Department Store Growth Account Executive

Emergent Software; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Emergent Staffing is seeking an Account Executive for department store partnerships in Seattle. You will manage top accounts, drive sales growth and optimize inventory with cross‑functional teams to deliver retail results.

The role combines on‑site work Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays, and requires travel across the United States. Strong relationship skills and data‑driven decisions are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in account management or retail sales.
• Experience with department stores or national retail accounts.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP.
• Strong sales reporting, forecasting, and KPI understanding.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel for customer visits and events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for department store buyers and store leadership.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and sell-through to identify opportunities.
• Develop replenishment and assortment recommendations.
• Conduct store visits to evaluate product performance.
• Manage order lifecycle from PO receipt to delivery.
• Coordinate with Operations, Production, Marketing, Finance, and CS.
• Support product launches, line reviews, and market appointments.
• Prepare sales materials and retailer presentations.
• Travel for meetings, events, and store visits.

Skills

Account management

Retail sales

Merchandising

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business / Retail

Tools

Excel Pivot Tables

Power BI

Office 365

CRM platforms

Retail systems

E-commerce platforms

Job description

Emergent Staffing is seeking an Account Executive for department store partnerships in Seattle. You will manage top accounts, drive sales growth and optimize inventory with cross‑functional teams to deliver retail results.

The role combines on‑site work Monday through Thursday with remote Fridays, and requires travel across the United States. Strong relationship skills and data‑driven decisions are essential for success.