RG Barry Brands
Senior Recruitment @ RG Barry | Talent Management Expert
BASIC FUNCTION
To develop, implement and execute strategic plans within an assigned account base. This person is directly responsible for the profitable attainment of the annual operating plan, including top sales growth, profitability, and customer development.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Secures, cultivates, and maintains credible and trusting partnerships with assigned accounts. Navigates and builds relationships at all levels of management within customer teams both internally and externally.
Maximizes sales and profit growth through the development of effective merchandising and detailed go-to-market plans. Manages P&L and conducts profitability analysis.
Develops and implements comprehensive programs in assigned accounts including the effective sell-in, and placement of seasonal and annual store/ecommerce merchandising programs to our retail partners.
Provides direction on product assortment, account needs, promotional and marketing opportunities and POS presentation based on account knowledge and competitive challenges.
Partners with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Support and Account Support teams to ensure effective strategic planning, sell-in, timely deliveries and in-season management of accounts.
Manages analysis of sell-thru from internal partners against seasonal and annual sales plans for each account making recommendations for corrective actions to ensure maximum sales exposure.
Works with internal partners to provide monthly forecast on annual/seasonal programs through continuous monitoring of retail stock levels and selling trends ensuring adequate on‑hand stock to maximize sales and retail turns. Conceives, develops, communicates and executes Sales Action Plans (SAPs) monthly to ensure monthly, quarterly and yearly AOP (sales and margin) is achieved and exceeded.
Manages expense budget including all necessary and anticipated account expenses as well as eventual individual travel requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 2-5 years of selling experience or merchant background in consumer products.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Industry experience in footwear or accessories is a plus; wholesale experience preferred but not required.
Experience in selling and creating strategic go-to-market plans.
Strong oral, written and presentation skills a must.
Strong retail math skills, analysis and forecasting a must.
Willingness to travel frequently to assigned account(s), meetings, and retail markets (Approximate expectations: 15% corporate office travel, 70% work from home).
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Exemplifies Customer Responsiveness: Effective performers care for customers, recognizing that everything starts and ends with them. They develop and sustain productive customer relationships, actively seek information to understand customer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs, and act with the customer in mind while balancing company goals.
Communicates Candidly: Effective performers take responsibility for ensuring that individuals have current, accurate, and appropriate information needed for success. They effectively use oral, written and presentation skills to clearly get messages across and to ensure that expectations are understood.
Building Business Alliances: Seeking to understand a client/customer’s business and learn more about their personal drivers and motivators. Building personal relationships with contacts such that one is viewed as an ally and long-term business consultant rather than solely as a professional acquaintance, communicating regularly and following through on commitments.
Stakeholder Management: Developing and implementing activities, plans, strategies, discussions, and agreements that engage, inform, persuade, and gain the support of various direct and indirect participants in a process or enterprise. Working across silos and building trusting relationships with individuals and groups both internal and external to the organization to achieve synergies.
BENEFITS
Medical
Vision
Short Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
Basic Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness
401(k) with Company Contributions
Legal and Identity Theft Coverage
Generous Team Member Discount
Education Assistance
Scholarships for Team Member’s Children
8 Paid Holidays
One Week of Paid Summer Vacation
One Week of Paid Winter Vacation
Generous PTO
Hybrid Work Schedule
THE COMPANY AT A GLANCE At RG Barry Brands, we don’t just make footwear and accessories—we design comfort and style that fits into everyday lives.
Our purpose is to
create consumer-focused, digitally centric, earth-first brands that make life more comfortable.
With a legacy built on innovation and inclusion, we aim to change the standards for comfort and sustainability. We operate with ambition, responsibility, and creativity—always keeping our consumers at the center of what we do.
At RG Barry Brands, we believe that
how
we work is just as important as
what
we do. To that end, every role is guided by
Core Competencies —ensuring each team member thrives personally and contributes meaningfully to our shared goals.
For more information about R.G Barry Brands, please visit our website.
