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Stella McCartney · 1 week ago

Account Executive - Speciality Stores

Stella McCartney is a luxury fashion company with a strong ethical standpoint, known for being leaders and innovators in the industry. The Account Executive will support the US Sales Director by managing specialty store accounts, implementing business strategies, and ensuring consistent service and brand communication across selling locations.

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Responsibilities

Directly responsible for account management of major client accounts and specialty retailers
Together with the US Sales Direct, implements business strategies by designated account and develops financial plans by account and product assortment
First point of contact for client queries such as RA requests, reorders, repairs, store locations, product search, etc
Develop seasonal projections to forecast sales, markdowns, margin and turnover
Analyzing client performance and recommend strategies to drive business performance
Collaborate with client accounts to define and execute strategies and identify opportunities
Communicate with major accounts on initial budgets prior to market
Manage existing business including driving performance, re-orders, managing risk and liability, tracking shipping and selling etc
Strategize and execute on new business opportunity alongside US Sales Director
Present and sell seasonal collection to buyers from major/specialty stores
Manage, track and ensure shipment of all orders
Execute and summarize events and client activities for the brand
Prepare all informational packets and analysis for respective retailer meetings and presentations
Partner with Visual team to develop & implement retail specific visual merchandising guidelines and communicate all wholesale parameters on an ongoing basis
Partner with clients to ensure sales associates have been trained on product and visual merchandising guidelines to strengthen business performance and retain brand positioning, and brand messages
Collaborate with in-house teams such as Corporate Image, Visual Merchandising, Windows Display and Store planning to equip clients with relevant visual and branding tools
Reporting and consistent analysis to empower client and brand decision’s and strategies
Build and update WTD, MTD, & YTD sales reports
Conduct competitive analysis to maintain awareness of the marketplace and to influence strategy

Qualification

Account managementSales experienceAnalytical skillsRetail experienceExcel proficiencyPowerPoint proficiencyAgilityLanguage skillsCommunication skillsPresentation skillsProblem solvingRelationship buildingInitiative

Required

Degree qualification desirable
Strong sales experience and account management experience
Knowledge and experience of various markets across the US
Prior experience in retail or wholesale environment essential
Experience and knowledge of US department stores and specialist retailers
Excellent problem solving skills and solution based
Strong ability to take initiative and ownership of projects
Agility and ability to react quickly with strong sense of urgency
Aptitude to develop strong relationships built on respect and trust
Robust analytical skills
Strong Excel and Power Point skills are mandatory, word proficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Preferred

National account management experience preferred
Language skills a plus

Benefits

Employee discount
Exclusive staff sales and sample sales
Flexible working/core hours
Maternity/paternity enhanced
Fitness membership (Classpass) and onsite yoga
Volunteer and Birthday leave
Employee referral bonus
Financial Wellbeing Support Services

Company

Stella McCartney

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H1B Sponsorship

Stella McCartney has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
LVMH
2019-07-15Corporate Round

Leadership Team

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Morgan Edwards
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