Freelance Wholesale Account Executive, Fashion Luxury Job at Eugenia Kim in New

The Freelance Wholesale Account Executive plays a key role in developing the Eugenia Kim domestic and international retail partnership business.

Job Description/Role Requirements:

• Strategize and execute new business opportunities.
• Monitor and analyze brand performance to maximize seasonal buy and in-season reorder opportunities, as well as recommend strategies to drive business.
• Prepare for appointments with detailed prep sheets, style selling history, specific door performance, seasonal selling trends, and all strategies needed to hit sales targets.
• Monitor sales order life cycles and ensure delivery dates are shared and updated with retailers, follow shipments to ensure seamless delivery, and perform data entry tasks.
• 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 messaging.
• Responsible for selling the collections during market via virtual appointments, phone/email, and at trade shows.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and developments to provide valuable insights and recommendations to clients.
• Maintain the highest level of client service; act as a brand ambassador (product expert, communication of company direction, policies, marketing plans and in-store merchandising standards).

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3-5 years of international/domestic wholesale sales experience in high-end or contemporary accessories or ready-to-wear/active brand.
• Strong sales experience and account management experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, excellent presentation and negotiation skills required.
• Strong computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel, JOOR, and NuOrder.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and solution-based.
• Strong ability to take initiative and ownership of projects.
• Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency.
• High energy, entrepreneurial spirit, and is a team player.
• Experience with trade shows and trunk shows.