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Senior Manager, Account Management

GOAT

GOAT

Sales & Business Development
United Kingdom
Posted on Nov 16, 2024

About the Team

At GOAT Group, the Business Development team is central to the strategic growth of our company. Composed of individual teams that handle Strategy, New Business Initiatives, Partnerships and Account Management, the department leads a global supply-focused initiative that works with brand partners, retailers and power sellers to secure new inventory and widen exposure for GOAT Group. As our company continues to expand both at home and abroad, you will play an integral part in this exciting next chapter.

Role Overview

We are looking for a people-focused Senior Manager to lead Account Management for our Business Development team supporting our UK and EU region. The ideal candidate will be a natural leader, fluent in the sneaker market, committed to providing top-tier customer service as well as comfortable working across a variety of departments including Operations, Engineering, Analytics, and Marketing.

In this role, you will:

  • Oversee business growth in the region, working closely with your Account Management
    team to develop strategic plans that maximize supply potential.
  • Take a proactive, data-driven approach to tracking and assessing KPIs.
  • Propose and lead regional initiatives and team projects, collaborating cross-functionally for
    seamless implementation.
  • Drive new business by prospecting existing connections, and proactive sourcing of new
    accounts, negotiating terms where needed.
  • Compile and present weekly and monthly summaries to internal leadership on regional
    trends and account performance, emphasizing actionable insights.
  • Oversee regional onboarding process for new accounts to ensure smooth and timely
    integration; addressing escalation as needed.
  • Manage, mentor, and develop a team of exceptional account managers, setting clear
    expectations, providing continuous feedback, and creating individualized development plans.
  • Be up to speed on sneaker and retail trends in your region.

We are looking for:

  • 5+ years of experience in an account management function, with strong sneaker knowledge.
  • Strong analytical skills; ability to identify problems, research issues, and provide options for
    resolution to the team.
  • People management and leadership experience.
  • Confidence in creating and presenting decks.
  • Experience building a book of business. Confidentiality and discretion is a MUST.
  • High level interpersonal, communication, and written skills.
  • Highly organized with demonstrated attention to detail.
  • A quick learner, a self-starter, able to work independently, and willingness (and ability) to
    handle the pressures of an increasing level of responsibility.
  • Mac and Excel proficiency, understanding of web-based platforms, and comfortable
    managing URL links.

GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of more than 60 million members across 170 countries.

GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become one of the leading and most trusted sneaker platforms in the world, and has expanded to offer apparel and accessories from select emerging, contemporary and iconic brands. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 60 million members across 170 countries.

Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers.

Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible.

The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including Park West Asset Management, T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc., Franklin Templeton, Adage Capital Management, Ulysses Management, D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator.

GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. By applying, you authorize GOAT Group to send you text messages regarding your job application, interview and/or onboarding process, and other job opportunities at GOAT Group. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants. If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.