Junior Account Executive

JOB FUNCTION: Fashion & Lifestyle
JOB TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: New York, NY
COMPENSATION: $65k - $75k
REMOTE / ONSITE: Onsite
POSTED: Apr 25, 2024

Our client, a private label company is a sweater manufacturer company based in NYC. They partner with leading retailers across the US and are looking for a Junior Account Executive to join their team.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$65,000 – $75,000

Position Overview:

The Junior Account Executive will assist and collaborate closely with the Director of Sales. The Junior Account Executive will be responsible for handling private label and branded accounts in department store and specialty stores.

Responsibilities of the Junior Account Executive:

  • Writing sales orders and analysis weekly selling reports
  • Manage accounts and assist Direct of Sales in market appointments
  • Creating and maintaining buy sheets, WIP reports, and pricing charts
  • Manage sample process, communicating with oversea vendors and client timeline
  • Providing client meeting recaps with photo presentations and showroom selections
  • Sending and following up on development samples to customers for approval
  • Create and analyze costing sheets through excel
  • Develop and maintain relationships with major retailers and specialty stores. Assist in growing relationships
  • Prepare reports and presentations using Excel to analyze sales data and provide insights to the team
  • Travel to customer locations to meet with buyers, realize any sales potential opportunities and ensure proper in-store execution

Qualifications for the Junior Account Executive:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in related position
  • Must have Private Label experience
  • Basic knowledge of retail math
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients
  • Proven ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Meticulous and organized, with a strong analytical mindset
  • Previous experience in sales or account management is a plus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite, PLM

Education Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred

Benefits:

  • Client provided benefits, upon eligibility
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EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
Position ID: 141467