Account Executive, Donna Karan Handbags

giiicareers; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Employee discounts across G-III brands

Growth opportunities within a global…

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. seeks an Account Executive for the Donna Karan Handbags division at the New York City showroom.

You will manage and grow existing accounts, analyze sales data, and develop exclusive products with buyers to meet customer demands. The ideal candidate has 5+ years wholesale/retail fashion experience, a Bachelor's degree preferred, strong sales, negotiation, analytical, and time-management skills, and proficiency in Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wholesale or retail experience in fashion.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field preferred.
• Strong sales acumen with ability to manage and grow a territory independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, negotiation, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing accounts for Specialty and Dept stores.
• Analyze sales data and market share; identify opportunities.
• Develop exclusive products with accounts to meet customer demands.
• Maintain orders, create batch sheets, and resolve cancels/oversells.
• Collaborate with buyers and merchandisers to plan assortments and market strategies.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Account Executive

Department:Donna Karan Handbags

Reports To:Senior Vice President of Sales

Location (On-Site):New York City Showroom

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.

Key Accountabilities

Account Management and Growth: Responsible for management and growth of existing accounts for Specialty and Dept stores. Responsible for the analysis of sales data, such as classification analysis and market share. Work closely with accounts to create exclusive product to meet the demands of the customers. Cultivate buyer relationships. Create and implement business plans by account to achieve sales and brand goals. Work closely with accounts to create exclusive product to meet the demands of the customers. Maintain all orders, which includes creating batch sheets, reviewing orders for accuracy, replacing dollars lost due to cancels or oversolds.

Strategy

Create seasonal bookings report for quick glance of current projections and seasonal bookings. Work closely with visual merchandiser to assort buys, create market strategies, and to increase seasonal bookings.

Analysis

Consistently analyzing sales data, such as classification analysis and market share, looking for both growth and missed opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of wholesale or retail experience within the fashion industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field preferred.
• Strong sales acumen with the ability to manage and grow a territory independently.
• Excellent verbal, written, negotiation, analytical, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability and willingness to travel extensively; valid driver’s license required.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of ownership.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Opportunities for growth within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, fast-paced sales environment

Compensation

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good‑faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

G-III Apparel Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.