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Dôen

Junior Account Executive

Dôen, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079

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Dôen . Company Overview: Founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DÔEN was launched in 2016 and is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of the organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality, and we give back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees, value chain, and surrounding communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Description Of Duties Title : Junior Account Executive

Classification : Exempt

Salary Range : $65,000/year-$75,000/year

Location : Van Nuys, CA

Schedule : On-Site/Hybrid, Minimum 3 days in office/week

We are seeking an LA based Junior Account Executive to support the existing Wholesale distribution and focused Wholesale expansion (internationally and domestically), specifically supporting Domestic Specialty and Internationally. This role is more versatile than a traditional Wholesale Junior AE role as it will be responsible for wholesale and special project management within a Direct-to-Consumer environment, offering significant opportunity for learning and growth; but also requiring flexibility and openness to being a part of a unique and creative process from “market prep” through the shipping process and every area in-between.

Responsibilities

Attending product review meetings and assisting with assortment building & asset creation

Supporting preparation for seasonal product review, including reference sample pulls, organization of recaps, coordination of photography support and asset tracking/support

Compiling wholesale line sheets & Visual Tools to send to partners

Creating order templates and managing wholesale order process including all internal and external daily communication

Managing JOOR: daily operations on JOOR, including product uploads, line sheet maintenance, and seasonal assortments

Managing virtual market calendar and attending market appointments

Working closely with the Director of Sales to help manage day-to-day communications with customers

Cross-functional collaboration/support with the Brand President, Merchandising, Production, Operations and Sales consultants through market, projection and order management

Partnering with Operations/Customer Service to audit orders following system order entry

Partnering with Finance, Ops and Production to support financial reconciliation and wholesale AR tracking

Reporting, Recapping & Omni-Channel Planning Support

Partner with Ops team and Sales/Strategy consultants to complete market product and financial recaps

Selling Reports: Update style selling and end of season selling reports for all major and “mini-major/multi-door accounts”, completing visual recaps for the team ahead of product milestones

Partnering with Operations/Customer Care support team in reviewing production, shipping and ETA reports weekly, communicating updates or extension requests with partners

Sample Management

Completing sample requests forms and communicating all sample requests with production/ops

Managing/coordinating sample shoot calendar and sending samples to various partners with returns managed according to the calendar

Managing and completing sample requests for wholesale or special project marketing initiatives and/or re-cut packages

Pop-ups, Specialty Wholesale and Special Projects/Collaborations

Assisting with organization and communication of wholesale pop-ups domestically

Coordinating with internal teams to execute elements of special projections, pop-ups or collaborations

Skills And Abilities

Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to follow up

Strong organization skills and attention to detail

Strong customer service skills

Creative thinker and business driver

Be proactive and take initiative

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Passionate and energetic about the Brand, with the ability to manage the nitty gritty, while learning and growing with exposure to premier global and domestic wholesale partners

Cross-functional partnership skills: ability to partner with Merchandising, Operations, Production, Design, PR and Marketing in all areas related to wholesale development, pop-ups and collaborations

Ability to be flexible and out of the box in an evolving role

Minimum Requirements

1-3 years’ experience in wholesale sales, planning support or retail sales, ideally in contemporary or emerging designer space

Experience in managing and updating selling reports and selling analysis

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Word

Experience working with apparel systems, or quick learner in systems generally

Intermediate/advanced Excel skills supporting multi-channel planning, rollups & analysis

Prompt response time and efficient email correspondence internally and externally

Professional style in email correspondence and in person/virtual presentation; prepared to engage with top-level department store partners domestically and internationally

Ability to develop processes and identify procedural gaps

Passionate about working for an inclusive, values-driven brand

Physical Requirements

Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation

Periods of sitting at a desk, typing and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds

Total Rewards Package

Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays

A creative, fun work environment

Competitive benefits

Competitive salary

Generous employee discount

Compensation determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law

CA Salary Range: $65,000—$75,000 USD

Additional Details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Sales and Business Development

Industries: Retail Apparel and Fashion

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