ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, TEMP

Job Summary

CELINE is a French Leather-Goods and Couture House seeking an Account Executive to grow the brand's wholesale business through partnerships with leading department stores and specialty stores. The role is based out of the NYC corporate office and is expected to last one year from August 2026-August 2027.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and cultivate strong relationships with both Major and Specialty accounts across the US while supporting Men’s and Women’s shoes and RTW business.
• Update and analyze fiscal and style selling on a weekly, monthly, and seasonal basis to identify opportunities to drive business.
• Maximize sales through correct seasonal buys to ensure assortments are well balanced and represent company strategies.
• Analyze shipping/tracking of delivery flow weekly, to ensure seamless process to accounts.
• Manage in-season assortment changes, coordinate markdowns, returns and product exit and support in preparing market week materials.
• Drive and present in seasonal market appointments, store product knowledge clinics and events.
• Coordinate order entry and closing of orders 6x year for Men’s and Women’s Buying Sessions to ensure seamless order process in partnership with Sellers.
• Process/enter notes & orders after buying session, send order receipts & order confirmations to clients, review orders and timely communicate cancellations.
• Participate in budget forecasts and achieve agreed sales targets.
• Understand account product needs and build specific assortments by-door/region with buyers/management during market while ensuring a productive assortment is allocated.
• Build relationships with buyers, department and specialties stores through daily communication.
• Partner with VM on activations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years Fashion Buying or Wholesale experience in a premium/luxury environment.
• Advanced comprehension of department stores, specialty boutiques and American retail trends.
• Established relationships and contacts a plus.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal skills and firm understanding of retail math.
• Strong communication skills both internally and externally, able to respond effectively to both client and division needs in NY and Paris.
• Firm understanding of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Skypad and Joor.
• Dynamic presentation and Problem-Solving skills.
• Supervisory/management skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and keen eye for detail.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time, if necessary, domestically and internationally.

Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional environment.
• Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail oriented, highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with all levels of the organization including senior leadership and retail associates.
• Ability to travel.
• Flexibility to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Benefits

The compensation for this position ranges from $70,000-$85,000 annually. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.

About the Role

CELINE is a French Leather-Goods and Couture House, driven by a strong artistic and holistic vision. The company aims to be one of the most iconic luxury brands worldwide.

Qualifications

CELINE is an equal opportunity employer. We want to offer an inclusive environment of mutual respect where we welcome diversity and all our employees feel included, developed, and heard. We are committed to the prevention of all discrimination, providing equal opportunities to all applicants irrespective of gender, gender expression, disability, origin, background, religious beliefs or sexual orientation or any other basis protected by law. CELINE recruits and recognizes all types of talent and singularities.