Senior Account Executive - Donna Karan Handbags (G-III Licensed Categories)

Overview:

G-III Apparel Group, the world's premier designer and manufacturer of quality leather outerwear, dresses, women's suits, sportswear and accessories, with a comprehensive portfolio of over 30 licensed and wholly-owned brands, including Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Kenneth Cole, Cole Haan, Guess?, Tommy Hilfiger, Karl Lagerfeld, Levi’s, Dockers, Jessica Simpson, Vince Camuto, Ellen Tracy, Kensie, Ivanka Trump, and G.H. Bass, among others.

The DKNY Handbag division seeks a Senior Account Executive.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing and growing handbags accounts
• Consistently analyzing sales data, such as classification analysis and market share, looking for both growth and missed opportunities
• Work closely with visual merchandiser to assort buys, create market strategies, and to increase seasonal bookings
• Create seasonal bookings report for quick glance of current projections and seasonal bookings
• Responsible for executing sales and brand initiatives
• Create and implement business plans by account to achieve sales and brand goals
• Organize ongoing conference calls with accounts
• Maintain all orders, which includes’ creating batch sheets, reviewing orders for accuracy, replacing dollars lost due to cancels or oversolds.
• Constantly attempt to increase current purchase by using styled model looks.
• Handle Handbags oversolds
• Manage inventory in plants
• Cultivate relationships with buyers
• Work closely with accounts to create exclusive product to meet the demands of the customers
• Ensure that Design and Merchandising is aware of all accounts product needs via seasonal wish lists

Qualifications:

• Over 12 years of industry experience
• Financial background
• Computer skills (excel, word, powerpoint)