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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