Account Executive

Title: Account Executive
Location: New York, NY

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for assisting Head of Sales with all aspects of key accounts such as department stores, mid-tier, and off-price.
• Work with the Head of Sales to develop seasonal projections and forecast sales, markdowns, and margins.
• Collaborate with buyers/accounts to define and execute creative strategies and identify opportunities to drive sales and protect profitability.
• Execute against monthly targets identified and agreed upon by management.
• Collect, analyze, and report in weekly selling, in addition to, monthly and year-end.
• Oversee purchase order (PO) processing and confirmation of shipping.
• React to in-season sales executing reorders, RTV's, swaps, etc.
• Manage market prep and appointments as well as internal and external follow-up.
• Work alongside buyers/key accounts to evaluate merchandise assortments, positioning, visual standards, processes, staff proficiency, and marketing tools.
• Conduct routine competitive analysis to maintain awareness of the marketplace and to influence strategy.
• Monitor online channels on consistent basis.

Requirements:

• Completed Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field.
• Min. 2-3+ years of experience working in a fashion wholesale ideally within men’s ready-to-wear or outerwear.
• Present and up-to-date list of current account relationships and contacts within fashion wholesale industry.
• Have a pulse on the industry and current trends in order to stay updated with what's in and hot in fashion.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills; must be a proactive team player!
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes and thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent problem and robust analytical skills.