Key Account Manager- New York

Location
New York
Salary
Competitive salary dependent on experience
Posted
11 Oct 2016
Closes
08 Nov 2016
Ref
AAJ-11377
Sectors
Accountancy, Retail
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
The Company:

Founded in 2007, Kacoo Fashion is a multi-channel retailer that has experienced phenomenal growth since its launch almost a decade ago. The parent company of fast fashion womenswear labels Glamorous, True Decadence and Alice and You, we started life out as a UK based business. Today, our labels our truly global and can be found in over 30 countries worldwide.

Glamorous:

Glamorous is a directional, young, fashion brand for women. We are inspired by the world around us; its people and places, vintage and new. Equally influenced by haute couture and adventurous street style, we provide a forward take on global trends with ready-to-wear clothing, accessory and shoe collections.

Working on a short order basis, Glamorous responds quickly to market demand by controlling all aspects of the supply chain from design through to distribution. With an influx of transitional styles, season ranges and injection collections dropping throughout the year, Glamorous fulfils an insatiable desire for trend-led, affordable fashion.

The Role:

Due to the recent successful launch of footwear, we are now looking for an energetic Key Account Sales Manager to spearhead the growth from this newly introduced category within our New York show room.  Working close the Director and General Sales Manager, your main duties and responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:
  • To oversee the development of sales that are strategically important for the growth of footwear
  • To proactively use own initiative to follow up with new business leads whilst maintaining relationships with existing customers
  • To manage budgets, sales and profitability within the New York show room
  • To regularly communicate with internal bodies including the Footwear department, Sales team and Regional Sales Managers to solve issues, changes and possible sales opportunities
  • Some travel may be required to attend networking events and tradeshows
The Person:
  • You will need to have proven B2B Sales experience within footwear
  • You will have a deep understanding of the footwear market
  • You will be commercially minded with the ability to think strategically within a multi channel organisation
  • You will be resilient, determined to succeed and prepared to go that extra mile
  • You will need to be numerate and competent with excel
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply by submitting your résumé and cover letter detailing your relevant skills and experience for the role.