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New Balance has a history of 100 years of enduring performance and is still running strong today. Part of what makes New Balance so unique is our commitment to making products that not only provide performance, but also superior fit and comfort. The same attention that is placed on our athletic shoes and apparel is also placed on our associates. We seek talented individuals that fit into our team-oriented atmosphere. Additionally, we are proud to have an environment that offers the comfort of a true work/life balance. If you are looking for a NEW BALANCE, read on!
Responsibilities .
As an Apparel Key Account Representative, you will coordinate customer orders to ensure timely product delivery and promote exceptional customer service. You will act as the primary contact for sales representatives, sales management, and NB apparel key accounts on product availability and trend information. You will manage replenishment programs to guarantee utilization of inventory. In this role, you will manage the order base for multiple accounts. You will be responsible for adhering to customers’ buying profiles, programs, operational and routing requirements. You will contact account and sales representatives to resolve issues that may impact monthly shipping goals. You will compile data, prepare reports, and make recommendations to the Sales and Account Services teams. You will establish business relationships by attending pre-line, customer logistics, and annual vendor meetings.
Qualifications .
BA degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of 3 years of related customer service experience with demonstrated account management experience.
Strong computer skills, including JBA, ICC.net, and EDI systems concepts.
Excellent communication skills.
Strong analysis skills required.
Some travel required—approximately 2-3 times per year.
Our products are designed to meet the diverse needs of consumers and our benefits are designed to meet the diverse needs of our associates. We have developed a benefits package that is sure to fit your way of life. Our low-cost medical and dental coverage and onsite wellness program will help you lead a healthy lifestyle. We offer a 401k plan with an employer match, making it possible to save for retirement. Most positions offer a flexible work schedule, work from home options, and a 37.5 hour work week. We provide a generous vacation package and even allow paid time off to volunteer in the community. New Balance encourages its employees to take advantage of our tremendous training and development programs, as well as our tuition reimbursement plan. We are a business casual environment where our employees are encouraged to wear NB product which can be purchased with our significant employee discount. Parking is free at all of our facilities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
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New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap and/ or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era veteran. .
Applicant Category: Professional
Requisition Code: Work at home
Two Initials of Recruiter: bw
System Date: 07/01/2008
System Time: 05:48:19
Document Name(40): Apparel Key Accounts Representative
Source: JobCentral - USA
SearchTerms: "work at home" "work from home"
URL(80): http://jobs-newbalance.icims.com/newbalance_jobs/jobs/candidate/job.jsp?jobid=47