We seek a solutions-driven and relationship focused Account Executive with a passion for developing and executing strategic sales which drive growth to join our Ryka team.
We are Caleres, a global footwear company with brands that fit people’s lives. We are ferocious about fit and living our mission of inspiring people to feel good, feet first.
We seek people who:
• Develop effective brand strategy to maximize sales and drive growth of the Ryka brand while meeting quarterly financial targets
• Build strategic sales plans, leveraging consumer and market insights to achieve sales targets which align with brand objectives
• Identify key retailers, opportunities and new accounts
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify key product categories/ideas for growth
• Ability to negotiate high volume deals
• Deliver practical assortment plans based on retail space, inventory turn and sell-through
• Monitor competitor brands and target market share to understand consumer trends and opportunities
• Effectively manage budget to drive account growth and profitability
We seek people with these qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• 5+ years wholesale/retail sales experience
• Demonstrated success growing retail sales to drive business results
• Proven ability to negotiate and influence outcomes with internal & external customers
• Natural problem solver with strong analytical skills
• Strong business acumen and retail math abilities
• Excellent partnering, relationship-building and communication skills
• Ability to travel (up to 20%)
But most of all, we seek believers who share in our ferocity for fit. People who believe remarkable things are possible and will not stop striving for them.
People passionate about their work. People who hold themselves and others accountable. People who think a $2.6 billion company should be as creative as a start-up. People driven by an insatiable curiosity. People who care about being the best, among the best.
