Associate Account Executive (FW)

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. Sales: managing department store/ecommerce accounts with a strategic focus on quality of sale participating in seasonal category product strategies, market presentations and assortment recommendations by client fluid communication with planning, direct to consumer, marketing & merchandising internal teams as well as exterior partners on a weekly basis; developing strong relationships with key department store contacts take a proactive approach to making recommendations to further drive the business in-season, identify and react to new opportunities by reviewing and analyzing sales data and feedback from colleagues fiscal responsibility to include: weekly order confirmation both fashion and replenishment/reorders/bulk order integrity/daily shipping/ monthly allocation calls effectively communicate business goals and partner with internal cross-functional teams, as needed keep abreast of competitive market place travel 2-3x per year Planning: provide direct accountability for financial budgets and expense chargebacks cultivate fluid relationships with account planners to revise projections to support business demand, determine risk and opportunity across category maximize brand profitability, further develop replenishment strategy and management partner with planner to manage open-to-buy (otb), forecasting and assortment recommendation plan by month, analyze market share to impact regionalized opportunities Marketing: partner with cross-category leaders within wholesale to leverage lifestyle brand focus partner with marketing to effectively communicate brand and seasonal product initiatives filtering through the wholesale lens, to the final customer via digital, print and in-store collateral partner with field sales team, on in-store presentation and standards, bringing seasonal strategies to life at point of sale manage online presentation and brand shop recommendations with marketing support The accomplished individual will possess 2+ years’ experience in a wholesale environment working with major department stores previous experience in an AE position strong written and oral communication skills proficient in Microsoft programs to include: word, powerpoint and outlook advanced excel skills an understanding of retail financial measurements exemplary level of customer service An outstanding professional will have prior experience working with major department stores and off-price retailers ability to thrive in a fast paced environment solution oriented attitude strong problem solving skills a sense of urgency and attention to detail; high accuracy ability to take initiative to complete tasks quickly and independently ability to prioritize and multi-task attitude of accountability and self-motivation Our Competencies for All Employees Courage: Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. #LI-AS1Visit Kate Spade at www.katespade.com.