Proactive account management including sales analysis inventory models and rates of sale identify opportunities to improve existing business secure new business opportunities through monitoring of competitive activities/performance; quickly address business challenges with wellthought out solutions
Provide the highest level of service and technical expertise each season from sellin to sellthrough.
Achieve sales goals by quarter and by category as defined by Company.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with all levels of account management and internal departments that work with key accounts
Coordinate and prepare seasonal product presentations
Deliver all orders by booking deadline
Manage accounts through business planning inventory control and analysis.
Proactive order book management.
Continual sales analysis to manage product life cycles inventory models and capitalize on successes and address issues as needed.
Monitor competitor s activities and performance along with implementing strategies and tactics to compete.
Work in close partnership with all cross functional teams to provide the highest level of customer happy service and product expertise from sellin to sellthru driven by the companys strategic goals
Collaborate with cross functional teams on retailer specific marketing key initiatives to drive sales and maximize ROI
Work as a liaison between the companys operations and account operations.
Deliver all required reports example: weekly sellthru analysis on time.
Requirements
Possess Diploma/Advanced/Higher/Graduate with a Bachelors degree in Marketing/Business and or equivalent degree
Experience in Sports/fashion retail intimate knowledge of Key Account management is an advantage
Leadership experience/senior experience in key account management
Experience and track record of success working with major accounts increasing revenue creating and driving a holistic business plan inclusive of short and long term business strategies and financial targets
Experience and knowledge of retail fluency and account profitability models with an ability to drive a profitable account business
Exceptionally strong verbal and written communication skills with ability to articulate goals clearly and objectives
Ability to influence both crossfunctionally and vertically within industry and marketplace.
Managing the complexity of different categories and accounts
Strong analytical skills
Strong business drive joint with sensitivity for products
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