Help Wanted

WHO WE ARE:
A multiline showroom with top contemporary lines located in the heart of DTLA.
We are currently seeking a West Coast Account Executive as our business continues to grow.
This fashion forward individual will be responsible for the following (but not limited to):▪ 

Account management across multiple collections. Denim a plus!

• ▪  Manage existing customer base and open new accounts by identifying, prospecting and cold calling.
• ▪  Maintain ongoing and updated target account list and goals by city.
• ▪  Meet or exceed all sales goals and provide weekly updates on retailer challenges and
  opportunities.

Maintenance and distribution of weekly selling reports.

▪ Travel to stores & attend tradeshows.

Coordination of all showroom activities during Market including set up, calendar management and

ensuring showroom presentation is up to standards daily.

▪ Sample management: Coordination of all incoming + outgoing requests while managing flow of

samples with accurate database.

• ▪  Order entry via SCALYN
• ▪  Handle all inquiries: credit memos, RA’s, re-orders, order confirmations, shipments and
  chargebacks.
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REQUIREMENTS:

• ▪  Bachelor's Degree STRONGLY preferred
• ▪  Strong existing relationships with west coast specialty and major accounts
• ▪  2-4 years’ experience in wholesale sales with proven track record in contemporary fashion
  and premium denim a plus
• ▪  Road warrior who is comfortable with travel and familiar with West Coast territory.
• ▪  Strong sense of trend and ability to merchandise
• ▪  Advanced experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• ▪  Solid understanding of retail math including mark-up, sell-through, OTB and gross margin
• ▪  Ability to analyze selling, data and translate into immediate results
• ▪  Well-spoken and confident when speaking to accounts and vendors
• ▪  Self-starter with high-energy, outgoing and dynamic personality
• ▪  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• ▪  Superior organizational and presentation skills
• ▪  Able to prioritize efficiently and strive in a deadline driven environment.
• ▪  MUST have the ability to work within a close team oriented environment
• ▪  MUST have an understanding that seasonal selling periods REQUIRE A certain amount of
  flexibility within a work day (some evenings/weekends)
  WHAT WE OFFER:
  ▪ Full time hours▪ Compensation based on experience level (Base + Commission)▪ Casual but fast paced work environment▪ Paid Time Off (Accrued)▪ Other generous benefits
  Please email resumes to HR@8THSTORY.COM

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