JOB OPENING: FENDI

FENDI

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Fendi North America is seeking an Account Executive for its Wholesale team.

LOCATION: NYC

JOB OBJECTIVES:

- Proactively drive full price sales through the wholesale clients point of sales.

- Accountable for customer service to wholesale specialty store accounts.

- Responsible to the wholesale department with day-to-day operations: shipping updates, order processing; samples and market prep.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide customer service to wholesale accounts in RTW category for major US department stores.

• Responsible for analyzing sales trends within RTW category. Collecting & compiling sales reports for weekly/monthly sales meetings. Create and update seasonal reports, i.e. market
comments, slow sellers/best sellers.

• Proactively drive sales to accounts during market appointments both locally and during Italy buying sessions.

• Educate specialists, department managers and associates through seminars, trainings and store-visits. Prepare seasonal product books and distribute editorial coverage to clients

• Send weekly shipping updates to all clients, track orders to ensure cancellation deadlines are met, provide shipping recap to department weekly and work with logistics department regularly.

• Respond to all inquiries resulting from shipping updates.

• Check vendor orders for accuracy and assist in processing.

• Work on marketing/advertising initiatives for accounts within RTW category.

• Collaborate and communicate with the wholesale team regarding
brand strategy and potential synergy between categories.

• Work with Italian product managers as well as the retail merchandising team to identify collection strengths, opportunities and weaknesses and propose future strategies
regarding merchandising the line.

• Educate specialists, department managers and associates through seminars, trainings and store-visits. Prepare seasonal product books and distribute editorial coverage to
clients

• Visits local/national wholesale accounts when needed.

• Assist with all areas of coordinating NY markets including: models, catering, appointment calendar, sample coordination and temp help.

• Assists with other special projects as needed.

• Track sample requests, maintain sample closet, prepare shipments and coordinate with PR.

• Assist with administrative tasks for the department including; updating account lists, updating account profiles, assisting with maintenance of PO log, etc.

PRINCIPAL SKILLS, ATTRIBUTES & KNOWLEDGE:

• Bachelor’s degree

• 3+ years experience in retail specialty or luxury/fashion
environment

• Exceptional organizational skills

• Strong time management and priority setting skills

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment

• Strong knowledge of Excel and Word

• Strong analytical skills

• Team player


TO APPLY:

Send your resume to: fendijobs@stylecareers.com