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Designer Brands · 1 day ago

Key Account Manager- REMOTE

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityMid Level
date4+ years exp

Designer Brands is the parent company of DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse, operating nearly 675 stores across North America. As a Key Account Manager, you will be responsible for growing and nurturing North American wholesale partnerships, focusing on building relationships and curating assortments that excite customers.

Consumer GoodsFashionManufacturingProduct DesignRetailShoes
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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers
Identify opportunities to expand Keds’ presence across wholesale channels
Develop detailed forecasts and reports to anticipate customer needs and shape business plans
Monitor account performance, including sales and shipping, to stay ahead of trends
Negotiate internally and externally to achieve sales and profit goals
Oversee order tracking and sample shipping to ensure seamless execution
Collaborate with product teams and fellow sales managers to create tailored assortments for each account
Share competitive insights from store visits and market research to inform strategy
Partner with planning and customer service teams to optimize shipping and profitability
Manage account P&Ls and markdown projections, offering creative solutions for inventory challenges
Prepare and present at shoe shows and regional events, showcasing Keds in the best light
Brief internal teams on product and marketing needs to drive wholesale growth
Work closely with product, marketing, planning, and customer service to turn insights into action

Qualification

Account ManagementSales StrategyRetail MathMicrosoft OfficeRelationship BuildingOrganizational SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

4+ years in footwear wholesale sales
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in footwear/accessory sales
Self-starter with the ability to work independently
Strong retail math skills—use metrics and trends to build winning strategies
Excellent relationship-building skills within the footwear industry
Team player with strong communication and flexibility
Exceptional organizational and time management skills
Professional, customer-focused demeanor
Skilled presenter with proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Preferred

Experience managing mid- to large-volume accounts, ideally in the Family Channel

Benefits

Free virtual health care
Robust family/fertility benefits
401(k) w/ match
Hybrid and remote work opportunities
Training programs
Professional development
Education assistance
30% off at DSW & DSW.com
Discounts across our family of brands

Company

Designer Brands

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Designer Brands is a retail company that designs and produces a variety of footwear and accessories.
dateFounded in 1969
location
Columbus, Ohio, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://designerbrands.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Designer Brands has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (13)
2023 (4)
2022 (1)
2021 (13)
2020 (11)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0M
2022-06-01Angel· $0M

Leadership Team

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Doug Howe
Chief Executive Officer
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Roger Rawlins
Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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