Account Executive

At RAA, we trust and believe in our associates to fashion their future.

Haggar, a division of Randa Apparel & Accessories, has grown from a manufacturer of men’s fine dress pants and slacks into one of the most recognized men’s apparel brands in the market. Haggar products are sold in over 10,000 stores throughout North America, and it has a robust e-commerce business, both DTC and with pure plays and wholesale accounts.

Want to work at a diverse, equitable, & inclusive workspace where associates are encouraged to bring their true, authentic selves?

Apply today and fashion your future with RAA.

Essential Job Functions:

• Develops and implements business plans for assigned account(s) in order to facilitate achievement of short-term and long-term financial goals.
• Develops and maintains favorable relationships with new and existing clients in order to foster collaboration and strengthen partnerships.
• Prepares for and attends client meetings, ensuring presentation materials, client binders and product samples are organized for the meeting.
• Analyzes sales and identifies retail trends to drive incremental sales and find opportunities in the marketplace. Researches and creates reports for management as requested.
• Provides feedback to Designers and Merchandisers to ensure products meets client expectations and are within target costing.
• Writes and completes internal production orders to begin ‘go to market’ process of bringing product to stores.
• Manages customer communications and resolve issues in partnership with Merchandising, Design, Planning, Distribution Centers, and other key teams.
• Manages orders, shipping, logistics and other day-to-day client issues.
• Works with Forecasting team on seasonal forecasts to ensure appropriate inventory levels are supported.
• All other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/License Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree/experience

General Experience Requirements:

• Required: 3-5 years’ experience in Sales or Buying experience
• Preferred: Retail buying office or vendor/wholesale industry experience

Skills, Knowledge, Abilities (e.g. software proficiency, language, project management):

• Proficient understanding & execution of “Retail Math”
• Supervisory experience and/or leadership skills
• Computer literate in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite products (especially Excel)
• Excellent presentation skills for internal and external customers
• Strong organizational skills and problem-solving skills

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (e.g. lifting 50 lbs., travel requirements):

• Ability to travel frequently on domestic and international trips (25% - 30%), previous experience traveling overseas is a plus.
• Must be able to receive, lift, open, and unpack boxes containing product samples
• Must be able to represent Randa at various industry functions, community events and business dinners.

Core Behavioral Attributes (e.g. Interpersonal and communication skills):

• Ability to problem-solve, multi-task, and manage time appropriately
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills
• Detailed-oriented and excellent follow-through skills
• Attention to detail and follow-through skills are essential
• Ability to analyze and interpret information promptly
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and prone to take action
• Highly motivated, professional, & dependable
• Contribute positively to the team dynamic; Self-motivated to support the team.
• Practiced in written communication as well as verbal communication

What we Offer:

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions. 
• Commuter benefit plan. 
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to our award-winning online fitness, and wellness program.
• A great place to work, fast-paced, with terrific career growth