Coney Island Picnic Hiring for Sales Account Manager at Los Angeles, CA Full Time

Are you a sales leader with a proven track record and established relationships in the retail world? Join our growing brand and drive our mission to expand our footprint in major retailers and boutiques across the nation. We’ve rapidly evolved into a recognizable brand in the apparel industry, and are now seeking a strategic, dynamic Sales Account Manager to further propel our growth and take us to the next level!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning & Market Analysis: Assess market potential, create customer-specific strategies for deep penetration, and devise long-term revenue plans by brand/customer

Account Management & Growth: Manage a portfolio of retail accounts, nurturing relationships, and driving sales growth; identify new account opportunities and educate them on our brand’s successes

Performance Tracking: Monitor monthly, quarterly, and annual sales projections and analyze sales data to project customer-specific goals and foster growth opportunities

Competitive Insight: Stay up to date with market trends, provide insights into the competitive landscape, and pivot strategies as needed

Outreach & Networking: Engage in cold calls, emails, social media outreach and networking to tap into potential customers; work alongside Marketing Team to identify influencers, celebrities, etc., that could help elevate the brand

Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure cohesive design strategies, seamless order fulfillment, and efficient customer service

Product Presentation: Regularly showcase new and existing product lines to both current and potential accounts, lead major proposals to key customers, oversee annual shows and sales meetings

Operational Efficiency/Sales Order Management: Handle sales order validations, ensure accurate order entries, and manage any discrepancies in collaboration with cross-functional teams

Customer Relationship Building: Establish a rapport with key decision-makers, understand their specific needs, and create tailored solutions

Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of ongoing improvement through regular sales meetings, feedback sessions, and proactive outreach

Travel and Tradeshows: Strategize with management on tradeshows, while also attending and maximizing sales opportunities

Requirements:

Proven experience in wholesale elevated contemporary brand sales with established connections to major retailers

Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and leadership skills

Excellent negotiation and follow-up skills

Sociable and confident with relationship building

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to market changes.

Persist to succeed; overcome objections with determination, creativity and partnership and excel in closing sales

Benefits:

Competitive compensation DOE

Medical coverage after 3 months of employment

401K after one year of employment

Flexible PTO and holiday pay

Flexible work environment – potential option for hybrid opportunities after agreed upon term

Join us and play a pivotal role in taking Coney Island Picnic to new heights. Share our story, expand our reach, and be part of our exciting journey of growth.