ACCOUNT ASSOCIATE

Hawkeye Search Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in New York is seeking an Account Associate to support the Sales team by managing sample requests and executing sales reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business or a related field and at least 1 year of experience in a sales coordination role. Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office, are essential. This role demands a consistent in-office presence to appreciate product qualities effectively.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Sales Coordinator or Account Associate.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Account Executive and Sales Manager in all aspects of the sales process.
• Communicate daily with buyers regarding current orders and shipping updates.
• Review and analyze account selling reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Account Associate will assist an Account Executive and the Sales team with multiple accounts while managing all sample requests and executing sales reports.

Key Accountabilities

• Assist Account Executive and Sales Manager in all aspects of the sales process, including showroom management, market preparation, and administrative support


• Own and/or support bulk order tracking, on order log, receipt of order confirmations, shipping/delivery updates, and maintenance of order books


• Communicate daily with buyers regarding current orders, shipping, current sales, changes in delivery schedules, future orders and overall business


• Review and analyze account selling reports and run weekly/monthly shipping and on order reports


• Recap and present weekly retailer results (style selling, sales/stocks, etc.) for assigned accounts as needed


• Coordinate and attend market week appointments


• Ensure samples are effectively managed and pack/unpack samples for trade shows and out of town market appointments


• Special projects as needed

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Fashion Merchandising, or related field


• 1+ years of experience as Sales Coordinator or Account Associate (wholesale sales experience a plus)


• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills


• Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (must have advanced excel skills)

Consistent in-office presence is vital to the role as it is for all team members, so that we all have a full appreciation, aesthetically and tactilely, of the qualities that define our brand partners’ products and set them apart from their competitors.

Salary Description:

$55,000 - $75,000 per year