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The Work Group at Wolverine Worldwide includes market-leading brands Wolverine Boots and Apparel, Cat Footwear, Merrell Work and Tactical, Bates, Harley Davidson Footwear, and Hytest. Across the Work Group there are 100+ year old businesses, global and domestic brands, as well as licensed and owned entities. Through building awesome products that blur the line between work and lifestyle, we tap into the collective power of all these brands to deliver our customers amazing stories and the trusted features they demand: comfort, durability, and style.
The Key Account Manager, Apparel, is responsible for driving the apparel business for the Work Group Strategic Accounts. This role develops sales plans, internal and external communications, relationships, sales and service force, product mix, forecast, and the overall strategy to maintain and enhance the brand and maintain growth at the retail level. This individual must be based east of Denver and within 60 miles of a major airport.
Delivers strategic brand sales goals.
Creates a customized business model for each account.
Selects product mix by account.
Plans model stocks, turn, gross margin, markdowns, etc. and accountable sales goals, by account.
Manage retailer sales, inventory and profitability to help maximize both of our businesses.
Manage account order base to insure timely deliveries.
Manages replenishment programs for Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Accounts.
Forecasts product and role-up by account.
Places and executes all marketing at retail, such as: retail presence, Point of Purchase (P.O.P.), promotional events, collateral pieces, etc. Maintains excellent senior relationship with key accounts.
Initiates, develops and sells new key accounts in keeping with the divisions distribution strategies.
Maintains a consistent frequency of in-store visitation to ensure execution of brand presence, visual roll-out/events, driving turn and door volume.
Performing duties consistent with the Company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
Performing other duties as required/assigned by manager.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience.
7+ years of Sales experience and 3 years of Key Account Management experience with demonstrated sales skills
Apparel experience required.
Extremely motivated, a self-starter and able to work effectively in a team environment and independently; manage time and work against business deadlines.
Must know how to service all sales aspects of a national footwear brand in department stores.
Must possess strategic planning and be a results oriented person
Understanding of retailer’s financial metrics – sales, inventory, turn, gross margin dollars
High level of energy, initiative, and professionalism
Must be proficient on MS Office (word, excel, power-point)
Normal office environment. Extensive travel required (approx. 70%). Ability to push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs. Candidate must be based east of Denver.
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In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.
Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $112,000.00 per annum.
What experience is required?
100+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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