Account Executive - Eastern Canada

The Company: Two friends wanted to give their wardrobes, and the wardrobes of other women, something that didn’t exist in the market. A blazer, created for her. For them. The foundational element of a wardrobe fit for work, or leisure…and uniquely, for a bit of both. So from a place of intuition, the promise of the brand took shape: to create pieces that fit into women’s lives. Purposefully. to create pieces that fit into women’s wardrobes. Seamlessly. and, to create pieces that fit women. Well. This promise continues to drive two friends, two designers, two women of many women who desire style that fits. The Role: The Account Executive is responsible for driving sales across Canadian HOUSE accounts. This role owns day-to-day account relationships, acting as a key partner to independent retailers while supporting major accounts in collaboration with the Head of Wholesale. This is a highly commercial role for someone who is both execution-focused and forward-looking—capable of building on a strong existing business while identifying new opportunities across the evolving Canadian retail landscape. You Will: Own part of Canadian business, managing day-to-day relationships with independent/specialty store accounts from Ottawa through the Maritimes Provide education/product knowledge for major department stores in French/English, as well as with select independents Partner with accounts on assortments, reorders, and returns, working closely with the Sales Coordinator to support execution Collaborate with the Head of Wholesale to develop seasonal projections and achieve annual sales targets Identify and onboard new accounts, continuously evolving the distribution strategy across Canada React in-season with key partners through trunk shows, ATS events, and market travel Enter and manage all HOUSE account orders in JOOR, ensuring accuracy and follow-through Partner cross-functionally with Canadian AEs, US agents, and internal teams to share insights and optimize performance Analyze each market, providing clear hindsight and actionable feedback by delivery Build and deliver sales reports for leadership and cross-functional partners Collaborate with marketing and international sales partners on pre-market preparation Contribute to a team-first environment—sharing insights, supporting peers, and stepping into other territories as needed You Have: 3+ years of experience in a comparable role (Account Executive, Associate Buyer, or similar) Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of sales drivers and retail performance Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present effectively and translate market insights into action Advanced proficiency in Excel, including building and adapting reports (weekly, seasonal, market recaps) Professional proficiency in both English and French is required You'll love working here because: You'll work with a fun, hard-working, collaborative team with a strong entrepreneurial spirit. Our product is designed to embolden the people who wear it, and that includes our team We offer a comprehensive health and dental benefit plan funded by SMYTHE 30% Travel within Canada - must have a vehicle. Note some travel will be necessary on evenings/weekends within the region. SMYTHE fosters a workplace where our individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Apply To This Job