Now Hiring - Account Manager- Boutiques, Fashion Industry in Indianapolis, IN

BUSINESS

Lyssé has a patented waistband that anchors a fashion collection of basic and fashion leggings, pants, tops, jackets. From the inside out we use the highest performing fabrics and most innovative designs. We believe this approach ensures a perfect fit that is comfortable, holds you close and accentuates the curves while minimizing distractions.

The company is headquartered in New York City and maintains a distribution facility in Indianapolis, Indiana. Wholesale customers include numerous department stores such as Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Lord & Taylor and Dillard’s, specialty retailers such as Amazon, as well as over 1,200 independent boutiques. Additionally, the company also has a fast growing Direct to Consumer (DTC) business via a company owned website ([please apply online] With significant growth potential, Lyssé has made it a priority to heavily invest in the DTC channel.

POSITION SUMMARY

Sells Lyssé ready-to-wear collection featuring a wide offering of basic and fashion leggings, pants, tops, skirts, dresses and active wear clothing by contacting prospective independent specialty retailers and boutiques that offer women’s apparel within a defined geographic territory and/or category. The primary focus for this position is to open and grow retailer doors within the assigned territory.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Contact individual boutique store managers/owners via telephone, Zoom, Teams, FaceTime, to introduce Lyssé ready-to-wear collection and execute a defined strategy through the completion of the sales cycle.

Send samples of Lyssé clothing to prospective retailers/boutiques.

Negotiate promotional programs with retailer, if applicable.

Maintain and develop a list of prospects from resource material or company database.

Establish strong relationship with store personnel.

Keep detailed and accurate records concerning prospects and related sales cycle within company CRM – [please apply online] Perform required number of selling movements per day and meet established sales goals.

Travel from time to time to close a sale or attend trade shows.

Monitor and report competitive activity and trends within territory.

Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Consultative selling skills and a keen eye for fashion
• Strong professional OUTBOUND telephone/zoom presence
• Polished professional presence and demeanor
• Solid understanding of basic sales methods/techniques
• Strong relationship building and closing skills
• Ability to make decisions and work with little supervision
• Ability to work under pressure and balance multiple priorities
• Dynamic, organized, detailed and time management oriented
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Self-confident, self-motivated, self-starter, flexible, results-oriented and success driven
• Proficient with MS Office applications
• Ability to travel 5-10% (may include weekends for tradeshows)
• This is a salary plus commission position, located in on the border of Fishers/Indy.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Three (3) to five (5) years of successful inside and outbound sales experience

Experience within women’s apparel industry a plus