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Account Executive (New York)

USA Legwear · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Seasonal

The Account Executive will oversee day-to-day functions for leading sock brands and interact daily with accounts. They will also work with Production/Sourcing, Brand Management/Design, Imports, Planning, Marketing, Operations teams to help oversee all aspects of the business. The ideal candidate is a strong project manager who excels at reviewing work for accuracy, coordinating cross functional tasks, and maintaining exceptional account service.
Responsibilities:
Manage daily business needs for key accounts, margin files, pricing updates, inventory reviews, preparing leadership‑ready documents, and providing project‑based support for additional accounts as needed
Assist in presenting seasonal lines and communicating customer pricing, orders, and shipping timelines
Review monthly and annual sales, margin, and inventory goals and provide insights to internal stakeholders
Partner with Planning to align inventory forecasts, projections, and replenishment strategies
Prepare showroom spaces and materials for buy meetings and account presentations
Oversee allocation and inventory management to meet sales, gross margin, and inventory targets, ensuring inbound shipments and inventory flow support customer timelines
Ensure orders follow customer‑specific shipping guidelines and coordinate order processing, shipment tracking, and open order updates
Collaborate with Brand Management on trends, best/worst sellers, and future SKU planning
Work with Production/Sourcing to review costing, confirm margin targets, and maintain inbound shipment schedules
Oversee maintenance of inventory lists, open order updates, and weekly projection files
Review Sales Assistant work for accuracy, completeness, and alignment with account needs
Support workflow oversight for cross‑functional team members, including reviewing work from direct reports and ensuring deadlines are met
Project manage cross‑team tasks to ensure timely execution, proper prioritization, and consistent communication across departments
Qualifications:
BA or BS preferred
4+ years’ wholesale sales experience
Strong Excel skills
Ability to multitask, have a high sense of urgency, and maintain attention to detail
Strong presentation, verbal, and written communication skills
Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
Ability to work with associates at all levels
Annual salary range starting at $100,000
The disclosed salary range is commensurate with experience and does not reflect the total compensation package. Our associates have access to other valuable benefits that our Human Resources team is happy to share with candidates during the interview process.