West Coast Account Executive

Steve Madden Apparel is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the Los Angeles sales team as an Account Executive. This individual will work out of the Los Angeles showroom to prospect new boutique business and build up existing boutique business in the West Coast territory. Candidate must be able to collaborate with boutique buyers / accounts to outline and execute creative strategies and identify opportunities to drive sales and protect profitability. Looking for a self-motivated problem solver with excellent analytical skills. Must be able to react to in season sales and obtain reorders. Seeking a numbers oriented individual focused on meeting and exceeding monthly / quarterly / yearly targets set by management. Account executive will oversee entire sales process from start to finish; purchase order processing, RAs / swaps and confirmation of shipping. Will be responsible for both planning and executing road trips and markets / tradeshows within the territory. Must be a hands on team player with a positive attitude and ability to adapt to our ever changing fast paced industry.