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We are seeking an Account Executive role with a top home goods company based in NYC. AE will be working with off price large box retailers. Role is based in their NYC office. Covering home goods, storage, baskets and other categories. Can come from RTW or accessories as well for this role. Strong sales background as well as knowledge of the understanding of how production works once buyer places the order.
Job Responsibility:
Drive sales growth by building and maintaining strong relationships with key buyers in off-price retailers
Identify and pursue high-volume business opportunities by aligning product offerings with off-price buying strategies and open-to-buy needs
Develop and present opportunistic, trend-right assortments that meet aggressive price points and margin requirements
Lead buyer meetings, line reviews, and sell-in presentations with a strong focus on closing deals quickly in a fast-paced environment
Negotiate costing and program pricing to win business while maintaining profitability in highly competitive situations
Partner with design and factories to engineer products that hit target costs without compromising quality or trend appeal
Manage rapid product development cycles to support the opportunistic nature of off-price buying
Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify gaps and drive new product opportunities
Maintain and manage quote sheets, costing, and margin targets to support large-scale programs
Provide exceptional customer service by responding quickly to buyer requests, changes, and last-minute opportunities
Collaborate cross-functionally to execute programs efficiently while maximizing sales volume and profitability
Requirements:
Strong sales background
Analysis
Production experience
5+ years of experience in driving sales in fashion/home goods