What are the responsibilities and job description for the Free People Wholesale Senior Account Executive position at Free People?
Role Summary
Free People is seeking a dynamic Sr. Account Executive to drive wholesale sales and profit goals through strategic collaboration with buyers and maintaining a consistent brand presentation across all Free People categories in partner stores and online.
Role Responsibilities
- Elevate the brand by expanding presence among specialty stores
- Focus on brand proud, specialty store accounts to drive higher AUR/emotional brand proud product sales and elevated partnerships
- Increase brand presence within the LA area
- Oversee day to day operations of Texas showroom
- Collaborate with sales team and their buyers to exceed sales and profit goals
- Manage to highest level of PO fulfillment through consistent monitoring of order status and communication to buyers
- Collaborate effectively with cross functional peers in merchandising, wholesale sales, and in store teams to communicate and execute
- Responsible for the overall scope of the business; anticipate next steps that need to be taken to ensure that goals are met consistently prior to the month and within the month
- Monitor market trends and identify future business opportunities and profitability
- Responsible for creating strategies to drive and grow sales on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Have a global awareness of the Free People business
- Put the brand first and ensure that the integrity of the brand is always protected and always represents the brand
Role Qualifications
- Passion for the Free People brand
- 5 plus years of wholesale experience
- Strong relationships with buyers and leadership in the marketplace
- Excellent presentation skills
- Detail oriented and a creative thinker
- Superior financial and analytical skills
- Strong excel skills
- Inventory management system experience
- Strong communication, organization and planning skills
- Must work well in teams
The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
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