Account Executive

Perry Ellis International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in lifestyle apparel is seeking an Account Executive to support the sales team. This role involves maintaining relationships with major retail partners, managing orders, and assisting in sales presentations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and experience in account management, particularly in wholesale sales.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in account executive roles or account management.
• Experience in wholesale sales with major department stores.

Responsibilities

• Maintain account relationships and conduct 360 sales for major retail partners.
• Manage customer communications and resolve issues in partnership with relevant teams.

Skills

Sales Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

Google Docs

Job description

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Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The company owns and licenses over 42 brands nationally and internationally, including Perry Ellis, Original Penguin by Munsingwear, Laundry by Shelli Segal, Rafaella, Cubavera, Ben Hogan, Savane, Grand Slam, John Henry, Manhattan, Axist, and Farah. It also licenses trademarks from third parties such as Nike for swimwear, and Callaway, PGA TOUR, and Jack Nicklaus for golf apparel.

Position Overview

Perry Ellis International is seeking an Account Executive to provide administrative support to the sales team.

Responsibilities

1. Maintain account relationships and conduct 360 sales for major retail partners in collaboration with Sr. Account Executives.
2. Follow through on orders and POs.
3. Order entry and follow-up on customer POs.
4. Track all purchase orders/ITs and maintain detailed logs.
5. Interface with sourcing and purchasing to provide sales updates, changes, delivery dates, revisions, etc.
6. Maintain open orders reports and modify dates as needed with approval.
7. Manage customer communications and resolve issues in partnership with relevant teams.
8. Generate inventory availability reports and assist in building tools to sell through ATS.
9. Assist in appointments and sales presentations to clients.
10. Create sales tools for sending to customers and during appointments, using JPEGs and CADs.
11. Manage showroom samples.
12. Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

Requirements

1. Bachelor's Degree.
2. 3-5 years experience in account executive roles or account management.
3. Experience in wholesale sales with major department stores like Dillard’s, Macy’s, Nordstrom, and Belk.
4. Experience selling men’s sportswear.
5. Proficiency in Excel, Word, Google Docs, and retail math.
6. Excellent sales skills with the ability to build relationships and demonstrate teamwork.
7. Strong analytical and workflow management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines. Multi-tasking and attention to detail are critical.
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, comfortable presenting to internal and external partners.
9. Team-oriented with the ability to build cross-functional relationships.

Additional Information

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