Account Executive

Our vision is to establish HUGO BOSS as the leading premium tech-driven fashion platform worldwide and to be one of the top 100 global brands. At HUGO BOSS, we work as a team to apply our knowledge, skills and experience together and create a diversity of ideas and solutions. What unites us? We love fashion, we change fashion!

At HUGO BOSS, you have the opportunity to contribute your personality, ideas and creativity — because only when we break new ground together can we create something unique. Become part of our team of more than 19.000 employees worldwide and shape your future at HUGO BOSS!

Responsible for supporting the managing of major accounts and specialty stores. Maintaining and growing the business by understanding the product and the customer base for each individual store to sell-in the optimal assortment. 

What you can expect:

• Partner with Account Executive, Sales Manager and/or Head of Sales on a daily/weekly basis to review sales results and priorities 

• Daily communication with Accounts to review the landscape of the business and build partnerships 

• Organize and conduct Pre-marketing meetings with Majors to review budgets and opportunities 

• Work with account base in market to ensure a strong merchandise assortment 

• Partner with team colleagues to ensure that all accounts adhere to seasonal markdown cadences 

• Monitor and maintain monthly shipping goals 

• Monitor inventory to maximize profitability 

• Train in-store staff on merchandise features, quality, fashion trends, and HUGO BOSS direction 

• Monitor and track each account's weekly selling, door selling, seasonal turn, and seasonal margin 

• Initiate monthly/seasonal strategies to drive full price sales in stores 

• Manage account profitability monthly to minimize end of season liability 

• Assist with showroom set-up in preparation for market 

• Enter pre-orders into SAP system for current selling season 

• Ensure all orders are booked complete; Manage all sell outs and distributions 

• Fix all EDI related issues for assigned account base 

• Monitor customer websites on a weekly basis to review product presentation and opportunities to drive sales 

• Responsible for monitoring monthly shipping plan and projects for the Bodywear and Accessories Team 

• Schedule market appointments to showcase and sell the line in the showroom 

• Weekly visits to NY stores, and monthly store visits to Tri-State area locations to merchandise store floor and fill in product gaps 

• Support team for all store events and conclaves 

• Continually shop the market to identify current and emerging competitors and provide feedback to Sales Director 

• Partner with Marketing on all initiatives to support seasonal business for respective Majors. Collaborate with marketing teams to negotiate ads, windows, digital opportunities, mailers, etc. 

• Responsible for all product communication with the Brand Team in Ticino including end of season reports 

• Partner with Sales Manager and/or Head of Sales on all internal planning functions and strategies

Your profile:

• BS College Degree (Preferably in Business or Fashion Merchandising) 

• 2-4 years of proven wholesale experience in relevant business/categories 

• Must have general knowledge of key independents in each territory 

• Excellent speaking/presentation skills 

• Excellent computer skills with an emphasis on Microsoft Excel 

Your benefits:

HUGO BOSS offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes:

• 21 Paid Days Off (pro-rated based on first year of employment) plus your Birthday off
• Paid Parental Leave for FT employees
• Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits with Health Saving Account (HSA) option
• 401(K) with company match
• SHIP (Share Investment Program) 
• Offers eligible employees the opportunity to become a co-owner and acquire shares in HUGO BOSS AG at special SHIP conditions.
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Critical Illness
• Company sponsored Life and Disability benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounts for auto/home/pet insurance

The expected base pay range for this position is from $60,000- $65,000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the pay range. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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