Account Executive

Atrium Staffing LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Atrium Staffing LLC is assisting a fashion company in Midtown Manhattan in their search for an Account Executive to cover maternity leave. The role will support wholesale operations, manage retail account relationships, and help drive sales across the off-price apparel channel.

The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of wholesale sales experience, strong knowledge of inventory planning and sales analysis, and excellent communication and Excel skills to coordinate with internal teams and partners.

Qualifications

• 4 - 8 years of relevant wholesale sales or account management experience.
• Recent wholesale apparel experience within the off-price retail channel.
• Experience managing retail accounts and supporting sales growth.
• Understanding of order management, inventory planning, sales analysis, and fulfillment.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.

Responsibilities

• Support sales strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and account growth.
• Develop seasonal business proposals and product assortments based on customer needs and market trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail partners while identifying opportunities to expand business.
• Monitor orders, shipments, deliveries, and inventory availability to support timely fulfillment.
• Analyze weekly sales performance and stock levels, recommending reorders, markdowns, and merchandising strategies.
• Forecast shipping budgets and monitor account performance against sales goals.
• Collaborate with internal Sales, Design, Production, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations teams to support account needs.
• Communicate with customers regarding order updates, inventory, product availability, and business performance.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Support account planning, promotional allowances, and other customer-specific initiatives.

Skills

Wholesale sales

Account management

Off-price channel

Order management

Inventory planning

Sales analysis

Fulfillment

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Client Overview:

Our client is a leading fashion company with a diverse portfolio of apparel and lifestyle brands. The company works with retail partners across multiple distribution channels, focusing on sales growth, product assortment, and long-term customer relationships. They are currently hiring an Account Executive. The position is based in Midtown Manhattan.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr - $45/hr, depending on experience.

Position Overview:

Our client is seeking an experienced Account Executive for a temporary maternity leave coverage assignment. This individual will support wholesale business operations, manage retail account relationships, and help drive sales performance across the off-price apparel channel. The ideal candidate has 4 - 8 years of relevant experience, a strong understanding of wholesale apparel, and experience working with off-price retailers.

Responsibilities of the Account Executive:

• Support sales strategies to maximize revenue, profitability, and account growth.
• Develop seasonal business proposals and product assortments based on customer needs and market trends.
• Build and maintain relationships with retail partners while identifying opportunities to expand business.
• Monitor orders, shipments, deliveries, and inventory availability to support timely fulfillment.
• Analyze weekly sales performance and stock levels, recommending reorders, markdowns, and merchandising strategies.
• Forecast shipping budgets and monitor account performance against sales goals.
• Collaborate with internal Sales, Design, Production, Customer Service, Finance, and Operations teams to support account needs.
• Communicate with customers regarding order updates, inventory, product availability, and business performance.
• Monitor competitive activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities.
• Support account planning, promotional allowances, and other customer-specific initiatives.

Required Experience/Skills for the Account Executive:

• 4 - 8 years of relevant wholesale sales or account management experience.
• Recent wholesale apparel experience within the off-price retail channel.
• Experience managing retail accounts and supporting sales growth.
• Understanding of order management, inventory planning, sales analysis, and fulfillment.
• Strong communication, organizational, analytical, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard business applications.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Account Executive:

• Experience with denim, casualwear, or lifestyle apparel.
• Established relationships with retail buyers and account teams.
• Experience with seasonal assortment planning, forecasting markdown strategies, and reorders.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits:

• Temporary maternity leave coverage assignment.
• Additional benefits, if applicable, will be discussed during the interview process.