Confidential Careers
Account Executive, Womans Wholesale Apparel - Major Department Store
Confidential Careers, New York, New York, us, 10261
Account Executive, Womans Wholesale Apparel - Major Department Store
The Kasper Group,
An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. Responsibilities: Grow new and existing account base, penetrate new markets, and develop and maintain business relationships with customers. Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment. Occasional travel to accounts. Accumulate and analyze weekly sales and stock levels for recommendations based on information gathered. Develop and implement business/product strategies to optimize sales and profit for the retailer and our Company. Utilization of corporate reports for credit, shipping, and booking purposes. Ability to execute operational duties to effectively manage a wholesale business, track selling, monitor markdowns, place and track orders, and understand 6-month seasonal vendor plans. Work closely with design and production to place production buys at the planned markup percentage for the division. Requirements: Minimum 5 years’ experience selling to Major Department Store Accounts. Expertise in retail math and seasonal planning. Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to handle OTB & GMA. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Excellent presentation skills. Proven selling and negotiation skills. Ability to multitask and problem solve. Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face to face and in group settings. Some travel required. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Wholesale, and Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies
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The Kasper Group,
An apparel industry leader for 30+ years, has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. Responsibilities: Grow new and existing account base, penetrate new markets, and develop and maintain business relationships with customers. Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment. Occasional travel to accounts. Accumulate and analyze weekly sales and stock levels for recommendations based on information gathered. Develop and implement business/product strategies to optimize sales and profit for the retailer and our Company. Utilization of corporate reports for credit, shipping, and booking purposes. Ability to execute operational duties to effectively manage a wholesale business, track selling, monitor markdowns, place and track orders, and understand 6-month seasonal vendor plans. Work closely with design and production to place production buys at the planned markup percentage for the division. Requirements: Minimum 5 years’ experience selling to Major Department Store Accounts. Expertise in retail math and seasonal planning. Strong communication, analytical and organizational skills. Ability to handle OTB & GMA. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Excellent presentation skills. Proven selling and negotiation skills. Ability to multitask and problem solve. Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face to face and in group settings. Some travel required. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Seniority Level
Associate Employment Type
Full-time Job Function
Retail Apparel and Fashion, Wholesale, and Wholesale Apparel and Sewing Supplies
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