Account Executive, Juniors Division-Southeast LA
Our client is seeking an experienced Account Executive for their Juniors division. This is a great opportunity to join a busy, growing business and play a key role in managing and expanding major account relationships.
This position is responsible for maintaining and building strong relationships with retail buyers, driving sales, and representing the business across major accounts. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in the Juniors market and brings current buyer relationships that can help grow the business, including retailers such as JCP, Burlington, Windsor, Tillys, and Von Maur. We are also looking for someone who can open new accounts with retailers such as Nordstrom Rack, Dry Goods, Maurices, Torrid, Vici, Fashion Nova, and Asos.
What You Will Do:
- Maintain and build relationships with key decision-makers and retail buyers
- Review trends and weekly sales performance with buyers
- Implement seasonal profitability plans
- Meet internal sales and margin goals monthly
- Influence the company’s inventory strategy
- Coordinate merchandising efforts across internal teams
- Communicate cross-functionally with customer service, production/development, and design
- Identify and develop new account opportunities with retailers such as Nordstrom Rack, Dry Goods, Maurices, Torrid, Vici, Fashion Nova, and Asos
- Manage complex verbal and written communication in both one-on-one and group settings
- Operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Stay highly organized with strong attention to detail, time management, and follow-through
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Juniors apparel
- Will manage buyer relationships with retailers such as JCP, Burlington, Windsor, Tillys, and Von Maur
- Solid relationship and ability to open new accounts with retailers such as Nordstrom Rack, Dry Goods, Maurices, Torrid, Vici, Fashion Nova, and Asos
- Experienced in negotiating private label and branded business
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
- Must be able to travel as needed
ON SITE FULL TIME!!
