French Connection · 1 week ago
Account Executive, Specialty Store
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $70K/yr
3+ years expFrench Connection is a fashion company, and they are seeking a Specialty Store Account Executive. The role involves developing client relationships, facilitating sales processes, and contributing to overall sales growth while managing multiple territories.
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Responsibilities
Account Executive will be responsible for the Southeast, Southwest, and West Coast territories
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: developing relationships with accounts, traveling to trade shows, setting up showroom appointments, following through on the sale to an account, monitoring shipping for their territory, and growing the business in general
Travel to Dallas and Atlanta markets 5 times per year
Learn to sell the line, have a strong understanding of accounts’ historical performance to guide future buys, discuss brand performance, write balanced orders while working with buyers, analyze orders before shipping to ensure that all new additions are taken advantage of, and maintain showroom presentation
Suggest innovative ideas to increase sales and improve customer experience
Ensure that all samples and supplies necessary for the showroom are received and updated monthly
Create sales strategies to ensure continued development of their territory throughout the selling season
Market responsibilities include but are not limited to: learning to sell the line, write balanced orders while working with buyers, analyze orders before shipping to ensure that all new additions are taken advantage of, and maintaining showroom presentation
Execute merchandising strategies learned at line review
Travel to states within their territory to ensure that majors areas of business are scouted and developed
Trouble shoot problems and resolve complaints in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
(3)+ years, Wholesale or Retail experience along with general knowledge of the fashion industry
An ability to grasp clients' needs and to increase customer engagement
Must be sales driven and have ambition to essentially run own business
Excellent verbal, written communication, negotiation, analytical and time-management skills
Solid knowledge of MS Office (MS Excel in particular)
Travel ability and driver's license are required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing or relevant field
Company
French Connection
French Connection is a design led British brand, creating distinctive products across womenswear, menswear, accessories and home for the modern lifestyle.
1001-5000 employees
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