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• Sr Account Executive Job Locations US-KS-Rockford | US-CO-Denver | US-MO-KANSAS CITY | US-IA-Des Moines Brand/Group Harley Davidson Job Function Sales Min. Exp.(Yrs) 5 Type Full Time General Function Loyal. Tough. Fearless. Harley-Davidson® Footwear embodies the spirit of the open road, as well as the men and women who proudly wear the name. With a growing global presence, Harley-Davidson® Footwear markets functional riding and fashion footwear to anyone who seeks quality and values the Harley-Davidson® brand.   The Senior Account Executive is responsible for supporting business development and growth of accounts to achieve sales and profitability objectives. Develops relationships to promote product placement in the assigned channel of distribution. Identifies marketplace opportunities, prospects and engages new customers, prepares strategic sales presentations and responsible for account management. The territory for this role includes: Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa.    Primary Duties • Oversee strategic marketing and operational initiatives to support business development in assigned channel of distribution. • Work cross-functionally with Sales Planning and Marketing to manage business plans and forecasts. • Represents needs of key account with Merchandising to ensure account product needs are being met on a consistent basis. • Sells the proper quantity of assortment product that a customer can profitably retail and a quality composition of assortment product to ensure growth in the territory. • Identify new account opportunities in order to meet growth targets, possess a thorough understanding of the marketplace (competitor information, consumer understanding, current/future market penetration, etc.) and help drive forecast accuracy.  During presentation gives leadership and direction by recommending key SKU’s and lifestyles. • Has an organized format on each sales call, covering all important topics -- next 90 days, line presentation, supporting key initiatives, writing the order and follow-up.  Sells the corporation and the division • Initiates, develops and sells accounts in keeping with the division’s distribution strategies. • Maintains an updated prospective new account list. • Prepares for each sales call in advance, knows what the retailer has on order, delivery update, what is reordering and previous year’s sales history. • Monitor model stocks and determine proper pairs and levels of inventory and timing of recommended markdowns. • Plans a conversion strategy that enables a profitable transition from one season to the next. • Advises management routinely of problems and opportunities in the region, offers recommended solutions when management is needed. • Maintains a consistent frequency of in-store visitation to ensure execution of brand presence, visual roll-out/events, driving turn and door volume. • Identifies areas of underdeveloped business and formulates a strategy to capture increased market share. • Maintains updated account and sales records and analyzes and reports selling information to company on weekly basis for key accounts. • Performing duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies. • Performing other duties as required/assigned by manager. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. • 5+ years of wholesale or retail experience. • Demonstrated ability to develop strong business partnerships • Motivated, enthusiastic self-starter who is able to work effectively in a team environment and independently. • Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, time management skills and is detail oriented. • Must understand the marketplace. • Must possess strategic selling and presentation skills, and have a professional presence when dealing with customers. • Proficient MS Office (excel, word and powerpoint) • Working knowledge of retail math measurements (i.e. gross margin, turn and markdowns) WORKING CONDITIONSField sales environment. Extensive travel required (70%).  Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. Committed to a diverse workforce, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled). Options Apply for this job onlineApply Share Refer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Application FAQsSoftware Powered by iCIMSwww.icims.com