Account Manager

Job Title: Account Manager

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Looking to unbox your full potential? STEP UP with the ALDO GROUP.

WE'RE ON A JOURNEY TO CREATE A WORLD OF LOVE, CONFIDENCE AND BELONGING

The ALDO Group has been on this journey for over 50 years. We believe that our passionate associates are at the heart of our success, and that with them we will lead into our future with kindness.

The ALDO Group is committed to diversity and inclusion, not only now, but for the long term. We strongly encourage people who are Aboriginal, racialized, have disabilities, come from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or have intersectional identities to apply for employment with us. At ALDO Group, we will always strive to take steps to create a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes equal opportunity and accountability.#WeAreALDO

STEP UP EXPERIENCE

• Recognition programs to showcase your talent!
• To be part of a company that takes a stand on issues affecting people, the environment, and our partners
• Purchase discount on merchandise sold in all our divisions.
• Family & Friends events with discounts on our products
• Subsidized cafeteria & daycare
• Subsidized public transportation and free parking
• On-campus gym with access to a trainer
• Flex schedules and telecommuting
• Attractive total compensation!

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YOUR ROLE

The Account Manager will act as the primary point of contact for our franchisees/clients and will be responsible for the overall sales strategy, including collection creation, in-season management, and account coordination. This person will be accountable for the financial results of their region and must ensure effective presentation of collections to clients, proper coordination of purchases, and efficient delivery with the support of their Territory Manager. To achieve objectives, the Account Manager must ensure strong coordination across multiple functions such as marketing, product development, buying, and supply chain.

DO YOU HAVE THE PROFILE WE'RE LOOKING FOR?

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain excellent business relationships with franchisees, aiming for win-win outcomes (e.g., advising on SKU selection, in-season forecasting, quantification, pricing, promotions, reorders, order cancellations, markdowns, product performance reporting, etc.)
• Maintain strong relationships with franchisees and drive revenue growth for the ALDO Group and profitability for the partner.
• Prepare for Market Week activities, ensuring that the International division’s sales forecasts are met for the season.
• Communicate regional and franchisee needs to the Product and Marketing teams.
• Align business strategy and account planning on an annual basis by identifying key growth drivers and developing clear strategies to meet revenue and growth targets.
• Work closely with the Territory Manager and cross-functional teams (buying, marketing, retail, finance, supply chain, etc.) to optimize the end-to-end GTM (Go-To-Market) process and achieve sales goals.
• Provide regular activity reports.

Job Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience
• Bachelor’s degree (an asset)
• Collaborative mindset and ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the footwear industry
• Excellent planning and analytical skills
• Highly organized and able to multitask
• Strong communication skills – able to deliver training and present content effectively
• Proactive and adaptable to any situation
• Strong priority management and ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

We Offer:

• Permanent job
• Hybrid work model available
• Comprehensive insurance coverage
• Collaboration with a positive and supportive team
• Growth opportunities within the team with access to all our training programs
• Work in our beautiful Ville St-Laurent offices
• Large cafeteria with a varied on-site menu
• Ample on-site parking

Don't wait any longer: STEP UP with us. We want to meet you!

WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT US? HERE ARE SOME FUN FACTS.

Present in more than 100 countries, the ALDO Group has established itself with strong brands:

, and . Guided every day by its purpose “A journey to create a world of love, trust and belonging”, the organization is simply unique. What makes our culture so one of a kind is our people’s passion for innovation, excellence, craftsmanship, entrepreneurship and diversity, as well as their empathy and friendliness. In addition, our associates all have an insatiable curiosity!

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