ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Swimwear & Outerwear

Position Description:

• Serve as a primary client contact with the proven ability to manage and drive volume
• Ability to directly and successfully manage day to day activities on major accounts
• Must have established contacts in the ladies, men's, kids outerwear and swimwear world
• Developing sales plans and completing quarterly and monthly reports as required.
• Renewing existing accounts of clients with increased levels of service and pricing
• Partner with customers to communicate and execute brand positioning and key strategic initiatives for brand, where appropriate; propose and negotiate for optimal placement in store, including, where applicable, in-store shops.

Operations & Results

• Manage daily review of shipments, orders, changes in distribution and deliveries for each account with sales team; secure and ensure timely fulfillment of all orders
• Guide monitoring, assembly and analysis of weekly sales and stock levels; devise strategies and make recommendations to customers and internal partners regarding merchandising, markdowns and orders/reorders; partner with finance and operations to ensure proper credit, shipping, and bookings for each customer
• Regularly travel to customer locations to meet with regional leadership and ensure proper in-store execution; attend trade shows as necessary

Skills and Requirements

• Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented and outgoing
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous
• Strong analytical skills and fluent in retail math
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• 4-7 years’ experience in wholesale apparel sales
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; familiarity with SAP a plus