-performing sales teams and strengthening relationships across the independent retailer channel makes her an exceptional addition to our leadership team,” says Vic Kennett, Kerusso’s founder and CEO. “Her insight and energy will help Kerusso continue to grow and serve our retail partners in meaningful ways.”
