Now Hiring - Retail Sales Account Manager in New York, NY

Who we are

We are a fashion-forward housewares company that are looking for the best and brightest to join our talented team in the heart of New York City. We pride ourselves on bringing the best to market, being the best place to work, and to always improving. Sound like somewhere you want to build your career? Keep reading to learn more about us!

We manufacture and sell kitchenware and hydration products for all types of retailers - from national chains all over the world to independent shops in the small towns throughout the US. We are proud to have built an incredible team of diverse people over the last 13 years in our offices throughout the world.

Who you are

You-- an entrepreneurial spirited individual looking for unlimited growth opportunity. Looking for a fast-pace environment that will keep you motivated and on your toes! You have previous experience as a wholesale Account Manager in the housewares industry. You are collaborative, detail-oriented person who is highly organized, efficient, and creative. You can prioritize work load effectively and demonstrate ability to meet challenging deadlines. You enjoy traveling-international and domestic!

The details

· Serve as the lead point of contact for all customer account management matters

· Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships

· Negotiate contracts and close agreements to maximize profits

· Develop trusted advisor relationships with key accounts, customer stakeholders and executive sponsors

· Ensure the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to customer needs and objectives

· Maximize sales profitability, growth and account penetration with current accounts

· Identify potential accounts and develop a strategy to build and grow with each customer.

· Analyze the market to identify trends and take advantage of opportunities

· Forecast and track key account metrics (e.g. quarterly sales results and annual forecasts)

· Clearly communicate the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to internal and external stakeholders

· Prepare reports on account status

· Collaborate with sales team to identify and grow opportunities within territory

· Assist with challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed

Your Skills

· 3+ years of experience as an Account Manager, Key Account Manager, Sales Account Manager, Junior Account Manager or relevant role

· Experience and understand of the housewares industry are a plus

· Ability to present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization, including executive and C-level

· Solid experience with MS Office (particularly MS Excel and Powerpoint)

· Experience delivering client-focused solutions to customer needs

· Proven ability to handle multiple account management projects at a time, while maintaining sharp attention to detail

· Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation abilities

· Strong verbal and written communication skills

· BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Sales or relevant field

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person