ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Infant / Toddler Shoes/Hosiery

Growing global distributor of Infant/Toddler Accessories and Footwear Company is seeking qualified hands-on Account Executive to join their sales team.  Applicants are required to obtain an understanding of the contemporary infant/toddler fashion market, as well as a working knowledge of specialty & mid-tier department stores.  Current relationships are key.

Responsibilities/activities include:

 - Helping to manage and grow the assigned territories

 - Strengthen and build existing relationships with current account base as well as targeting new accounts

 - Exceeding sales goals and working to assist other team members as needed

 - Travel to national retailers and build and develop new accounts as well as existing clients through the sales order process.

 - Foster strong relationships with buyers.

 - Partner with product development and work closely with design team to meet retailer’s needs.

 - Attend trade shows throughout the U.S.

 - Planned and project inventory

 - Utilize customized software to purchase goods, manage inventory, ship outstanding orders, as well as follow through on the sales cycle.

 - Communicating regularly with clients via onsite meetings, telephone, email, etc.

 - Completing all performance and sales reviews with manager and incorporating feedback into your sales process

 - Performing other duties as required

 Qualifications:

 - Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in the Infant/toddler accessories industry

 - Proven performance in sales/account management

 - Ability to work with prospects to develop strong business solution cases coupled with solid closing skills

- Results-oriented approach, high energy, balanced with a “take charge” attitude with teamwork and collaboration

 - Excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills