ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Men's Apparel

ITOCHU Prominent USA designs and manufactures LeSportsac; Perry Ellis; Vince Camuto; men’s and women’s fabrics and finished garments for distribution to wholesalers and retailers.  In addition, ITOCHU Prominent USA works with ITOCHU Japan to develop Japanese licensing and distribution programs for American and European fashion brands.

We currently have an exciting career opportunity for an Account Executive to join our sales team. This position will be responsible for achieving sales goals and expanding the apparel business in our men’s division.  

1. Responsible for developing and surpassing the annual sales plan for assigned accounts or product categories.
2. Build and maintain relationships with our customers, to drive and grow business.
3. Identify and develop relationships with key influencers and decision makers of our target accounts, to develop sales opportunities.
4. Evaluate sales performance against established objectives (sales forecast, budget, number of new accounts, gross margins, etc.) and develop action plan to continuously strengthen sales performance.
5. Develop and review sales reports, to identify business opportunities and/or issues.  Utilize business information for product planning.
6. Drive market meetings.
7. Participate in related trade shows.
8. Lead and coach a sales team.
9. Travelling required.
10. Other projects and tasks as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of sales experience in apparel industry, with focus in men’s tailored clothing.
• Excellent sales acumen, analytical and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to consistently close sales and generate revenue.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High level negotiations skills. 
• Excellent internal and external relationship management.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Ability to travel.

  Please Submit a cover letter with salary requirements and resume 

ITOCHU Prominent USA offers a competitive compensation package along with excellent benefits.  

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls or agencies please.  ITOCHU Prominent USA is an equal opportunity employer