Sales Representative - NC

General Summary

The Sales Representative is responsible for initiating contact with existing and potential customers. This position supports the Wholesale business.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our LIC and requires working on-site five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage assigned accounts
• Achieve sales goals while maintaining profitability goals.
• Penetrate new markets.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with customers.
• Secure and place orders taking into consideration delivery dates and inventory levels for fulfillment.
• Attend trade shows.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
  
  

Specific Job Skills

Essential duties include

• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in group settings
• Decisions are guided by precedent and interpretation of applicable laws, etc. and have impact on others and the organization
• Work responsibilities frequently concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion at all times
• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Assertive self-starter with strong decision-making ability
• Ability to work in a multi-task, high pressure environment
• Ability to travel as required
• Personable and excellent customer service skills are essential
• Strong follow-up and completion skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
• Under general direction, examines moderately complex information and/or situations and prepares summary, solves problems for self, complex problems are referred to supervisor
• Has no supervisory responsibility, provides basic work direction usually one-on-one
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in retail, sales, or related field
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP systems.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  
  

The expected base salary for this position range is $135,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.