Associate Account Manager, Sam Edelman

Founded in 1878, Caleres is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Vionic, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel first. Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Account Manager, Sam Edelman in New York City where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, are eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning. What will you be doing? Manage processes: Manage scheduling market appointments, line sheet/order form creation, supporting market appointments, and line presentations at FFANY 4x time per year. Manage sample ordering, unpacking, and international shipping while keeping the sample record. Assist in merchandising and selling analysis. Ensure consistency: Assure support of Account Manager for achievement of financial goals. Goals include sales and gross margin targets by account. Partner and brand health (sales and store growth, traffic and conversion metrics, inventory management) will also be measured against goals. Maximize expectations: Build & nurture relationship with distributors and retail operators and influence them so that they understand and further embrace the Sam Edelman brand vision. Manage Distributor Relationships. Day-to-day liaison between brand teams (e.g. Merchandising, Design, Demand Planning, Costing, Product Development, VM, Marketing, Sales) and the Distributor to ensure alignment of Sam Edelman brand objectives. Own data analysis: Liaise with Account Manager to report on WTD, MTD, STD, and YTD selling analysis from Skypad or other tool. Join partner calls as needed to track in-season performance. Create selling tools pre and in-season using partner selling results to optimize inventory. Technical skills: Have a detail-oriented mindset with a strong background in retail math, Excel, and presentation skills. The ideal candidate will have experience in analyzing sales data, understanding industry calculations, and creating detailed reports using Excel. High emphasis on strong written and verbal communication, requiring flexibility to influence non-native English speakers towards goals. Perks you will enjoy! Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands Career Development and Learning Opportunities. Sharpen your skills with our Learning Database of 12,000+ courses, LinkedIn Learning, upfront education assistance, and join us for our annual internal learning and networking events Benefits that Start Day One. To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit Mental Wellness. Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates Relaxed Dress Code. At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Site Perks: Monthly bagel breakfasts accompanied by stand-up meetings where we hear updates regarding all the NY brands. Kitchens with coffee, filtered water and seltzer machines. Regular fresh fruit deliveries and a beautiful showroom filled with friendly and helpful staff. Qualifications that make you the perfect fit! 3-5 years work experience with International Wholesale and Retail business Strong communication and influencing skills Proven ability to drive business initiatives and dynamic business models Fluency in another language, especially Spanish or Mandarin, is a plus Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems. Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit to review all associated benefits.

Created: 2024-11-05