Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women’s and men’s apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.

Summary:

RAILS is recruiting for a UK Junior Account Executive & Wholesale Assistant, based at the London showroom and head office in Covent Garden. The ideal candidate will have womenswear wholesale sales and wholesale assistant experience in the contemporary space. The role requires a dynamic and organised individual, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The candidate must be willing to travel and should possess a UK driving license.

The UK Junior Account Executive & Wholesale Assistant will report to the Senior Sales Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Manage territory of UK independent boutiques, alongside a senior account executive. The Senior Sales Manager will continue managing high volume boutique accounts, with support from the Junior Account Executive.
• Sell four seasonal collections per year via showroom, digital and road appointments, mostly from the London showroom.
• Focus on meeting and exceeding seasonal and annual sales targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with buyers.
• Prospect for new business and opportunities.
• Plan regular road trips to visit existing and target retailers.
• Drive in-season and reorder business.
• Review and analyze sales reports.
• Wholesale assistant tasks include showroom / sample management, NuORDER order processing and maintenance, sales admin tasks, prospecting projects across territories, and any other tasks as required.

Skills & Experience:

• Targets oriented, highly motivated, organized and driven for success.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Google platforms and B2B systems such as NuORDER or Joor.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with a willingness to learn and advance.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Ability to work both collaboratively within a wider team and autonomously, with a positive outlook.

Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.