Associate Account Executive

Randa Apparel & Accessories; Vaughan; Hybrid; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading fashion company where you will assist in maintaining account relationships and support sales operations. This role offers a unique opportunity to kickstart your career in a diverse and inclusive environment, with potential for growth and involvement in various industry events.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Hybrid work schedule

Unlimited access to wellness program

Fast-paced work environment

Terrific career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or related field required.
• 0-2 years of Sales or Buying experience preferred.
• Basic computer literacy and knowledge of Retail Math needed.

Responsibilities

• Supports Account Executives with client management and sales operations.
• Maintains tracking reports to help management uncover trends.
• Executes daily sales functions including preparing internal production orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Basic computer skills

Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or related field

Job description

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, operating across 11 countries with a portfolio of 30 iconic brands, including Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Totes, Isotoner, and Columbia Sportswear. With over 100 years of industry leadership, RAA continues to produce exceptional products and services, delighting customers and empowering partners worldwide. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA sets the standard for excellence and innovation

We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

Position Summary:

Assists in maintaining account relationships and sales operations under the direction of Account Executives and above.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supports Account Executives with client management and sales operations
• Maintains tracking reports (e.g. Open Orders) to help management uncover trends.
• Provides support with meeting preparation by putting together meeting binders and preparing product samples. May attend client meetings and document meeting notes.
• Executes daily sales functions including preparing internal production orders to begin ‘go to market’ process of bringing products to stores.
• Communicates and update clients with the status of their orders and resolves issues in partnership with Distribution Centers and other departments as required.
• Coordinates with the E-Commerce team in uploading accurate product descriptions and photos on Randa’s E-Commerce platform.
• May act as a liaison for the flow of information between sales, design, distribution, merchandising, accounting, and overseas factories, among others.
• May assist in analyzing sales to identify important trends to drive incremental sales and find opportunities in the marketplace.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education/License Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Textiles, Product Development, or related field.

General Experience Requirements:

• Required: 0-2 years of Sales or Buying experience, can include internships
• Preferred: Retail buying office or vendor/wholesale industry experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities (e.g. software proficiency, language, project management):

• Basic computer skills
• Computer literate; working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) Knowledge of “Retail Math”

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (e.g. lifting 50 lbs, travel requirements):

• Potential travel involved (less than 10%)
• Must be able to lift, open and unpack boxes containing product samples
• Must be able to represent Randa at various industry functions, community events, and business dinners.

Core Behavioral Attributes (e.g. Interpersonal and communication skills):

• Good interpersonal, analytical, and creative writing/communicating and organizational skills
• Ability to organize work activities with attention to detail and good follow-through skills
• Strong customer and results-driven orientation
• Strong multi-tasking skills
• Ability to analyze and interpret information promptly
• Highly motivated, professional, & dependable
• Contribute positively to the team dynamic; Self-motivated to support the team.
• Practiced in written communication as well as verbal communication

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth.