Account Executive

Famous Footwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global footwear company, Famous Footwear, seeks an Account Executive to join their team in New York City. This role involves managing brand presence and strategic growth within the luxury market. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree and previous sales experience, particularly in luxury or specialty retail. The company offers comprehensive benefits, including discounts and career development opportunities.

Benefits

30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands

Career Development and Learning Opportunities

Benefits that Start Day One

Free, 24/7 confidential support for mental wellness

Relaxed Dress Code

Monthly bagel breakfasts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sales experience preferably with luxury department stores.
• Strong partnering skills, problem solving, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and expand Allen Edmonds’ volume and presence in the market.
• Identify new retailer opportunities and ensure profitability objectives.
• Create and maintain accurate sales forecasts.

Skills

Sales Experience

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Strong Partnering Skills

Microsoft Office Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Caleres Headquarters NY – 156 W 56th St, New York, New York, United States of America •

New York, NY, USA

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first.

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as anAccount Executive, Allen Edmonds in New York City where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

What will you be doing?

• Manage & expand : Manage and expand Allen Edmonds’ volume and presence within the Luxury and Specialty markets, while remaining focus on budget expectations and strategic vision for Allen Edmonds’ premium positioning.
• Identify opportunities: Identify new key retailer opportunities with successful placements from new accounts to strategically grow sold-to count. Ensure achievement of key account profitability objectives within owned tier. Interact with visits to both key accounts and Specialty tier to drive sell-thru, advocate for brand story, and train associates on brand POD.
• Provide strategy: Ensure key marketing and product strategies are placed within account base for maximum brand awareness. Ongoing planning and analyzing business strategies to track towards growth targets
• Brand partnership: Own brand presence at strategic trade shows as a means to grow tier of business. Operate as a brand ambassador within tier of business to champion brand strengths as an avenue for market share growth
• Teamwork: Work with internal teams in Order Management, Finance, and Marketing to improve tier of business efficiency and positioning of brand.
• Financial forecasting: Create and maintain accurate sales forecasts. Drive net sales and profitability through monitoring sales for trends, receipts, inventory and markdowns for accuracy and discrepancies with effective communication to accounts. Forecast returns, allowances and advertising funding, as needed, and manage accounts to budget.

Perks you will enjoy!

• Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we’ve got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• Career Development and Learning Opportunities. Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses, LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events
• Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
• Mental Wellness. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style.
• Site Perks: Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands. Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines. Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff.

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous sales experience preferably with luxury department stores and/or independent/specialty stores
• Experienced with both field and corporate working relationships
• Ability to set strategy and prioritize tasks
• Strong partnering skills; problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Skills
• SAP Experience preferred

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as theconsumerswe serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to thejoblocation. Please visityourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.

Fraudulent Recruiting Disclaimer: Please beware of fraudulent recruiting. Legitimate Caleres, contacts will use @caleres.com email address. We do not request money, checks, equipment orders, or sensitive personal data during the recruitment process. If you have been asked for any of the above, or believe you have been contacted by someone posing as a Caleres employee, please refer to our fraudulent recruiting statement found here: https://www.caleres.com/careers/be-aware-of-recruiting-fraud

Caleres Headquarters NY – 156 W 56th St, New York, New York, United States of America,