Khaite

Khaite

Account Executive, APAC

New York, NY

Sponsorship not specified$78k-$85kDetected 14 days ago
Project ManagementSalesAccount ManagementBusiness DevelopmentExcelLogisticsERPCustomer SupportCommunicationOrganizational Skills

About the role

  • The ideal candidate is fluent in both Japanese and English, has experience working within luxury fashion wholesale, and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day management of wholesale accounts across the APAC region, with a primary focus on Japanese partners.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers and key retail partners by providing exceptional service and timely communication.
  • Partner with the Head of APAC & New Business Development to execute seasonal sales strategies and achieve regional sales goals.
  • Assist in preparing for seasonal market appointments, including sample management, line preparation, appointment scheduling, and showroom support.
  • Enter, manage, and reconcile seasonal orders, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Support new account onboarding and maintain accurate customer information within internal systems.
  • Maintain a high level of product knowledge across all KHAITE categories.
  • KHAITE is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and relationship-driven Account Executive, APAC to support the continued growth of our wholesale business throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Our drive is relentless.

Requirements

  • The employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.

Nice to have

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • experience with ERP systems and wholesale platforms is preferred.

Skills

  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a client-first mindset.
  • Collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset with a proactive approach to problem solving.
  • Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2-4 years of experience in wholesale sales, account management, or sales operations within the luxury fashion industry.
  • Fluent in both Japanese and English (spoken and written) is required.
  • Experience supporting international wholesale accounts, preferably within the APAC region.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting sales data and preparing reports.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with ERP systems and wholesale platforms is preferred.
  • Willingness to travel internationally as business needs require.
  • Familiarity with luxury retail calendars, seasonal market cycles, and international shipping processes.

Compensation

  • The salary range is $78,000-85,000.
  • New York Pay Range
  • $78,000 - $85,000 USD

Benefits

  • Other benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs, a company bonus plan, employee discounts and perks, a 401k plan with employer match, and other ancillary benefits.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Company info

  • KHAITE is a way of looking at the world.
  • Shaped by formative encounters, cultural touchstones, and secret desires, this point of view comes to life through womenswear and accessories that find confidence in contrast.
  • Each piece proposes a fresh balance of opposing elements- masculine and feminine, strength and softness, structure and fluidity- while embodying a signature sensuality and ease.
  • Founded in 2016 by creative director Catherine Holstein and based in New York, KHAITE evolves with each season, building upon a foundation of robust yet polished items distinguished by exceptional materials, exquisite craftsmanship, and subtle yet striking details.
  • Creativity ~ We are always imagining, never imitating.
  • Tenacity ~ We are insatiable.

Equal opportunity

  • equal opportunity employer.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer i

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