Brand Ambassador

Overview

POSITION:
Junior Account Executive PART TIME

REPORING TO: National Account Executive

LOCATION: CA

As a part time Jr. Account Executive
, you will facilitate the planning and execution of all John Hardy sales strategies as they apply to Nordstrom locations on the West Coast. The Jr. Account Executive will act as the liaison between stores and Regional Director and will build relationships with store teams. In this role you will provide ongoing support to store captains through store visits, formal trainings, merchandising, event support and sales incentives.

The goal is to deliver annual sales increases through proper planning, sales strategy and inventory management through in-store support.

• Travel up to 75% to work directly in-stores
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with store teams to support the John Hardy business and anticipate their needs
• Attend trunk shows and events to ensure successful delivery of regional sales targets and brand messaging.
  Support on weekends /evenings when needed
• Ensure retailers understand and execute according to Company guidelines with regards to inventory assortments, product mix, product merchandising and display, marketing execution etc.
• Drive productivity improvements in existing points of distribution
• Support launch of new distribution
• Identify and develop new clients and top performers
• Organize and conduct seasonal training in partnership with retailers to creatively ensure in-store team members are properly supported
• Communicate company programs to retail partners ensuring engagement and support required to execute initiatives through to the end consumer
• Complete all administrative duties accurately and expeditiously (i.e., budgeting, expenses, reporting, recaps, scheduling, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree
• Intrinsically motivated luxury sales professional with 2+ years of industry experience
• Ability to understand client needs and provide support to yield business growth
• Organizational skills and team player
• Budget management
• Sales Skills and account management
• Proven track record in the achievement of sales results
• Structured and analytical thinker capable of developing sales strategies, effectively communicating them to retail partners, and driving them through to completion
• Energetic, authentic, collaborative, and humble; ability to develop a climate of enthusiasm, teamwork and cooperation among colleagues and partners
• Proven ability to drive positive customer experiences that build loyalty and deliver measurable results
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including days, nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to lift up to 20lb boxes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office/strong excel skills required