Senior Account Executive- Women's Sportswear

Executive Profiles, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fashion industry company is seeking a Senior Account Executive in New York to drive growth in women's sportswear. Candidates should have over 6 years of experience in sales and merchandising, particularly with department stores and clubs. The role includes growing accounts, analyzing brand positioning, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a full-time position offering opportunities for professional development and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in selling, merchandising, and building a licensed brand.
• Experience with selling a Lifestyle brand across all categories.
• Proven track record of sales in a leadership role, preferably in dresses.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain both new and existing accounts.
• Analyze brand positioning and target new business.
• Present current collections to Buyers and Upper Management.
• Work closely with the cross-functional team for market strategies.
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve financial plans.

Skills

Sales and merchandising experience

Financial acumen

Analytic skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

BA Degree in Fashion, Marketing or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senior Account Executive – Women’s Sportswear

Title: Senior Account Executive Womens Lifestyle/Surf/Streetwear

Locations: New York, NY – Hybrid or California

A womens Lifestyle/Streetwear/Surf brand is looking for a Senior Account Executive to join our dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have experience working with department stores, TJX, off-price retailers, and club channels. Oversee merchandising and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives that drive business growth. Build and maintain strong customer relationships while engaging with upper management.

This is an exceptional opportunity for growth in a thriving environment. If you're passionate about the fashion industry and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for growing and maintaining both new and existing accounts
• Experience with Clubs, Department Stores, off price, TJX, and all tiers of distribution.
• Analyze brand positioning, target new business for additional opportunities.
• Present the current collection to Buyers, Upper Management and Product Development team
• Work closely with cross functional team to develop and execute market strategies for each season
• Coordinate with design on current sales trends and customer needs.
• Develop and implement sales strategies achieving financial plans
• Partner with retailers and execute key brand strategy and initiatives
• Collaborate with merchandising team creating product assortment plans, and line plans adhering to a calendar.

Skills & Qualifications

• 6 Plus years selling, merchandising, and building a licensed brand
• Experience with selling a LifeStyle brand – all categories
• Strong financial acumen and analytic skills and knowledge of retail math
• Proven track record of sales in a leadership role preferably in dresses
• Travel to accounts
• MS Office and Microsoft Excel
• BA Degree in Fashion, Marketing or Business

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Sales and Business Development