Key Account Executive

General Summary: This position manages the business relationship between the major accounts, sales representatives and the company.

 

 

Major Responsibilities:

• Maintains and builds relationships with key decision makers. Reviews trends with buyers weekly. Implements season profitability plans. Review weekly sales performance.
• Analyze customer business opportunities.
• Conduct presentations and meetings with key customers.
• Recommend and implement marketing strategies.
• Influence company inventory.
• Participation in shoe shows.
• Coordinate merchandising.
• Sales team support.
• Special projects as required
• Perform Account Associate duties as needed
• Communications with all levels of customer service / production.
• Other duties may be assigned.

 

Specific Job Skills:

• Detail-oriented, assertive and able to work in a multi-task, fast-paced environment
• Strong follow-up and completion skills.
• Independently examines complex information and/or situations, evaluates potential impact, options, and makes recommendations.
• Ability to calculate percentages, work with fractional number, and perform analysis, including proficiency with retail mathematics.
• Ability to perform complex verbal and written communications face-to-face and in-group settings.

 

 

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required
• Proficiency with computer skills, including Microsoft Office Word and Excel
• 3+ years experience in a related field

 

Language Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, customer service and time management skills essential
• Ability to read, write, and understand English required

 

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $80,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.