Free People Wholesale Account Executive - LA

Urban Outfitters • Los Angeles, CA

75d • $70,000 - $85,000

About The Position

Free People is seeking a dynamic Account Executive (temporary role, based in LA) to drive wholesale sales and profit goals through strategic collaboration with buyers and maintaining a consistent brand presentation across all Free People categories in partner stores and online.

Requirements

• Passion for the Free People brand
• 3 plus years of wholesale experience
• Strong relationships with buyers and leadership in the marketplace
• Excellent presentation skills
• Detail oriented and a creative thinker
• Superior financial and analytical skills
• Strong excel skills
• Inventory management system experience
• Strong communication, organization and planning skills
• Must work well in teams

Responsibilities

• Elevate the brand by expanding presence among West Coast specialty stores
• Focus on brand proud, West Coast specialty store accounts to drive higher AUR/emotional brand proud product sales and elevated partnerships
• Increase brand presence within the LA area
• Oversee day to day operations of West Coast sales team
• Collaborate with sales team and their buyers to exceed sales and profit goals
• Manage to highest level of PO fulfillment through consistent monitoring of order status and communication to buyers
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional peers in merchandising, wholesale sales, and in store teams to communicate and execute
• Responsible for the overall scope of the business; anticipate next steps that need to be taken to ensure that goals are met consistently prior to the month and within the month
• Monitor market trends and identify future business opportunities and profitability
• Responsible for creating strategies to drive and grow sales on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Have a global awareness of the Free People business
• Put the brand first and ensure that the integrity of the brand is always protected and always represents the brand

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• PTO
• generous employee discounts
• retirement savings
• and much more

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees