Free People Wholesale Account Executive - Midwest Territory

Role Summary

Free People is searching for a Wholesale Account Executive for the Midwest Territory to support the wholesale specialty sales business. They will be responsible for collaborating with buyers to exceed sales and profit goals. It is expected that this role will maintain a consistent brand presentation for all Free People categories in partners' stores and online.

Role Responsibilities

• Collaborate with buyers to exceed sales and profit goals.

• Maintain a consistent brand presentation for all Free People categories in partners' stores and online.

• Manage to highest level of PO fulfillment through consistent monitoring of order status and communication to buyers.

• Effective oversight of EDI account orders.

• Collaborate effectively with cross functional peers in merchandising, wholesale sales, and in store teams to communicate and execute.

• Clear and articulate communication with upper management.

• Drive the business by identifying reorder and replenishment opportunities.

• Monitor market trends and identify future business opportunities and profitability.

• Responsible for creating strategies to drive and grow sales on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.

• Maintain and grow current account business as well as consistently opening new accounts.

• Create assortments targeted towards regional needs in partners' stores.

• Put the brand first and ensure that the integrity of the brand is always protected.

• Be always willing to assist in other areas of the business with a hands-on approach when necessary.

• Location: NYC

Role Qualifications

• Passion for the Free People brand

• 2 plus years of wholesale experience in apparel, specifically specialty accounts

• Excellent presentation skills

• Detail oriented and a creative thinker

• Superior financial and analytical skills

• Strong Excel skills

• Inventory management system experience

• Strong communication, organization and planning skills

• Must work well in teams

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

Pay Range

USD $70,000.00 - USD $81,000.00 /Yr.

EEO Statement

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