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Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are dedicated to designing, producing and marketing quality branded footwear using our expansive international resources. Our wealth of knowledge stems from the diversity of brands and successful products we have produced year after year.
Job Title:Account Executive- West Coast Region
Compensation: $60k to 110k plus commission
Summary:
To obtain sales growth with a designated key account in women’s footwear by executing the sales strategy put into place.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Deliver annual sales and margin plan through analysis of financial metrics
- Identify new client opportunities, secure new accounts, and expand line distribution
- Manage, develop, and maintain strong relationships with internal partners – design team, shipping team, production team
- Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and grow revenue
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting client relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
- Lead effective presentations and assortment recommendations to clients
- Achieve financial targets and monitor business for areas of improvement
- Create annual and quarterly plans to break down goals into more navigable parts
- Regularly run and review sales data to keep current with progress towards goals and take the actions necessary to achieve them
- Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
- Effectively communicate business goals to management, internal and external partners, and cross-functional teams, as needed
- Keep abreast of competitive market place
- Identify emerging markets and market shifts
- Keep current on general sales support activities such as order entery/shipping
- Plan and execute trunk shows and other events as needed
- Travel is required
Qualifications:
- Strong knowledge of retail math and planning
- Understanding of financial measurements
- Solid understanding of the footwear industry and market trends
- Strong organizational and follow up skills.
- Strong computer skills
- Prior buying experience would be a plus
- Must live and able to travel to: WA,OR,CA, AZ, NV, ID, MT, WY, CO, ND, SD
Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening.Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.
Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.
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