BALENCIAGA Account Executive, RTW & Kids | New York, NY

Job description

Summary
We are currently seeking an Account Executive, RTW & Kids who will report to the Sales Manager, RTW, Kids, and Soft Accessories.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Support, manage and supervise RTW & Kids categories for all of the company’s wholesale accounts.

Job Description

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

·  Cultivate an active dialogue with buyers regarding product, brand positioning, and develop action-oriented proposals
·  Develop trusted relationships with business partners and buying teams
·  Responsible for sales analysis and compiling selling reports at a weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis
·  Complete all reporting on aged inventory analysis seasonally
·  Travel to wholesale locations seasonally to manage the training of sales staff on the brand, collection, and visual merchandising
·  Partner with Accounts Receivable to help collect payment when necessary
·  Monitor shipping status and communicate to appropriate vendors and buyers on a weekly basis
·  Responsible for order entry and processing as well as generating reorders as required
·  Provide visual merchandising plans based on corporate directives, merchandise spaces when needed
·  Manage DSA program and monitor performance on a monthly basis
·  Prepare premarket and business agendas for all executive meetings
·  Collaborate and work with all members of the team to help create a cohesive wholesale business across all channels

WHO YOU ARE

·  3+ years of applicable experience in a luxury fashion company
·  Bachelor’s degree in business or Fashion related discipline
·  Experience in a luxury fashion company and strong business acumen is required
·  Clear understanding of the Wholesale market and competitive landscape
·  Passionate about exceeding corporate goals and driving business through excellent execution
·  Knowledge of current market trends and buying psychology
·  Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
·  High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint required, experience with Stealth and Skypad a plus
·  Proficient in retail math and ability to read
·  Excellent organizational skills, time management skills and work ethic
·  Strong communication skills both written and verbal
·  Ability to travel

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is an exciting opportunity to join Balenciaga’s Corporate team as an Account Executive who will drive the business and contribute to the brand philosophy. We invite you to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms; race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law, enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for and it is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-06-27

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Balenciaga America Inc.