Account Executive - ONE Jeanswear Group

One Jeanswear Group is currently looking for an Account Executive for New York City area. This position is responsible for executing sales strategy and initiating and maintaining contact with existing and potential customers and maximizing wholesale shipments with these customers. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Communicate and review with each account and the sales force on a daily basis for on order shipping, changes in distribution & deliveries, acceleration of early shoes, cancellations and selling of test cases

Grow new and existing account base, penetrate new markets and develop & maintain business relationships with customers

Achieve sales goals

Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment

Attend trade shows

Accumulating and analyzing 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 & track orders and understand 6 month seasonal vendor plans

Special projects as assigned

Other duties as required

The qualifications required for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Interpersonal interactions such as coaching, negotiating, selling and making group presentations

Proficient in Retail Math, including Gross Margin analysis and Open to Buy

Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face to face and in group settings

Travel required

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, related field or equivalent experience

An EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.