Dearfoams- Walmart Account Manager
August 26
🏢 In-office - Manhattan
Description
• To develop, implement and execute strategic plans within an assigned account base • Directly responsible for the profitable attainment of the annual operating plan, including top sales growth, profitability, and customer development • Secures, cultivates, and maintains credible and trusting partnerships with assigned accounts • Maximize sales and profit growth through effective merchandising and detailed go to market plans • Manages P&L and conducts profitability analysis • Develops and implements comprehensive programs in assigned accounts including seasonal and annual store/ecommerce merchandising programs • Provides direction on product assortment, account needs, promotional and marketing opportunities and POS presentation • Partners with internal teams to ensure effective strategic planning, sell-in, timely deliveries and in-season management of accounts • Manages analysis of sell-thru against sales plans making recommendations for corrective actions • Works with internal partners to provide monthly forecast on annual/seasonal programs
Requirements
• A minimum of 2-5 years of selling experience or merchant background in consumer products • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required • Industry experience in footwear or accessories is a plus • Wholesale experience preferred but not required • Experience in selling and creating strategic go to market plans • Strong oral, written and presentation skills a must • Strong retail math skills, analysis and forecasting a must • Willingness to travel frequently to assigned account(s), meeting, and retail markets • Assertive and pro-active style with a sense of urgency • Ability to work well on your own – trustworthy • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and with remote resources • Strong time management and problem-solving skills • Strong Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & related programs
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