We’re looking for an experienced Account Executive actively engaged in the world of men’s footwear, with a strong understanding of competitive brands and trends, to join our Contemporary Fashion team in New York.
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 marketing strategies for key accounts to maximize awareness of the Vince brand
• Continually identify key retailers, growth opportunities and new accounts
• Execute reorders and customized orders for specialty stores, ensuring account revenue objectives are met
• Create accurate sales forecasts, monitoring and reacting to retail product performance
• Quickly anticipate and react to customer needs
We seek people with these qualifications:
• 3+ years account management experience in footwear required
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with key retailers
• Established track record delivering results to exceed financial goals
• Excellent analytical & negotiation skills and proficient in retail math
• Exceptional presentation & communication skills
• Highly driven with the ability to shift priorities to meet competing demands
• Ability to travel (50%)
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.