ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Dresses

Maggy London, a well established dress resource is seeking an experienced Account Executive for an exciting opportunity to help grow a new dress collection. The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years sales experience in the contemporary or young contemporary sportswear or dress market, and have a strong following of specialty stores and other stores in this market. Candidate must have experience selling at The Coterie and Intermezzo Trade Shows in New York, and be able to travel to regional trade shows in Atlanta, Dallas and Los Angeles. Candidate should have a strong track record of year-over year sales increases, and be able to pioneer new accounts. Individual must be highly motivated, extremely organized, be able to multi task, good at prioritizing their work in a very fast paced environment, and be an excellent communicator both verbally and in writing. Our work environment is collaborative and team oriented.

Job responsibilities:

Learn seasonal collections, key brand messages and product direction, and play the lead role in presenting to specialty store accounts.
In collaboration with the brand owners strategize and execute a plan that targets new business opportunities, and penetrates new markets while maintaining brand integrity.
Build strong relationships and maintain high levels of customer service through regular communication with the goal being to increase existing sales volume.
Research, identify and establish contact with potential customers on a consistent basis.

Job Requirements:

5 years of relevant sales experience
Strong interpersonal, communication & presentation skills
Hard working, attention to detail, highly committed.
Able to take ownership of the role and work independently.
Travel required

Job Type: Full-time

As a leading dress making authority in American fashion, Maggy London has dedicated almost 40 years to creating dresses that leave women looking and feeling confident. Since its founding in 1979, the company has also launched its price-conscience sister brand London Times, plus-sized line, London Times Curve, and a younger more contemporary line Clover & Sloane.