Associate Account Executive

Job Description

Founded in 1986, Helmut Lang redefined fashion and style through innovative tailoring and a deep engagement with contemporary avant-garde culture. In 2006, Fast Retailing pivoted the brand into a successful contemporary business and enabled global expansion.

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Helmut Lang is seeking an Associate Account Executive to support and grow our department store business across both men’s and women’s categories. This role is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented wholesale professional who is eager to deepen their account management skills while partnering closely with internal teams to drive brand growth and commercial success. The Associate Account Executive will manage day-to-day account responsibilities, support strategic initiatives, and play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with our specialty retail partners.

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Responsibilities

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Account Management & Sales Support

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• Support the management of all major department stores across men’s and women’s collections
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• Support seasonal selling efforts including market appointments, line presentations, and order writing
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• Assist in achieving seasonal sales targets and key performance metrics
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• Maintain accurate order entry, revisions, and follow-ups throughout the season
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Business Growth & Strategy

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• Partner with senior leadership to identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts and new department store partners
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• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, and sell-through to inform recommendations
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• Support account-specific strategies including assortments, reorders, and delivery flow
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Cross-Functional Collaboration

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• Work closely with merchandising, planning, production, logistics, and finance teams to ensure timely and accurate deliveries
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• Support showroom operations during market and key selling periods
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Operations & Reporting

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• Maintain account records, seasonal recaps, and sales reports
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• Track deliveries, address order issues, and troubleshoot discrepancies
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Qualifications

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• 2+ years of experience in wholesale sales or account management, preferably within contemporary or designer fashion
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• Strong understanding of department store wholesale business and retail partners
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• Experience managing both men’s and women’s product preferred
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• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
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• Analytical mindset with comfort working in Excel and sales reporting tools
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• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a fast-paced environment
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• Passion for fashion and alignment with the Helmut Lang brand ethos
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Salary range: $65,000 -70,000*

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*The offered salary or salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Fast Retailing does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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