Job Description
Wholesale Account Executive
MRC Creations is an industry leader in designing and manufacturing intimate apparel for every shape and style. Backed by over 20 years of experience, we're able provide our customers great value and quality products. We are seeking an Account Executive to be responsible for a new sexy division aimed to be primarily sold in specialty stores and popular chain stores internationally. One of the primary duties will include, demonstrating the value of our products through buyer appointments, prospecting, showroom interactions and trade show exhibitions. Objectives are to proactively address client's needs, move inventory, increase profitably, and drive revenue.
We do not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Responsibilities Include:
- Manage the sales process from beginning to end for both current and new customers
- Develop strong working partnerships to secure and expand existing business
- Understand the processes and policies for each account including vendor requirements
- Liaison across internal divisions (Design, Production, Logistics, Customer Service)
- Partner with Design and Production to ensure that designs are adaptable, costs are measured, and concepts are clearly defined
- Daily communication with Logistics to ensure that orders are properly executed
- Create and organize ATS reports
- Manage customer's Purchase Orders in our ERP (SAP B1)
- Strategize how to move inventory and increase profitably
- Perform competitor and market analysis by researching competitor's price points, promotional campaigns, and emerging trends in colors, materials, and categories
- Follow a timely product/sales calendar to maximize business in a forward-thinking manner
- Develop business strategy by account that details annual growth
- Ability to travel to customers and to trade shows
Qualifications Include:
- Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or Business Administration
- 3-5 years of experience in apparel sales; preferably with off-price major national accounts
- Intermediate-Advanced in Retail Math - Calculating and Analyzing Gross Margin
- Intermediate-Advanced in Microsoft Excel for reporting and analysis
- Intermediate-Advanced in ERP
- EXTREME attention to detail
- Analytical mindset and strong business acumen
- Ability to prioritize, multitask and work under deadlines
- Excellent planning, organizational and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent phone etiquette and presentation skills
- Team player willing to perform related duties as assigned
Company Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Options
Company Perks:
- Collaborative company culture
- Career advancement opportunities
- Work and life balance
- Catered lunches
Schedule:
- Full-time
Salary commensurate with experience.