Account Manager

at  Cone Denim

Cone Denim, a global leader in denim authenticity and sustainable innovation for more than 130 years is looking to fill the position of Account Manager, based out of its division headquarters in Greensboro, NC.
The Account Manager is responsible for selling denim fabrics and pocketing, identifying, developing and maintaining contacts with existing and potential customers to grow business opportunities and sales volume. Additional duties include promoting new products, quoting prices and delivery dates, and working with customer service and manufacturing to keep customers informed of order status.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent successful selling experience.
• 2+ years successful selling experience. Prefer previous sales experience in denim or other textiles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated drive and initiative to excel; self-starter.
• Available to travel overnight for customer visits and tradeshows.
  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c

• Work with sales manager on forecasting of sales and inventory needs analysis for sales accounts.
• Develop sales strategies to maximize both sales and gross margin dollars for the business including the servicing of current customers, introduction of new products, and identifying potential new customers, and related time frames.
• Make sales calls, solicit and maintain favorable contact with potential customers to develop new business with special emphasis on new customers and product placements and developing new markets.
• Work closely with product design and development to share customer and market trends and share customer feedback regarding current and future product needs.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate sales records. Prepare reports and market trend analysis as requested. Stay abreast of competitor activities.
• Gain a thorough knowledge of denim products and the markets and consumers that customers are servicing. Provide creative, innovative product solutions to customers.
• Attend tradeshows as necessary. Stay informed of industry and market activity related to suppliers, competitors, and customers.
• Maintain exceptional and timely customer service to customers. Be proactive in servicing accounts related to new products, order status, deliveries, and any other product inquiry.