Associate Account Executive

Overview of Company

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 42 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist®, and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Perry Ellis International is seeking an Associate Account Executive to join the off price sales team.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Maintain account relationships for major off price retail partners in collaboration with Sr Account Executive
• Analyze retailer sales to identify important trends to drive incremental sales and find opportunities in the market place
• Manage customer communications and resolve issues in partnership with Sr Account Executive, Planning, Merchandising and other key teams.
• Research and create reports for management and team on a daily basis
• Understand and contribute to achieving internal goals and KPIs
• Order entry and follow through
• Manage showroom samples
• Track all purchase orders/ITs- maintain detailed log of all orders
• Interface with sourcing and purchasing to provide sales with accurate updates, changes, delivery dates, revisions, etc.
• Maintain open orders reports- modify dates as needed with approval of sales and the customer
• Manage back orders
• Generate inventory availability reports
• Monthly and yearly forecasting reports
• Assisting in appointments and sales presentations to clients
• Maintain and develop effective communication and relationships with accounts.
• Create sales tools to be sent to customers and also used during appointments- using JPEGS and CADS
• Manage multiple projects while meeting deadlines
  
  

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3-5 years experience
• Experience with Excel, Word, Google docs and retail math
• Excellent sales skills including the ability to create and build relationships and a demonstrated track record of teamwork
• Strong analytical and workflow management skills and the ability to meet deadlines. Multi tasking and attention to detail are critical for success
• Highly skilled and practiced in both written and verbal communication and comfortable in presenting to both internal and external partners.

Legal Disclaimer:

Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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