Account Executive, Handbags

Vida Shoes International

• $80K — $140K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience selling branded handbags
  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on follow-through
  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative
  • Capable of prioritizing in a fast-paced environment
  • Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
  • Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, especially with Pivot tables
  • Experience in wholesale and knowledge of the handbags sector
  • Bachelor's degree preferred

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales with existing and new accounts
  • Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue
  • Achieve designated revenue and margin goals
  • Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities
  • Collaborate with design, shipping, and production teams
  • Travel to client accounts and participate in trade shows
  • Build and maintain trusting relationships with customers
  • Provide weekly business recaps to the General Manager
  • Analyze accounts and competitors to stay informed

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Dynamic and collaborative work environment
  • Engagement with a creative team in product development
  • Traveling opportunities to various locations and events
  • Access to industry insights and marketing strategies
Full Job Description
Job Title: Account Executive, Handbags

Compensation: $80K-$140K

Requirements:
  • Drive sales with active accounts and open new accounts.
  • Develop and implement sales strategies in order to grow revenue and gross margin.
  • Achieve revenue and margin plan.
  • Identify opportunities and execute a plan to achieve these opportunities
  • Partner with design team, shipping team, and production team.
  • Travel to accounts and trade shows.
  • Foster lasting relationships with customers by building trust.
  • Complete weekly Monday recap due to GM recapping current business
  • Shop your accounts and their competition to stay knowledgeable and current on business.


Qualifications:
  • 5+ Years of selling branded handbags.
  • Proven track record to surpass sales targets.
  • Excellent communication and organization skills.
  • Attention to detail and consistent follow through.
  • Highly self-motivated, willing to take initiative but also follow direction.
  • Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Team player attitude.
  • Proficient in Excel, with a strong working knowledge of Pivot tables, and PowerPoint.
  • Wholesale/ Handbags background.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred.


Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.

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