Sr. Key Account Manager

General Summary

The Sr. Key Account Manager is responsible for maintaining a profitable relationship between the customer and company. This position supports the Wholesale business.

The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role.  This position is based in our LIC office and requires working on-site five days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, document, and analyze weekly selling performance
• Communicate with accounts, sale reps and vendors to maintain excellent
• Customer relations.
• Maintain price sheets and confirm pricing with vendors and customers
• Create spec sheets and cost sheets
• Review business opportunities with buyers
• Track advertising, review layouts and confirm delivery of product
• Attend sales meeting and shoe shows
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Specific Job Skills:

Essential Duties Include

• Ability to conduct interpersonal interactions including coaching, negotiating, selling, group presentations, etc.
• Most decisions are made within company policy constraints, and some latitude exists. Decisions may impact others or the organization
• Work responsibilities occasionally concern confidential and/or sensitive information requiring the use of discretion
• Job duties are somewhat varied, occasionally requiring conceptualizing, planning and implementing
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and time management skills essential
• Under limited supervision, anticipates and solves problems for self and other lower-level employees

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in retail buying
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must have working knowledge of retail math

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $100,000-$110,000. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.