Wholesale Account Executive

Lafayette 148

$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 3-5+ years of sales, wholesale, or account management experience
  • Strong analytical skills with sales reporting experience
  • Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple deadlines
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with wholesale platforms (e.g., NuOrder, JOOR, BlueCherry)
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Execute daily management of specialty and department store accounts
  • Directly communicate with Buyers and elevate issues to leadership when needed
  • Travel seasonally for market visits and training
  • Conduct analyses on sales and shipping for major accounts
  • Collaborate with various teams to ensure operational execution
  • Support seasonal planning including budget and assortment strategy
  • Manage communications regarding in-market order updates and changes

Benefits

  • Dynamic work environment with cross-functional collaboration
  • Opportunities for seasonal travel and personal development
  • Access to ongoing training resources and materials
  • Engagement in strategic planning impacting brand positioning
  • Involvement in client-facing events and seasonal presentations
Full Job Description
The Account Executive is responsible for managing and driving sales performance across designated specialty and department store accounts. This role owns day-to-day account management, cross-functional coordination, reporting analysis, and client communication to ensure operational excellence, brand alignment, and revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

Account Management
  • Execute daily management of designated specialty and department store accounts, adhering to all internal and external deadlines
  • Own direct communication with Buyers, Assistant Buyers, and Coordinators; elevate to senior leadership when appropriate
  • Travel seasonally to markets, conducting seasonal training sessions, researching market + product opportunities
  • Communicate store visits, market opportunities, and training session feedback through approved decks for C-Suite distribution
  • Manage internal and external communications related to orders, swaps, RTVs, sample requests, and related operational needs
  • Oversee backend administrative functions to ensure systems and processes remain accurate and up to date
  • Ensure timely and accurate order processing, communicating to all stakeholders
  • Own weekly sales and shipping analysis for specialty and major accounts
  • Partner with Senior Manager to compile data for weekly and seasonal reporting
  • Deliver weekly sell-through and product performance analysis to Wholesale leadership
  • Utilize retailer systems (e.g., Skypad) to analyze regional and product-level performance, identifying best/slow sellers and growth opportunities
  • Collaborate with the team to execute and manage seasonal trunk shows and client events
  • Partner closely with Wholesale, Planning, Accounting, and Logistics teams to ensure seamless communication and execution up to and throughout selling season

Seasonal Planning & Market Execution
  • Support seasonal planning including budget setting, assortment strategy, and calendar timing to secure advantageous brand positioning
  • Run owned account showroom appointment + support cross team appointments and walk-thrus
  • Clearly communicate market dates and order deadlines to clients
  • Support pre-market alignment calls for specialty accounts
  • Manage in-market communications including order updates, cancellations, and pricing changes

Operational & Administrative Management
  • Maintain RTV logs upon approval; communicate updates to buying teams and manage follow-up as needed
  • Manage seasonal dropship uploads for major accounts, ensuring accurate and timely launches
  • Process and document chargebacks including DSA, logistics charges, and pricing discrepancies
  • Oversee sample trafficking and seasonal marketing requests per client
  • Ensure all co-op, digital display, and e-commerce copy is confirmed internally and delivered to clients on time

Client Training
  • Partner with Wholesale Manager on development and execution of seasonal product training materials using approved templates
  • Manage all Product Knowledge logistics, ensuring clear communication to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensure seasonal messaging and product updates are thoroughly prepared for seasonal training sessions
  • Ensure all training-related expenses remain within approved budgets

Desired Background:
  • Bachelors' degree required
  • 3-5+ years of sales, wholesale, or account management experience

Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in sales reporting and performance analysis
  • Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with wholesale platforms (e.g., NuOrder, JOOR, BlueCherry)
  • Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment

Based Salary Range:

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $95,000. Base pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, and location.

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