Job Posting/Description:

Since 1973, Vida Shoes International has been committed to becoming a global leader in the footwear industry. We are a well-established private footwear company located in New York, boasting a global presence abroad. Currently, we are in search of an Account Executive specializing in handbags.

Job Title: Account Executive, Handbags

Compensation: $80K–$140K

Requirements:

• Drive sales with active accounts and open new accounts.
• Develop and implement sales strategies in order to grow revenue and gross margin.
• Achieve revenue and margin plan.
• Identify opportunities and execute a plan to achieve these opportunities
• Partner with design team, shipping team, and production team. 
• Travel to accounts and trade shows.
• Foster lasting relationships with customers by building trust.
• Complete weekly Monday recap due to GM recapping current business
• Shop your accounts and their competition to stay knowledgeable and current on business.

Qualifications:

• 5+ Years of selling branded handbags.
• Proven track record to surpass sales targets.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Attention to detail and consistent follow through.
• Highly self-motivated, willing to take initiative but also follow direction.
• Ability to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player attitude.
• Proficient in Excel, with a strong working knowledge of Pivot tables, and PowerPoint.
• Wholesale/ Handbags background.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Thank you in advance for your interest in this opening. Vida Shoes International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At this time, only qualified candidates will be contacted.

Direct applicants only, no third-party staffing inquiries, please.