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Key Account Manager

Key Account Manager - Footwear
Work for the world leader in innovative casual footwear for women, men and children.


Your new company


Our client is a world leader in innovative casual footwear for men, women and children. They offer a broad portfolio of all-season products, while remaining true to their core heritage. As one of the world’s best known non-athletic footwear brands, they have sold more than 300 million pairs of shoes in more than 90 countries around the world.


Your new role


The Key Account Manager will maintain and cultivate strong relationships with all current key accounts and be extremely proactive in sourcing for new account business within Surf, Fashion, Sport & Urban, and Outdoor channels. For example, you will directly manage the likes of Platypus, Universal, Iconic, General Pants, Foot Locker to name a few.


Key duties include:


  • Maintain strong relationships with wholesale accounts.
  • Create strategic sales plans by season for each account for mutual business growth.
  • Guide the accounts through the GTM processes with support from Merchandising team.
  • Promote seasonal initiatives, reduce cancels & discounts while prioritising Margin and Net Revenue.
  • Collaborate with VM and Marketing teams to develop/maintain the in-store Brand communication and in-season promotional campaigns
  • Know competitor activities and understand consumer behaviours.



What you'll need to succeed


  • Sales and Key Account Management experience preferably in the footwear, casual or sport industry.
  • Proven success working in wholesale or retail footwear sales.
  • Knowledge of the wholesale Fashion, Sports and/or Footwear industry in Australia.
  • Excellent at problem-solving by deploying creative solutions to drive business, be customer focused, with excellent time management skills, and possess exceptional communication and presentation skills.
  • Strong relationship building skills at all levels, with the ability to impact decisions.
  • Full Australian working rights



What you'll get in return


  • Salary influenced by level of experience
  • Superannuation + annual bonus scheme
  • Phone/laptop
  • Fun work place, innovative working environment
  • Fast-growing and solid global brand presence
  • Generous employee discounts and various other benefits that come with working for a global lifestyle brand.



What you need to do now


If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Katie Fendyk on the details below. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.


E: Katie.Fendyk@hays.com.au
M: 0401 646 878


LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Location
VIC - Melbourne CBD
Specialism
Sales
Ref:
2860293

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Katie Fendyk, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Melbourne
Level 21, 360 Collins Street,

Telephone: 0401646878

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