Now Hiring - Gildan Activewear Inc. - Manager, Account in Charleston, SC

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Who we are: Gildan is a leading manufacturer of everyday basic apparel, with a strong portfolio of brands, including Gildan, Hanes, Comfort Colors, American Apparel, ALLPRO, GOLDTOE, Peds, Bali, Playtex, Maidenform, Bonds, as well as Champion which is under an exclusive licensing agreement for the printwear channel in the U.S. and Canada. Gildan owns and operates vertically integrated, large-scale manufacturing facilities which are primarily located in Central America, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia. Gildan operates with a strong commitment to industry- leading labour, environmental and governance practices throughout its supply chain in accordance with its comprehensive ESG program embedded in Gildan's long-term business strategy. Together with our global team of dedicated employees, Gildan is united in its vision of Making Apparel Better. Discover the full scale of Gildan and prepare to be surprised at [please apply online] The opportunity: Manages the sales of customer accounts for key retail customers. This opportunity is based in our Sales Marketing and Distribution Team. The role * Manages and leads direction for product placement and sales of accounts * Collaborates with Director and Account Managers on priorities and business strategies * Collaborates with Sales Analyst functions in assigned categories * Leads efforts to align customer orders with monthly ship forecasts * Leads team's efforts in providing Forecasting with accurate monthly demand requirements * Leads category team's efforts to deliver customer service metrics - order fill rates, store in-stock percentages, Distribution Center outs, forecast accuracies and purchase order on-time arrival compliance * Manages the customer relationship in pricing, product placement, analysis, orders, replenishment * Leads team to make sure required data and information is complete for buyer meetings * Works cross-functionally in order to execute new item commitment, setup, ship dates, and modular execution * Trains and develops direct reports technical and soft skill sets * Schedules and attends buyer meetings and travels as required * Performs other duties as assigned to meet business needs The requirements * University degree + Minimum of 8 years of relevant and managerial experience OR University degree + 10 years of relevant experience * Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Etc.) * Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills * Must be able to communicate clearly in both written and verbal form * Must be able to collaborate with internal and external business partners to drive results and resolve issues * Experience with Customer Relationships and problem solving; ability to manage customer relations * Ability to work in a team-based environment * Experience within a manufacturing company supplying product to Retail Customers preferred * Vision is required in order to operate a keyboard and to read/analyze complex data * Hearing is required in order to hear instructions, communicate with customers via phone, and to hear/understand safety warnings What's in it for you: * Join a publicly traded company dual-listed on NYSE and TSX with great potential * Be part of a workplace where meaningful connections and teamwork are celebrated * From local to international, be ready to work alongside a diverse group of colleagues * Benefit from mentorship and continuous development opportunities * Take advantage of our attractive benefits packages We want to get to know you better! Please include your transferrable skills and unique experience in your application to help us learn more about you. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Come as you are: We recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a meaningful, collaborative work environment. As an inclusive employer, we value and embrace all the traits that make you uniquely you and seek to provide everyone with an equal chance to succeed. Because equity and inclusion matter at Gildan. #FindYourFit at Gildan and tailor the future of your own career.