Overview:
Since 2004, Sam Edelman has been synonymous with aspirational luxury. Inspired by timeless American elegance, Sam Edelmans innate understanding of the customer translates conceptually into a modern lifestyle informed by rich heritage, creativity, and innovation. Sam Edelman is a complete lifestyle brand with 5 flagship stores in premier locations around the US.
Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Associate Account Manager, International 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 Youll Be Doing:
- Manage processes: Assure support of Sr. Account Manager and Director 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.
- Ensure consistency: Market planning create line sheets and other market meeting tools, merchandising and receipt flow by month, inventory, pricing, and competitive analyses. Support the market selling of footwear collections to retail partners/distributors in designated markets.
- Maximize expectations: Ensure partner execution of all brand guidelines, visual merchandising directives, store design, marketing commitments, and all other aspects of brand management.
- Team Collaboration: Build strong cross-functional relationships internally and externally to ensure smooth business operations and execution of timely growth strategies (Marketing, Visual Merchandising, merchandising, domestic sales, digital and design).
Perks you will enjoy!
- Our Shoe Discounts. No matter your style, weve 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 yourcaleres.com
- 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: Our midtown NYC office is a complete embodiment of the SamEdelman brand, located in the playground of the world! Steps away from luxury shopping on Madison & Fifth Avenues, walking distance to museums, hot restaurants, Central Park, and other NYC destinations, and designed by Gensler Architects, the space reflects the Edelmans love of the equestrian world through the suspended recycled oak beams, barn doors, and reclaimed wood. Our 15,000 square foot loft-like space is a representation of the brands rich heritage, with asymmetrical, freestanding beams as an irreverent and intricate detail symbolic of the dynamic and ever-changing world we live in.
Qualifications that Make You the Perfect Fit!:
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- 3-5 years experience in retail, fashion, branding, international, consumer goods or services, or other related areas
- Fluency in Chinese, and other languages a plus
- Quantitative and analytical abilities
- Financial acumen strong understanding of retail economics
Sam Edelman is part of Caleres Inc., a diverse portfolio of 15 global footwear brands including Famous Footwear, Naturalizer, Vionic, Dr. Scholl's, Allen Edmonds, and many more. Caleres' legacy includes more than 140-years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit and business savvy, with a mission to continue to inspire people to feel goodfeet first.
This position has a compensation salary range of $60,000- $72,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position. The final compensation offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, which include a candidates qualifications and experience.
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.
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