Account Executive, U.S. & Canada

ABOUT VILEBREQUIN

Founded in St. Tropez in 1971, Vilebrequin is a leader in luxury resort wear globally. Today, the brand has a strong global presence with stores all over the world, in over 160 points of distribution and sale. Season after season, Vilebrequin promises elegance on vacation, passing on a lasting idea of casual charm, from father to son and mother to daughter. The brand has mastered the art of tailoring swimwear, using expert craftsmanship and bold designs, all with one goal in mind: to make summer last all year long.

YOUR OPPORTUNITY

We are restructuring our Wholesale team in the U.S. and Canada as we continue organic growth via brand equity. We are looking for an entrepreneurial Account Executive, who is driven, energetic, and resourceful. This individual will help grow and develop the multi- brand/ hospitality/e-commerce/kids/Country club/ travel retail/private label businesses in partnership with senior management. To succeed in this role, this individual should be a self-starter and business development enthusiast who can create and execute sales strategies to achieve sales targets and creatively grow the business.

Growth Path Potential: Key Account Manager

YOUR IMPACT

• Grow all exiting accounts: analyze sales, inventory levels, product development and management, and trends in order to maximize sell-through and generate reorders.
• Open new accounts: stay abreast of regional markets in the USA and Canada to create targeted localized strategies and prospect new accounts.
• Own sales and order processes (negotiating terms, identifying customer solutions, order entry and maintenance, shipment, order fulfillment, SWAPs, and sample management). Admin tasks are essential to the success of this role.
• Prepare all collateral and pertinent presentations for sales campaign and market appointments.
• Partner with logistics and warehouse partners as pertaining to wholesale to also include production PO entry and management every season.
• Partner with wholesale customers: buying, visual merchandising, marketing, sales seminars, analyze customer trends, and identify customer specific projects and incentives to drive sales.
• Partner with internal Marketing team to execute sales incentives, events, and promotions to drive brand visibility in wholesale heavy specialty markets.
• Assist with the forecast and department budget to include: Annual sales projections by client, partnership giveback, RTV, marketing, and personnel.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with 2-4 years previous experience in fashion wholesale.
• Keen interest in the Women’s swim and accessories businesses and knowledge of the Men’s and Kid’s businesses.
• Contacts in the top specialty, E-commerce, hotel, and buying offices are a plus.
• Proficiency required in Excel (PIVOT and VLOOKUP), Word and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency preferred in AS400, Orliweb, SHIVA, JOOR, NUORDER, Zappos Portal, ZOOMINFO and Linkedin Navigator.
• Organized and analytical team player, who is highly motivated and a good negotiator.
• “Think- outside-the-box” mentality.
• An understanding of the Luxury Market and the brand partnership process.
• Resort/retail hospitality experience is a plus.

BENEFITS JUST FOR YOU

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits to our valued associates. Depending on your position and your location, here are a few highlights of what you might be eligible for:

∙ A generous employee discount

∙ Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

∙ Paid vacations (17 days a year) and holidays

∙ A 401k plan with an employer contribution

∙ Tax-free commuter benefits

∙ Mental Wellness App (Headspace)

OUR COMMITMENT

The compensation for this position is $70,000 - $80,000 per year plus a performance bonus based on sales goal. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience.

Vilebrequin is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.