Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Place Showroom
Job overview
The Account Executive role at Place Showroom focuses on managing regional specialty accounts in the contemporary women's apparel market, driving sales and maintaining brand presence in the southwest territory.
Responsibilities and impact
The Account Executive is responsible for developing distribution strategies, building client relationships, maintaining brand integrity, managing client outreach, strategizing new client acquisition, communicating with team members, and traveling to tradeshows and within the territory.
Experience and skills
Candidates need a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, at least 3 years of sales experience with relationships in the women's contemporary market, strong organizational and communication skills, a valid driver's license, and must reside in the Dallas metro area with the ability to travel up to 50%.
Company information
Place Showroom operates in the contemporary women's apparel market with a focus on regional specialty account management.
Job location and travel
This position is based in the Dallas showroom and requires living in the Dallas metro area with travel up to 50%.
Unique job features
This role involves significant travel and direct client relationship management in a key regional market.
Company overview
Place Showroom is a leading fashion showroom that specializes in representing contemporary and emerging designers. They make money by showcasing designers' collections to buyers from top retailers, facilitating orders, and earning commissions on sales. Founded in 2004, Place Showroom has established itself as a key player in the fashion industry, known for its curated selection and strong relationships with both designers and retailers. The company operates multiple showrooms in major fashion hubs, providing a platform for designers to gain visibility and expand their market reach.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your experience in sales within the women's contemporary apparel market and highlight any established relationships with specialty and image retailers in the Southwest, especially the Dallas area.
Showcase your ability to develop distribution strategies, manage client pipelines, and maintain brand integrity, as these are key responsibilities for the Account Executive role at Place Showroom.
Apply through multiple platforms including Place Showroom’s corporate careers page, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your application visibility.
Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the Dallas showroom or sales division at Place Showroom; use ice breakers like commenting on recent showroom events, asking about the company’s approach to building client relationships, or referencing their market presence in the Southwest.
Optimize your resume for ATS by including keywords from the job description such as 'sales experience,' 'women’s contemporary market,' 'client pipeline,' 'distribution strategy,' and 'brand integrity' to ensure it passes initial screenings.
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