Sales Account Executive

Why join TKG!

• Enjoy your birthday off
• 6 Personal Days
• Flexible schedule
• Wellness allowance
• RRSP matching
• Full benefits including an EAP
• Free onsite parking
• Free Coffee
• Company events

The Sales Account Executive, a true road warrior with a growth mindset, and will be responsible for developing and executing key sales growth to achieve the company's financial targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for hunting new business and build incremental revenue and market share with key accounts, new and existing, in North America.
• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships.
• Collaborate with Design and Product Development to support new product introductions.
• Work with Management and Product Development to optimize the product range, provide market insight to develop a pricing strategy to maximize sales and profitability.

Key Criteria/Requirements:

• A minimum of 10 years of related work experience in Sales in the apparel industry (sleepwear experience a definite asset), consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• In-depth knowledge of Wholesale channels working with national chains, mid-tier and traditional department stores, mass market experience is a must
• Existing relationships with retailers such as; Costco USA, Target, Nordstrom Rack, BJs, Price Mart, Bass Pro, Tractor Supply, Farm and Fleet, Cracker Barrel, Academy, Kroger, Lowes, Home Depot a major asset
• Experience in forecasting and planning sales budgets and achieving Corporate Financial Goals.
• Available for extensive travel in North America
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• A tenacious, take-charge person who is dynamic, results-driven and a self-starter
• Strategic mindset, business savvy, creativity and the ability to negotiate in a professional manner and to collaborate at all levels and across functions
• High emotional IQ with a solid interpersonal and communication skills that instil confidence in others