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Style Search & Consulting LLC

Account Executive - Illinois

Style Search & Consulting LLC, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Base pay range $60,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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BESPOKE EXECUTIVE SEARCH & ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE

Large, prominent high-end accessory company

About This Company

This renowned accessory company is a multi‑generational accessories brand known for its artistry, craftsmanship, and the relationships we’ve built with specialty retailers across the country. For over 30 years, we’ve been devoted to creating a magical experience that inspires retailers and consumers alike – offering timeless designs, quality, and exceptional service through our company stores and specialty boutiques.

About the Role

We are seeking an energetic, relationship‑driven Account Executive to represent our company to our specialty retailers across Northern Louisiana and Arkansas. Experience in retail will be considered in lieu of a sales background.

This field‑based position is ideal for someone who thrives on building partnerships, analyzing business opportunities, and helping boutique owners grow profitable company businesses. You’ll work closely with your Regional Sales Manager and our home office team to strengthen our presence across the territory. Our most successful Account Executives combine an entrepreneurial spirit with strong business acumen – they are trusted advisors who bring insights, training, and creativity to every customer interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Build and nurture strong relationships with existing specialty retailers, identifying opportunities to grow sales across all accessory company categories.

Prospect and open high‑quality new accounts that align with this company’s brand values and standards.

Analyze account performance and use data to make informed assortment and reorder recommendations.

Partner with store owners and teams to train, motivate, and inspire confident selling.

Plan and execute in‑store events, trunk shows, and seasonal product launches that create excitement and drive traffic.

Participate in regional and national markets as required.

Maintain accurate account records, sales reports, and travel schedules.

Qualifications

Must own a spacious vehicle to travel within your territory, carrying necessary samples, equipment, and materials.

Must be able to travel freely within the region for early morning visits.

Must be stylish with a strong sense of fashion to best represent the brand.

A proven track record in wholesale, account management, or retail buying or sales, ideally within fashion, jewelry, accessories, cosmetics or lifestyle categories.

A passion for relationships and the ability to influence through trust, integrity, and follow‑through.

Strong organizational and analytical skills – able to use sales data to guide smart decisions.

Excellent written and verbal communication; confident presenting to store owners and teams.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with CRM tools a plus.

Open availability to travel without limitations throughout the territory, including overnight travel approximately 8–10 days per month and attend markets and company meetings as needed.

Ability to lift 40 to 50 lbs. of samples/luggage.

Benefits & Compensation Be part of a respected, family‑founded brand built on creativity, care, and connection. Represent products designed by talented artists and artisans with exceptional craftsmanship and quality. Join a company that values relationships as much as results. Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel allowances.

Competitive compensation, benefits, and travel allowances.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending & Health Savings.

401(k) Match.

Employee Discount.

Phone Reimbursement.

Hotel Accommodations.

Meals.

Business expenses: The Company will cover all business‑related expenses, supplies, tolls, and parking.

Mileage Reimbursement.

To Apply Please share your résumé and a short note telling us why this company’s relationship‑based approach resonates with you.

If you are not interested, we welcome anyone you would like to recommend and will gladly compensate you with a general Finder’s Fee should they be placed.

Please email

as@stylesearchers.com .

Thank you.

Seniority level Mid‑Senior level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Sales and Training

Industries Wholesale Luxury Goods and Jewelry

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