Job Specifications
WHY WORK FOR VALENTINO
Founded in Rome 1960, Valentino is an Italian Maison de Couture that aims to provide uniqueness to our customers through mastery, creativity, intimacy and care. As of today, Valentino counts about 4.000 colleagues in 30 different Countries all over the world. Every branch of the Valentino universe is nourished through passion, heritage and values that are constantly re-worked and steadily conveyed in an always contemporary way. Under the Creative Direction of Pierpaolo Piccioli, Valentino designs, manufactures and distributes dreamlike creations including Haute Couture, Women and Men RTW, Valentino Garavani Accessories, Eyewear and Beauty. Our network fully embodies the essence of the Maison, by practicing the Italian hospitality culture with our distinguishing quality, uniqueness and care for details.
What We Believe In
Here at Valentino, we act as a Unique Community & Company. We strongly believe that HUMANISM is the core of our values and that only teamwork and mutual support will lead to achieve bigger and challenging goals. We act with integrity and respect towards both our Planet and our People. Our aim is to create costumer EMOTION and DESIRE because our future depends on our imagination and on being passionate about work as well as about life: every action you make brings you closer to your dreams.
Valentino offers a hybrid working schedule with three days in office, and two days remote. This role is a full-time permanent position based in our New York Office.
Overview
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Junior Account Executive is responsible for the selling and financial management of Independent Accounts. They will support the Senior Sales Manager and the wider wholesale department in driving sales, maintaining and analyzing sales reports, conducting product knowledge clinics and providing superior customer service. This position will also support the administration of orders, organization of sales market and manage sample requests. Travel of 20 – 30% may be required for this position.
This role is based out of our NY office and reports to the Senior Sales Manager.
Key Responsibilities
Manage specialty wholesale customer relationships and support the major and department store accounts
Prepare for market by scheduling appointments, presenting collection and processing orders and swaps
Run weekly selling reports, gathering data and reporting to Executive team and Corporate HQ in Italy
Monitor relevant trends and analyze sales and competitive selling; collaborating with the Sr Sales
Manager to design sales target strategies to increase profitability
Manage account inventory for replenishment and minimize end of season inventory
Track and monitor sales to determine new opportunities for re-orders
Manage account orders and order status, generating shipping reports, allocation and EDI worksheets in partnership with the Customer Service team
Maintain line sheets, exit list, buy books, stock list and account recaps
Product delivery and analysis, replenishments, purchase orders
Conduct Product Knowledge clinics domestically with Independents and Major accounts each season to educate on new products, design, trends and value
Manage sample request for product knowledge trainings
Potential for International travel to show the collection to clients in the showroom in Milan and Paris if needed
Requirements :
1 – 3 years’ experience in Wholesale environment
Basic understanding of sales principles
Strong retail math and analytical skills
Intermediate to advance skills in Microsoft Excel
Critical thinking skills and strong relationship management
Strong public speaking, in addition to excellent interpersonal skills
Flexible to travel domestically and internationally (20 – 30% travel)
Budgeted salary - $65 - 70K + bonus (based on experience)
How We Are
The Valentino Ecosystem is complex and interconnected. It is populated by many talents from different areas and with different attributes. We work hard to grow everyday both as a Maison and as individuals. Learning by doing and from mistakes, communicating transparently, inspiring sense of belonging, passion and engaging colleagues are the bases of our inclusive and multifaceted world.
About the Company
Maison Valentino was founded in 1960 in Rome by Valentino Garavani and Giancarlo Giammetti. A symbol of crafting excellence, creativity and uniqueness, Valentino continues to inspire individuality by redefining the values of mastery and emotional beauty that are deeply intertwined with its roots as the most established Italian Maison de Couture. The Company is led by Jacopo Venturini, CEO since June 2020, while Alessandro Michele was appointed as its Creative Director in April 2024. The collections include Haute Couture, Val...
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