Account Manager - Skechers VIC

at  Accent Group

Established in 1992 Skechers USA, Inc is based in Manhattan Beach, California is an award-winning global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry. With over 150+ Skechers stores across Australia & New Zealand, our lifestyle footwear appeals to trend-savvy men, women and children. Skechers’ success stems from its team, high-quality, varied product offering, diversified domestic and international distribution channels, and targeted multi-channel marketing.

Why work at Accent Group?

• Generous Team Member Discounts off Accent Group brands!
• Discounted Gym Membership & Healthcare
• Access our to Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Parental Leave and many more!

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We have an exciting opportunity as an Wholesale Account Manager to join our Skechers Wholesale Team in VIC. Reporting to the National Sales Manager - Skechers (Wholesale),your responsibilities will include delivering Sales of relevant brands to assigned Wholesale Customers / Accounts and overall Responsibility to manage the assigned account for the wholesale business.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE:

• Sell In future ranges and deliver the brand strategies, product stories and key commercial objectives for each season to the accounts.
• Manage the order book continuously and sell available free stock to drive positive stock management and achieve sales outcomes for the wholesale business.
• Consistently monitor and report on sell through of all wholesale accounts.
• Ensure an efficient process for sales, finance, marketing, operations and customer experience is achieved.
• Deliver consistent communication with key personal at all accounts.
• Help to support the negotiation, completion and overall delivery of Accent Trading Terms and the wholesale businesses Key Commercial objectives.
• Remain relevant to the brand being sold and the customer being serviced as well as staying up to date with the overall marketplace.
• Account Mangers must be diligent on all costs and act within budget and expectations for travel, samples, marketing, entertainment, helping to ensure profitability for the brand and wholesale business.

TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE:

• Demonstrated Experience of Sales / Account Management.
• Understand retail, apparel & footwear product, supported by sufficient business skills.
• University degree in business with a sales focus is preferable.
• Industry Exposure – Sales, Retail, Sports, Apparel, Account Management.
• Affiliation with Accent Group Core values and “Make It Happen” attitude.
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