Job Description

Our client, a leading kids apparel manufacturer, is seeking an entrepreneurial sales leader to join their team in NYC!

**Onsite 5 days a week

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a growth strategy
• Find and develop new avenues for growth by evaluating consumer trends, product opportunities, assortment needs, pricing, and the way products are positioned in the marketplace
• Analyze competitive market and translate those insights into differentiated products and business opportunities
• Proactively develop new programs and concepts to showcase to the retailer team
• Serve as a strategic partner to the customer, developing relationships across the organization and becoming a trusted resource for both day-to-day decisions and larger business initiatives
• Represent the business in important customer presentations, meetings and leadership discussions, while maintaining visibility across potential initiatives and driving opportunities toward measurable sales and distribution gains
• Lead a team of Account Managers
• Work cross-functionally with merchandising, PD, Design, planning, etc.
• Lead line reviews
• Build a high-performing account organization by setting priorities, developing team capabilities, and creating a culture focused on finding and pursuing opportunities.

Requirements:

• 10-12+ years’ experience in account management across apparel or consumer goods
• Bachelors Degree required
• Children's apparel knowledge
• Current experience managing Walmart business
• Strong project management skills
• Commercially driven with strong selling and negotiation skills
• Strong presentation, leadership, and relationship-building abilities
• Merchant mindset
• High organized and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal communication & writing skills
• Travel required

Please submit your resume for immediate consideration.

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