SENIORITY LEVEL
Associate
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Analyst and Sales
INDUSTRIES
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Secures, cultivates, and maintains credible and trusting partnerships with assigned accounts. Navigates and builds relationships at all levels of management within customer teams both internally and externally.
Maximizes sales and profit growth through the development of effective merchandising and detailed go-to-market plans. Manages P&L and conducts profitability analysis.
Develops and implements comprehensive programs in assigned accounts including the effective sell-in, and placement of seasonal and annual store/ecommerce merchandising programs to our retail partners.
Provides direction on product assortment, account needs, promotional and marketing opportunities and POS presentation based on account knowledge and competitive challenges.
Partners with Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Sales Support and Account Support teams to ensure effective strategic planning, sell-in, timely deliveries and in-season management of accounts.
Manages analysis of sell-thru from internal partners against seasonal and annual sales plans for each account making recommendations for corrective actions to ensure maximum sales exposure.
Works with internal partners to provide monthly forecast on annual/seasonal programs through continuous monitoring of retail stock levels and selling trends ensuring adequate on‑hand stock to maximize sales and retail turns. Conceives, develops, communicates and executes Sales Action Plans (SAPs) monthly to ensure monthly, quarterly and yearly AOP (sales and margin) is achieved and exceeded.
Manages expense budget including all necessary and anticipated account expenses as well as eventual individual travel requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
A minimum of 2-5 years of selling experience or merchant background in consumer products.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
Industry experience in footwear or accessories is a plus; wholesale experience preferred but not required.
Experience in selling and creating strategic go-to-market plans.
Strong oral, written and presentation skills a must.
Strong retail math skills, analysis and forecasting a must.
Willingness to travel frequently to assigned account(s), meetings, and retail markets (Approximate expectations: 15% corporate office travel, 70% work from home).
LEADERSHIP ATTRIBUTES
Exemplifies Customer Responsiveness: Effective performers care for customers, recognizing that everything starts and ends with them. They develop and sustain productive customer relationships, actively seek information to understand customer circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs, and act with the customer in mind while balancing company goals.
Communicates Candidly: Effective performers take responsibility for ensuring that individuals have current, accurate, and appropriate information needed for success. They effectively use oral, written and presentation skills to clearly get messages across and to ensure that expectations are understood.
Building Business Alliances: Seeking to understand a client/customer’s business and learn more about their personal drivers and motivators. Building personal relationships with contacts such that one is viewed as an ally and long-term business consultant rather than solely as a professional acquaintance, communicating regularly and following through on commitments.
Stakeholder Management: Developing and implementing activities, plans, strategies, discussions, and agreements that engage, inform, persuade, and gain the support of various direct and indirect participants in a process or enterprise. Working across silos and building trusting relationships with individuals and groups both internal and external to the organization to achieve synergies.
BENEFITS
Medical
Vision
Short Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
Long Term Disability (100% Company Paid)
Basic Life Insurance (100% Company Paid)
Voluntary Life Insurance
Critical Illness
401(k) with Company Contributions
Legal and Identity Theft Coverage
Generous Team Member Discount
Education Assistance
Scholarships for Team Member’s Children
8 Paid Holidays
One Week of Paid Summer Vacation
One Week of Paid Winter Vacation
Generous PTO
Hybrid Work Schedule
THE COMPANY AT A GLANCE At RG Barry Brands, we don’t just make footwear and accessories—we design comfort and style that fits into everyday lives.
Our purpose is to
create consumer-focused, digitally centric, earth-first brands that make life more comfortable.
With a legacy built on innovation and inclusion, we aim to change the standards for comfort and sustainability. We operate with ambition, responsibility, and creativity—always keeping our consumers at the center of what we do.
At RG Barry Brands, we believe that
how
we work is just as important as
what
we do. To that end, every role is guided by
Core Competencies —ensuring each team member thrives personally and contributes meaningfully to our shared goals.
For more information about R.G Barry Brands, please visit our website.
SENIORITY LEVEL
Associate
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Full-time
JOB FUNCTION
Analyst and Sales
INDUSTRIES
Retail Apparel and Fashion
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