Sales Representative

Steve Madden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401K

Job summary

Steve Madden is seeking a motivated salesperson to manage assigned accounts, grow sales, and develop relationships with customers. You will balance profitability with sales goals while exploring new markets and attending industry trade shows.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to travel as needed. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in retail or sales, a marketing-related Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, and a proven track record in customer service and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience in retail, sales, or related field.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned accounts and maintain business relationships.
• Achieve sales goals while maintaining profitability goals.
• Penetrate new markets and secure orders considering delivery dates and inventory.
• Attend trade shows and participate in special projects as needed.
• Provide excellent customer service and follow-up.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Goals

Customer Service

Travel

Trade Shows

Time Management

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, related field, or equivalent experience

Job description

General Summary

This position is responsible for initiating contact with existing and potential customers.

Major Responsibilities

include the following. List the job's most import functions and responsibilities.

• Manage assigned accounts
• Achieve sales goals while maintaining profitability goals.
• Penetrate new markets.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with customers.
• Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment.
• Attend trade shows.
• Special projects as needed.
• Other duties as required.

Specific Job Skills

• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
• Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc. and have impact on others and the organization
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times
• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Assertive self-starter with strong decision making ability
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high pressure environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Personable and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, solves problems for self, complex problems are referred to supervisor
• Has no supervisory responsibility, provides basic work direction usually one-on-one

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations And/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, related field, or equivalent experience.
• 1-3 years experience in retail, sales, or related field.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $50,000 - $90,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.