Thélios Looking for Junior Account Executive at New York City Metropolitan Area Full Time

JUNIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Born from the will of the LVMH group, world leader in luxury, to establish itself in the eyewear sector, Thélios designs, produces and distributes sunglasses and optical frames for some of its most prestigious Maisons: Dior, Fendi, Celine, Bvlgari, TAG Heuer, Givenchy, Loewe, Stella McCartney, Kenzo, Berluti and Fred. With its Manifattura, located in Italy, Thélios blends the distinct identity of each Maison with Italian craftsmanship to create exceptional luxury eyewear. Thélios offers its own “enlightened look” on the sector, providing the highest level of quality and excellence both in its products and service!

Location: New York Office, Midtown

Reports to: Account Executive

Department: Sales, Department/Specialty Stores – Wholesale

Job Status: Full time

POSITION SUMMARY: This person will be responsible for supporting/maintaining accounts in the luxury Department/Specialty Stores – Wholesale channel. They will contribute to building strong relationships with clients with the collaboration of the Account Executive and VP of Sales. The ideal candidate for this role is an individual who possesses a positive demeanor, excellent interpersonal skills and is highly detailed oriented.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Achieve and exceed sales on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, in collaboration with the department.
• Update sales analysis every week; analyze shipping/tracking of delivery flow daily, to ensure a detailed process to accounts.
• Perform daily review of shipments for each account; partner with customer service and coordinate with planning to secure and ensure timely fulfillment of all orders.
• Support presentations and additional materials, including line sheets, top sheets, etc., during market weeks or special events for each season’s collection during appointments.
• Lead in season assortment changes, coordinate markdowns, returns, and exiting product.
• Organize regular client meetings to discuss brand performance and profitability.
• Attend, prepare, and lead in showroom market appointments, including attending company events within the Department/ Specialty Stores channel.
• Support and lead any accounts as assigned by the Vice President of Sales.

THE RIGHT CANDIDATE

Are you a proactive organizer, negotiator, and problem-solver? This role involves working with a cross functional team both junior & senior partners and complex situations. A calm and measure demeanor and positive outlook are critical to success.

ENVIRONMENT

The company has an open floor layout that encourages team members to engage and inspire one another. Occasional late hours, weekend work, and travel could be required depending on seasonal concepts and specific project needs.

SKILLS/ EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or relevant field
• Minimum of 1-2+ years in luxury, fashion, retail specialty or wholesale environment preferred
• Familiarity with the luxury department stores and specialty retailers, including Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, etc., and knowledge of the designer market, competitors, and fashion trends.
• Strong analytical, relationship-building and leadership skills with the ability to work independently and be a great teammate
• Must have strong negotiation skills and have superb time-management skills
• Outstanding interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; both verbal and written
• Genuine passion and advocate of diversity and inclusion and integrates this mentality when making all business decisions (both internal & external)
• Must be professional and possess a positive attitude with an entrepreneurial spirit
• Flexibility to travel as needed to support the needs of the business; ability to travel both domestic and international

The hiring range for this position ranges from $60,000 – $65,000. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates’ relevant skills and experience. In addition to base salary, there is opportunity to receive variable compensation incentives.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Thélios is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, familial status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under applicable federal, state or local laws. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.