SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - Luxury Outerwear

SAM is seeking an experienced account executive to join our team!  Must have at least 1-3 years of experience.  We are looking for a team player that can adjust to our fast paced industry. This is a key member of our team, responsible for maintaining and growing an active list of accounts.

Candidate must be extremely thorough, organized, detail-oriented, good with numbers, and be able to anticipate and alleviate future problems and/or errors.  You must have a positive attitude, time management and problem solving skills, and be able to multi-task.  EXCELLENT verbal and written communication skills are crucial.

RESPONSIBILITIES & REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE:

• Have a PROACTIVE approach to managing specialty store and international wholesale customer relationships: order management, processing, entry, and follow up.
• Track all future open orders for accounts and oversee moving inventory in conjunction with timeline
• Develop strong relationships with specialty buyer/store owners
• Support business by identifying key opportunities with accounts through reorders, swaps, on-order issues.
• Prepare for market appointments and present line to buyers.
• Continually identify new account opportunities.
• Manage RA’s/Credit Memo’s for designated accounts
• Assist with account/customer trouble shooting  (shipping and product related issues)
• Prepare weekly selling reports from retailers
• Maintain accurate, organized, and updated order files
• Follow through to ensure a timely response and resolution on any issues
• Organize and send photo samples to necessary accounts
• Communicate between sales, production, and logistics
• Assist in seasonal merchandising of the line with company leads, and preparing and maintaining seasonal line sheets
• Create and update showroom photo look books/line sheets
• Organize and manage trade show prep
• Performs additional duties and assignments as requested

 REQUIRED SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Understanding of specialty store business and contemporary market
• Knowledge of market and fashion trends, business environment, and competitors
• Outgoing, entrepreneurial spirit, ability to cold call and develop new business
• Bachelors degree
• Detail oriented and extremely organized
• Great problem solving and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with clients on the phone
• Well-spoken and excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Handles pressure and able to work independently
• Microsoft Office: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of Mac/Apple operating system and Photoshop/ InDesign a plus!