Senior Strategic Account Executive

Gildan Yarns; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and development

Attractive benefits package

Job summary

Gildan in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Account Executive for English-language sales and customer service to lead key retail accounts and drive strategic growth. This role emphasizes strong relationship management, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with the broader Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The position requires a university degree with extensive managerial experience or a master’s degree with substantial relevant experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• University degree + Minimum of 12 years of relevant and managerial experience OR Master’s degree or University degree & professional designation/certification + 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• High degree of strategic thinking required
• Ability to work in a team-based environment
• Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred
• Vision is required in order to read instructions, interpret data and formulate metrics
• Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, receive information, and understand safety warnings

Responsibilities

• Directs sales and account management efforts for multiple strategic programs and customers.
• Manages the sales of customer accounts for key retail customers.
• Leads direction for product placement and sales of accounts.
• Collaborates with Director or Vice President on priorities and business strategies.
• Coordinates customer meetings at multiple levels and ensures data completeness for buyer meetings.
• Ensures timely execution of orders, forecasts, and modular delivery with customer teams.

Skills

Account management

Sales strategy

Team leadership

Customer relationship management

Education

University degree + Minimum of 12 years of relevant and managerial experience

Master’s degree or University degree & professional designation/certification + 10 years of relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gildan in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Senior Account Executive for English-language sales and customer service to lead key retail accounts and drive strategic growth. This role emphasizes strong relationship management, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration with the broader Sales Marketing and Distribution Team.

The position requires a university degree with extensive managerial experience or a master’s degree with substantial relevant experience, plus proficiency in Microsoft Office.