Associate Account Executive

About the Role

Randa Apparel & Accessories is a leading global fashion company with a portfolio of over 30 brands. They offer exceptional products and services, aiming to be the best place to build a career in a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workspace.

Location: Rosemont, IL

Salary Range: $57,000 - $65,000

Schedule: Hybrid Schedule (Monday-Wednesday in office, Thursday-Friday remote)

Position Summary

Assists in maintaining account relationships and sales operations under the direction of Account Executives and above.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Sales Directors and Account Executives with client management and sales operations.
• Maintain tracking reports (e.g., Open Orders, Shipment summaries, customer selling) to help management uncover trends.
• Provide support with meeting preparation by compiling meeting prep documents, including selling reports binders, and preparing product samples.
• May attend client meetings and document meeting notes.
• Execute daily sales functions, including preparing internal production orders to initiate the 'go to market' process.
• Communicate and update clients on order status and resolve issues in partnership with Distribution Centers and other departments.
• Coordinate with the E-Commerce team to upload accurate product descriptions and photos on Randa’s E-Commerce platform.
• May act as a liaison for information flow between sales, design, distribution, merchandising, accounting, and overseas factories.
• May assist in analyzing sales to identify trends and opportunities.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed and aligned with the scope of the role.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Retail Math knowledge.
• Computer literate in Outlook and Microsoft Office Suite products (especially Excel).
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent degree/experience.
• 0-2 years of Sales or Buying experience, internships included.
• Preferred: Retail buying office or vendor/wholesale industry experience.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

• Potential travel involved (less than 10%).
• Must be able to receive, lift, open, and unpack boxes containing product samples.
• Must be able to represent Randa at various industry functions, community events, and business dinners.

Core Behavioral Attributes

• Ability to problem-solve, multitask, and manage time appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal & organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented and excellent follow-through skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret information promptly.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and prone to act.
• Highly motivated, professional, & dependable.
• Contribute positively to the team dynamic.
• Self-motivated to support the team.
• Practiced in written and verbal communication.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Three weeks of paid time off within the first year of employment.
• Company provided life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and paid parental leave.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance options with low employee contributions.
• Commuter benefit plan.
• Optional supplemental life insurance, pet insurance, and accident & critical illness insurance offered at a group discount rate.
• 401(k).
• Unlimited access to award-winning online fitness and wellness program.
• Fast-paced work environment with career growth opportunities.