Job Description
Job Title: Senior Account Executive We are looking for a Senior Account Executive for High End and Contemporary Women’s Apparel for a notable fashion company in New York City. The Senior Account Executive will be responsible for leveraging his/her relationships to maintain existing business and establish new business. Responsibilities Leverage relationships to maintain existing business and establish new business. Partner with SVP/Division Head to develop and implement business plan by account to achieve corporate sales goals. Analyze selling data by style/concept/program for account structure. Drive in-season business by managing sales and inventory flow by account. Work with Customer Service to ensure customer POs are in the system on time. Strategically cultivate new accounts. Oversee development and maintain business relationships with customers. Guide research and competitive analysis; interpret relevant trends and communicate to internal partners. Devise and articulate brand positioning and key strategic initiatives for the brand. Maximize brand profitability and develop replenishment strategy and management. Continuously analyze sales numbers and stock on hand to ensure profitable business for the region. Manage fiscal responsibilities including weekly order confirmation, reorders, daily shipping, and monthly allocation calls. Lead regular reviews of shipments and orders, sales and stock levels, merchandising, and markdowns. Travel frequently to customer locations to meet with leadership and ensure proper in-store execution; attend trade shows as necessary. Assemble and analyze weekly sales and stock levels; devise strategies and make recommendations regarding merchandising, markdowns, and orders/reorders. Oversee international showroom/consultants. Manage the cultivation, development, and maintenance of relationships with new and existing customers at DMM level and below. Oversee communications and feedback between customers and internal partners in Sales, Design, and Production. Partner with planning and customers to oversee co-op, allowances, and givebacks. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree. 4 years of experience. Established relationships with department store accounts is required. Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team-oriented and outgoing. Strong financial acumen, advanced retail math, and analytical skills with the ability to train junior members of the team. Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail-oriented and meticulous. Benefits We pride ourselves on offering medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit, and commuter benefits to our employees, including freelancers. J-18808-Ljbffr