Michael Kors Account Executive — Wholesale (Italy, Maternity Cover)

Michael Kors is a global luxury fashion house and part of Capri Holdings. The brand is known for accessible luxury across ready-to-wear, accessories and footwear, operating within a fast-moving, omnichannel retail ecosystem. As an employer, it offers opportunities to work across brands within Capri Holdings and places emphasis on commercial rigor, creative product expression and global collaboration.

1. Support the Senior Account Executive and wholesale team to meet and exceed territory sales plans and budgets for Italy.
2. Manage a designated portfolio of Italian wholesale accounts, driving distribution, volume and profitability in line with regional strategy.
3. Maintain and update sales forecasts and booking reports; present weekly business updates to the Senior AE.
4. Execute in-season trading and seasonal market preparations with Planning to maximise sell-through and manage assortments and repeats.
5. Raise and manage orders on the TB system, monitor business performance via Qlik, and ensure booking reports reconcile with orders before market deadlines.
6. Coordinate with Customer Service, Finance and Logistics to ensure timely shipping, delivery clearance and resolution of account queries.
7. Conduct store and showroom visits, develop strong relationships with retail buying teams, and support showroom presentations and sample management.
8. Identify new business opportunities and communicate competitive and market intelligence to Merchandising and Planning teams.

1. Minimum 5 years of wholesale experience in a premium or luxury fashion environment.
2. Fluent spoken and written English.
3. Proven ability to achieve sales targets and manage bookings in a wholesale/department store environment.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and proven capability to partner cross-functionally with Planning, Customer Service, Finance, VM and Marketing.
5. Entrepreneurial mindset with a track record of pragmatic problem-solving, adaptability and driving results in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

1. Wholesale account management
2. Sales forecasting
3. Order management
4. In‑season trading and assortment planning
5. Merchandising analysis
6. Customer liaison and showroom coordination
7. TB system
8. Qlik

At least five years of direct wholesale experience within a premium or luxury fashion brand, with demonstrable success managing accounts, achieving bookings and collaborating with planning and commercial teams.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business, Fashion, Retail Management or a related field preferred.

Cross-brand discount; Exclusive employee sales; Paid parental leave; Generous holiday schedule and vacation days; Summer Fridays; Internal mobility across Capri brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo); Thrive Wellness Program; LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program; #FeelGreat programme initiatives; Hybrid working; Ticket restaurants.

The brand fosters a fast-paced, creative and commercially driven culture where collaboration across functions and brands is central. As part of Capri Holdings, teams are encouraged to innovate, embrace inclusivity and develop careers through internal mobility and cross-brand exposure.