Account Executive- Akris punto

POSITION SUMMARY
The Account Executive will develop and maintain relationships with all key retail sales influencers, store management, marketing and merchant teams in order to drive full price sell through and grow purchases. Act as brand ambassador consistently upholding core values and communicating key messages of the house. Consistently manage “People, Product, and Placement”.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead showroom market appointments with buyers, merchants and store teams, building assortments based on in-depth knowledge and analysis of historical sales performance by class / door

Provide guidance and support to buyers following market regarding style and by door assortments for fashion and architectural purchases

Liaise with PR/marketing, visual merchandising and store management teams to plan and execute seasonal selling initiatives including clinics, trunk shows, selling days and elevated in-store customer acquisition / brand focus events

Maintain critical eye for Akris punto real estate within stores regarding placement and adjacencies, monitor and uphold visual merchandising standards in all doors

Weekly communication with Brand Ambassadors and Designated Selling Associates to identify sales opportunities / concerns that can be addressed at the store level

Coordinate with buying offices and store teams to ensure timely succession planning for Brand Ambassador / Designated Selling Associate turnover

Identify and communicate future product opportunities by remaining current on industry trends, market activities and competitors’ offerings

Prepare weekly / monthly reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing sell through information by account, style and door

Maintain superior service by consistently establishing and enforcing organization standards and codes of the house

Identify prospecting opportunities within markets of responsibility

Provide support as needed to Director of Sales on all aspects of business development and day to day functions

Manage online merchandising and partner with buying teams / market editors to ensure appropriate seasonal representation / promotion.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 5 years of ready-to-wear (RTW) experience within a wholesale environment.

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion merchandising or relevant field preferred

Strong analytical skills, relationship-building and leadership skills

Ability to multi-task and be highly detail oriented

Great problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot

Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication both verbal and written

High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

Flexibility to work hours required by the seasonal market calendar

Ability to travel as needed to support the needs of the business, approximately 30-40%

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