Account Executive - Highend Department Stores

General Overview:

Present the collection to clients, follow through after market and assure sales projections are met and sales goals, performance targets are achieved. Manages full business needs of the accounts responsible for.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare for market appointments, set appointments and present the collection to clients.
• Achieve projections for the season.
• Manage the administrative process to run the day to day business.
• Follow through with buyers on order transmission and order input.
• Manage account specific day-to-day activities (Pos, shipping, customer service, RA, chargebacks, etc)
• Communicate with all DSA/Brand Ambassadors/Selling specialists to make sure they are informed and have all tools to achieved sales plan
• Communicate daily with buying office of clients (Assistants buyers/planners/buyers) to provide most exceptional customer service.
• Assure proper assortment by class at the door level.
• Analyze weekly selling and see opportunities for re-orders, swaps, and react to business needs. Looks at opportunities by door
• Prepare presentations on best sellers, opportunities, etc.
• Communicate to management overall business and product trends at accounts.
• Communicate and work closely with merchandising and design departments
• Is fully aware of the competitive landscape
• Manages Sales assistant

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• 3-5 years in a sales role (handling a major department store is a must)
• Strong computer skills are necessary
• Some travel may be required

Success Measures: (measurable goals and objectives)

• Achieve agreed upon sales plans.
• Achieve gross margin and dilution targets
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Leadership qualities are a must

Company Description

Elie Tahari is an international American accessible luxury fashion house founded by Elie Tahari, which designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories, eyewear and home decor. The brand consistently rates as one of the top selling apparel brands at Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, and Saks Fifth Avenue.

Headquartered in New York City, Elie Tahari has a global distribution network of over 40 countries and more than 800 points of distribution worldwide. The brand markets these products under several sub-labels, including Elie Tahari, Tahari, T-Tahari, and Tahari ASL. The brand utilizes the association of the Tahari name with fashion, benefitting from its prestige in the fashion industry. By the end of 2014, estimated sales of the company were around $500 million.

The company was founded in 1973 by Israeli-born designer Elie Tahari with a small boutique on New York City's Madison Avenue. To honor the designer's 40 years in fashion, New York City Michael Bloomberg declared September 4th Elie Tahari Day. His meticulous tailoring and perfect fit resonates with powerful women and is renowned for its focus on sexy, sophisticated, feminine tailoring. His designs have been worn by celebrities such as Angelina Jolie, Bradley Cooper, Kim Kardashian, Beyoncé, Hillary Clinton, Diane Sawyer, Gigi Hadid, and Gwyneth Paltrow and have been featured regularly in International editions of Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, W, and Elle magazine.

Work location: New York City, NY