Wholesale Sales Account Executive

Urban Expressions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Urban Expressions, a Los Angeles-based women's handbag brand, is seeking a Sales Account Executive with a strong wholesale background to manage and grow a boutique account base from our LA showroom.

You will sell seasonal collections, travel to major trade shows, merchandise samples, and nurture existing accounts while developing new relationships, with a focus on collaboration with marketing and sales teams. This on-site role requires weekends during shows.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of wholesale sales experience, ideally in handbags, accessories, footwear, or apparel.
• Strong phone and email communications.
• Highly organized and Excel proficient.
• Experience writing and processing purchase orders.
• Ability to travel for trade shows as needed.
• Self-starter in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Sell seasonal collections from the Los Angeles corporate showroom.
• Travel to trade shows in major markets (Las Vegas, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami).
• Merchandise and organize product samples.
• Keep accounts informed on current and upcoming collections.
• Contribute to marketing, social media, and PR initiatives.
• Maintain and service existing accounts while developing new relationships.
• Partner with management to grow key accounts.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly.
• Participate in trend forecasting and market analysis.
• Maintain showroom presentation and office needs.
• Work weekends during trade show events.
• Take on other tasks to support the team.

Skills

Wholesale sales

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

Purchase orders

Travel for trade shows

Team player

Job description

We’re looking for a passionate and savvy Sales Account Executive to join our growing team at Urban Expressions, a Los Angeles-based women's handbag brand. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong wholesale background to manage and expand a thriving boutique account base of 1,000–2,000 active customers.

What You’ll Do

• Sell our seasonal collections from our Los Angeles corporate showroom
• Travel to trade shows across major markets (Las Vegas, New York, Atlanta, Dallas, Miami)
• Merchandise and organize product samples
• Keep accounts informed on current and upcoming collections
• Contribute to marketing, social media, and PR initiatives
• Maintain and service existing accounts while developing new relationships
• Partner with management to identify and grow key accounts
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Participate in trend forecasting and market analysis
• Help maintain showroom presentation and general office needs
• Work some weekends during trade show events
• Take on other tasks as needed to support the team

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years of wholesale sales experience, ideally in Handbags, Accessories, Footwear, or Apparel
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills—both phone and email
• Highly organized and Microsoft Excel proficient
• Experience writing and processing purchase orders
• Ability to travel for trade shows as needed
• Self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Must be a team player with a great attitude

Please Note: This is a full-time, on-site only position based at our corporate showroom in Los Angeles. Remote or hybrid work is not available. We’re especially interested in candidates with existing experience in the fashion and accessories space.

If you're enthusiastic about fashion and building strong client relationships—we'd love to hear from you!