Account Executive

Levi Strauss & Co; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading apparel company is seeking an Account Executive based in Vancouver or Markham, passionate about driving sales and managing key accounts. The role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in the retail or wholesale apparel sector. Candidates must have strong commercial acumen and excellent collaboration skills. This hybrid position requires presence in the office twice a week, with competitive compensation and benefits package offered.

Benefits

Health insurance

Pension plan contributions

Product discounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail / wholesale apparel or consumer packaged goods.
• Strong understanding of the Canadian retail market and fashion trends.
• Results-oriented and self-motivated with continuous improvement focus.

Responsibilities

• Drive revenue growth and optimize profitability in designated territories.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery and impact.

Skills

Retail / wholesale experience

Commercial acumen

Collaboration skills

Negotiation skills

Proficient in Excel

Tools

SAP

SAS forecasting

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Levi Strauss & Co.

Calling all originals : At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

We’re searching for an Account Executive who is passionate and determined for driving sales, overachieving financial targets by developing and implementing our 4-P strategy and looking for all opportunities across the Canadian marketplace. This role will report directly to our Sales Manager, Key Accounts.

About the Job

• Leverage strong commercial acumen to drive revenue growth, optimize profitability, and support execution of sales strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to closing, while balancing direct account management, business development, and agent management in select territories.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align floor plans, assortment, order execution, inventory flow, and forecasting to ensure seamless delivery and business impact.
• Use data-driven insights, retail metrics, and P&L understanding to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and influence decision-making across internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead key customer touchpoints including seasonal strategy meetings, sell-ins, and market appointments with a focus on delivering clear, actionable storytelling and KPI alignment.
• Monitor market trends and the competitive landscape to proactively uncover opportunities and respond with agility.
• Monitor day-to-day administrative tasks including order management, inbound inventory analysis, sales reporting, account support, seasonal assortment building as examples.

About You

• 5+ years of experience in retail / wholesale apparel or consumer packaged goods
• Strong understanding of the Canadian retail market and brand landscape, with clear perspective on trending fashion brands, lifestyle brands and denim brands.
• Proven commercial and business acumen with the ability to translate data and trends into actionable strategies that drive growth and customer value.
• Strong collaborator with the ability to influence across functions, align priorities, and build productive internal and external relationships.
• Thorough understanding of retail math and business metrics including sales, revenue, margin, inventory turns, sell thru %, fill rates, dilution, AUR as examples.
• Clear, confident communicator with well-developed negotiation and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable navigating complexity, managing multiple priorities, and delivering in fast-paced environments.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs), Word, Outlook, with working knowledge of SAP and SAS forecasting.
• Results-oriented, self-motivated, and accountable with a focus on performance and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated leadership with a collaborative approach to coaching, alignment, and team contribution.

This is a hybrid position based in our Markham, Ontario office (but we are also open to Vancouver-based candidates). You will be expected in office 2 days per week, typically Tuesday-Wednesday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, pension plan contributions, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

LOCATION

Markham, ON, CAN

FULL TIME / PART TIME

Full time

Levi Strauss & Co. welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Recruiter if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Informing the Company that you require an accommodation will not impact the selection process in any way, either favorably or negatively.