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Account Sales Executive

United Legwear and Apparel Company
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Executive
Posted 16 days ago
OUR COMPANY
Founded in 1998 United Legwear & Apparel Co. (ULAC) is a global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of socks, legwear, sportswear, bodywear, and accessories. As one of the leading resources in the industry, ULAC offers a full range of apparel, from newborn/toddler sizes through teens and adults, thanks to our partnership with Puma and licensing agreements with renowned brands such as Hurley, Skechers, Champion, Van Heusen, Weatherproof, just to name a few.
OUR TEAM
United Legwear & Apparel Co. has assembled a team of experienced professionals with like priorities all working together to make the company the very best in the business. Whether in sales, finance, planning, licensing, or shipping, the goal is always customer satisfaction and superior products.
INNOVATION, DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Our design and merchandising teams have expertise in identifying emerging trends, fashions, and consumer desires. We also understand the essence of a brand and translate each brand's DNA while creating apparel and accessories with the most advanced fabrics and yarns and designing items for sports/performance needs and lifestyles. It is the company's goal to deliver the best quality goods and the most innovative products within a category.
ABOUT US
The company as a whole works at a very fast pace. We thrive in an environment filled with tight deadlines, collaboration, and camaraderie. The entire company is very tight-knit. While we value sharp minds and professionalism, we like to surround ourselves with people who have a quirky sense of humor, and who understand what it means to be confident yet humble. We know how to get things done and have fun at the same time, and are looking for someone who can do the same.
https://www.unitedlegwear.com/
The Account Sales Executive is responsible for total account management. This position oversees product preparation and proposal, sell-in, account administration, and order transactions. This Account Sales Executive position requires tangential coordination with Logistics, Order Management, Production, and Merchandising to maximize the commercialization and brand management by the retailer.
Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):
• Grow Revenue, Increase Profitability, Expand Distribution
• Meet annual budget plans and financial targets
• Promotes and grows the brands/ categories in both existing accounts and new accounts.
• Build and Own strategic brand assortment strategies
• Review selling weekly and make recommendations to maximize sales
• Segment assortment strategies by distribution channel.
• Understanding the competitive landscape (price points, brands, products)
• Identify new opportunities to gain incremental sales.
• Actively use all Marketing tools, imagery, social platforms, and in-store promotions.
• Negotiate positioning within the floor by account to manage to sell in IMU% to leverage less MDA at the End of season.
• Partner with the planning team to maximize sales and performance.
• Travel/ ZOOM to accounts regularly, secure market appointments, and initiate timely follow-up and next steps.
• Own order file.
• Request extensions as needed and make substitutions to mitigate any loss of sales.
• Own inventory position
• Become a category expert
• Provide weekly account updates to team leaders and mgt. Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.
Qualifications/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• 3-5 years of sales experience as an Account Executive for men's and women's contemporary collections.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and database systems.
• Strong business judgment and sense of urgency and can work independently under critical time frames and work on multiple assignments.
• Excellent negotiation and leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills with the necessary interpersonal skills to deal with various individuals and clients.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret data and draw valid conclusions that show understanding and insight with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be extremely flexible and adaptable in completing a diverse range of assignments on time and adaptable to change and have the ability to prioritize projects and workload.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the department and company.
This is an on-site position.

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