Associate Account Executive, Off Price Dress, Wholesale Apparel

Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America. The Associate Account Executive is responsible for managing and executing strategies/initiatives to achieve financial and business performance goals by account, resulting in the growth and development of a profitable business. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, manage and execute sales and merchandising strategy Forecast sales projections on a seasonal and annual basis tied to budgets Increase business opportunities within the appropriate channels of distribution Sell into inventory Foster close professional relationships with retailers to successfully manage the business Develop expert knowledge of the competitive landscape, including merchandising and pricing Propose new business opportunities and drive business by analyzing and reacting to selling performance and capitalizing on available inventory Partner with Retail Development and visit stores periodically to confirm optimal store placement, competitive adjacencies, sales support and see merchandise new deliveries Partner with Replenishment Analyst to monitor sales and fill rates of account to ensure they are in line in order to maximize profit Develop and present product ideas and concepts tied to individual account events/ needs Optimize organic growth in existing doors and plan and present ideas for further expansion Monitor accounts performance at retail and adjust strategies accordingly Develop strong relationships with buyers, associate buyers and planners in key accounts through daily communication to enhance information exchange and negotiations Communicate with internal departments to include customer service, planning, retail development, design and marketing at varying levels for exchange of information related to brands. Must be able to work in a team environment/ exchange information with colleagues Meet or exceed financial goals of accounts of responsibility Successfully execute strategies that drive business in accounts of responsibility Sell into inventory- minimize oversold and maximize profit Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.