JBCStyle
http://www.jbcstyle.com
http://www.jbcstyle.com
Account Executive
32 W 39th street , 5th floor New York, NY 10018
Posted: 01/20/2021
2021-01-20
2021-04-03
Job Category: Account Executive
Job Number: 164081
Job Description
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.