Associate Account Executive

Randa Apparel & Accessories; Rosemont (IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Randa Apparel & Accessories is seeking a motivated individual to assist in maintaining account relationships and sales operations. This role involves supporting Account Executives, managing client communications, and executing sales functions. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and some experience in sales or retail. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits, making it a great opportunity for career growth in a leading fashion company.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Hybrid work schedule

Three weeks of paid time off

Life insurance

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Commuter benefit plan

401(k)

Unlimited access to fitness and wellness program

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of Sales or Buying experience, can include internships.
• Retail buying office or vendor/wholesale industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support Account Executives with client management and sales operations.
• Maintain tracking reports to help management uncover trends.
• Execute daily sales functions including preparing internal production orders.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Organizational Skills

Customer Orientation

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Excel

Job description

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

Randa Apparel & Accessories is one of the world’s leading fashion clothing and accessories companies, operating across 11 countries with a portfolio of 30 iconic brands, including Levi’s, Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, Totes, Isotoner, and Columbia Sportswear. With over 100 years of industry leadership, RAA continues to produce exceptional products and services, delighting customers and empowering partners worldwide. From the #1 dress pant brand in North America to the #1 belt and wallet, RAA sets the standard for excellence and innovation

We empower our associates, create growth opportunities at every level, and strive to make RAA the best place to build a career.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

Position Summary:

Assists in maintaining account relationships and sales operations under the direction of Account Executives and above.

Essential Job Functions:

• Support Account Executives with client management and sales operations.
• Maintain tracking reports (e.g. Open Orders) to help management uncover trends.
• Provide support with meeting preparation by putting together meeting binders and preparing product samples. May attend client meetings and document meeting notes.
• Execute daily sales functions including preparing internal production orders to begin ‘go to market’ process of bringing product to stores.
• Communicate and update clients with the status of their orders and resolve issues in partnership with Distribution Centers and other departments as required.
• Coordinate with the E-Commerce team in uploading accurate product descriptions and photos on Randa’s E-Commerce platform.
• May act as a liaison for the flow of information between sales, design, distribution, merchandising, accounting, and overseas factories, among others.
• May assist in analyzing sales to identify important trends to drive incremental sales and find opportunities in the marketplace.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Education/License Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree/experience

General Experience Requirements:

• Required: 0-2 years of Sales or Buying experience, can include internships
• Preferred: Retail buying office or vendor/wholesale industry experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities (e.g. software proficiency, language, project management):

• Basic computer skills
• Computer literate; working knowledge of Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)
• Knowledge of “Retail Math”

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (e.g. lifting 50 lbs, travel requirements):

• Potential travel involved (less than 10%)
• Must be able to lift, open, and unpack boxes containing product samples
• Must be able to represent Randa at various industry functions, community events, and business dinners.

Core Behavioral Attributes (e.g. Interpersonal and communication skills):

• Good interpersonal, analytical, and creative writing/communicating and organizational skills
• Ability to organize work activities with attention to detail and good follow-through skills
• Strong customer and results-driven orientation
• Strong multi-tasking skills

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
• Commuter benefit plan.
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth.

“The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Randa management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.”

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