Junior Account Executive

PUMA Gruppe; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a dynamic sales professional to manage customer interactions and oversee the sales cycle for Footwear and Apparel. This role involves preparing seasonal product assortments, managing accounts, and delivering top-notch service to ensure sales targets are met. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a basic understanding of retail sales practices. Join a vibrant team dedicated to excellence and customer satisfaction, and play a key role in driving the success of a leading brand in the industry.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in Footwear and Apparel sales.
• Basic understanding of retail sales practices and Microsoft Office.
• Outstanding communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day interactions with City Specialty Customers.
• Oversee the entire sales cycle and deliver high service levels.
• Prepare and present seasonal product assortments and financial plans.

Skills

Footwear and Apparel sales experience

Retail sales practices

Microsoft Office proficiency

Outstanding communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Retail Math concepts

Customer service skills

Product knowledge of Footwear and Apparel

Job description

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

Your Talent

• 1-2 years’ experience in Footwear and Apparel sales or relevant experience.
• Basic Understanding of retail sales practices and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and orally.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and make solution-based recommendations.
• Basic Understanding of Retail Math concepts and order book management.
• Ability to execute product presentations and communicate brand strategy accurately and effectively.
• Ability to deliver outstanding customer service
• Strong communication and networking skills
• Basic product knowledge of Footwear and Apparel.
• Domestic travel required.

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $82,000 - $108,600 + Bonus + Benefits

Pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Your Mission

• REMOTE CALIFORNIA
• Managing day-to-day interactions with our City Specialty Customers
• Overseeing the entire sales cycle from sell-in to sell-through and deliver the highest level of service to our customers
• Preparation and presentation of seasonal product assortments and financial plans.
• Manage accounts through proactive orderbook management, business planning, inventory control and data analysis to optimize retailer business.
• Execute seasonal GTM process: onboarding, sales meetings, presentations, allocations, deadlines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of external and cross-functional internal stakeholders aligned to the wholesale business territory.
• Achieve seasonal and yearly sales targets and development goals as defined by Sales Director.

PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.

PUMA supports over 21,000 employees across 51 countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.

Offer the best products to achieve the best results – for PUMA, for our wholesale partners, for our consumers. In close contact with our retail partners, we make sure the best PUMA products are available, when and where consumers are looking for it.