What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Manager, EMEA position at alexanderwang llc.?
Summary:
The Account Manager will support the Director, Sales in managing the business development and brand positioning in wholesale for all product categories. This position will be responsible for brand management, operations, profitability, sell-in and sell-out performance in respective accounts
Key Responsibilities:
Business Management
- Monitor & evaluate business opportunities & challenges in product assortment & markets
- Develop business plans to drive growth in new and existing accounts
- Maintain regular communication with accounts (buying office, stores) to deepen understanding of demographic / market needs & trends
- Foster relationships with global sales counterparts & cross-functional depts
- Collaborate with global sales team on seasonal deliverables such as markdowns, competitive studies, hindsight analysis (market, end of season), etc.
- Liaise with NY headquarters & accounts to coordinate marketing-related activities
- Assist Order Management, Logistics, & Accounts Receivable in shipping & payment follow-up
- Ensure optimal brand presence online & in-store visual merchandising
- Conduct regular seasonal collection trainings, visual merchandising through virtual and in-store visits
Reporting & Analysis
- Compile & analyze weekly & monthly sales reporting
- Market preparation analysis – OTB, sales, inventory, on-order
- Ad-hoc analysis to support sound decision-making & business action plans
- Track & report ROI on expenses such as co-op advertising & selling incentives
Market Support (4 markets per year)
- Assist in market set-up preparation
- Plan & lead selling presentation for virtual & showroom appointments
- Assess & influence buys based on business trends & merchandising guidelines
- Partner with Order Management team on order entries & final order validation
Position Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2 - 3 years of experience in fashion wholesale and/or retail buying
- English, French, Italian required. Any other language is a plus
- Domestic & international travel may be required
Skills and Knowledge:
- EMEA regional expertise
- Asia Pacific regional expertise
- Advanced knowledge of financial KPI and retail buying metrics, analytical and data-driven
- Excellent communication, presentation & interpersonal skills
- Self-starter / thought leader with a team player attitude
- Highly organized with ability to prioritize & operate efficiently
- Strong attention to details & deadlines
- Passion for the brand with good product and fashion awareness of competitive brand and retail landscape
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V
In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential salary for this position is from $70,000 to $75,000, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.
Salary : $70,000 - $75,000