Junior Account Executive

POSITION: Jr Account Executive

REPORTINGTO: Regional Sales Director

LOCATION: Southern Florida

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Jr. Account Executive is expected to facilitate the planning and execution of all John Hardy sales strategies as it applies their independent/national customers. This person will manage the inventory in independent jewelers/major accounts to ensure the maintain the Brand visibility. The John Hardy Jr. Account Executive is the liaison between the accounts and Regional Director and will build relationships with Account teams. The Jr. Account Executive will provide ongoing support to accounts and store captains they manage, and will plan, organize, and assist in the execution of all events, sales incentives and trainings in their region. The ultimate goal is to deliver annual sales and objectives through proper planning, sales strategy and inventory management.

ROLE SCOPE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain lasting relationships with clients and partners by understanding their focus and anticipating their needs
• Travel up to 65% to work directly with accounts
• Ensure retailers understand and execute according to Company guidelines with regards to inventory assortments, product mix, product merchandising and display, marketing execution etc.
• Drive productivity improvements in existing points of distribution; must be able to work effectively with independent accounts
• Coordinate stock and sales analysis with partners
• Develop new business through identification and penetration of top independent Luxury Retailers and major department stores
• Help build marketing co-op plans with partners to present to the team
• Partner with retailers to creatively ensure in-store team membersare properly supported through seasonal trainings
• Communicate company programs to retail partners ensuring engagement and support required
• to execute initiatives through to the end consumer
• Support John Hardy Events Team to ensure successful execution of in-store events in order to deliver regional sales targets and brand messaging
• Complete all administrative duties accurately and expeditiously (i.e., budgeting, expenses, regional reporting, account specific reporting which includes stock and sales plans, reimbursement etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS& REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Intrinsically motivated luxury sales professional with 2 years of relevant industry experience
• Ability to understand client needs and provide supporting data to support their business growth
• Organizational skills and team player
• Budget management
• Sales Skills and account management
• Proven track record in sales generation, managing the achievement of sales results and meeting profitability targets
• Structured and analytical thinker capable of developing sales strategies, effectively communicating them to colleagues and retail partners, and driving them through to completion
• Energetic, authentic, collaborative, and humble; ability to develop a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork and cooperation among colleagues and partners
• Proven ability to drive positive customer experiences that build loyalty and deliver measurable results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/strong excel skills required