About Marc Nolan
Marc Nolan is a men's and women's footwear, apparel and leather goods brand with retail stores in Chicago and New York and a growing presence with national department store partners. We're a lean, fast-moving team that cares about craftsmanship, style and building lasting retail relationships.

About the role
We're looking for a Wholesale Account Manager to own and grow our department store business, starting with our key partners Dillard's and Nordstrom. You'll be the main point of contact for buyers and planners, drive seasonal sell-in and sell-through, represent the brand at market, and keep orders, product data and replenishment running smoothly behind the scenes.

This role can be part-time or full-time depending on the right candidate, and can be remote (U.S.) or hybrid in the Chicago, IL area. It includes regular travel to markets, trade shows and account visits.

What you'll do

Account management & growth

• Own day-to-day relationships with buyers, planners and merchandising teams at Dillard's and Nordstrom
• Build seasonal account plans and sales targets; grow assortment depth, door count and categories
• Lead seasonal line presentations and sell-in, including line sheets, samples and pricing
• Analyze weekly sell-through, inventory and margin data to recommend reorders, markdowns and assortment changes
• Partner with accounts on at-once and replenishment opportunities to keep best sellers in stock
• Identify and pursue new wholesale opportunities that fit the brand

Market & travel

• Help build our market and trade-show calendar, and represent Marc Nolan at the shows we choose to attend
• Visit buying offices and stores, including Dillard's (Little Rock, AR) and Nordstrom (Seattle, WA), and support in-store events and staff training
• Gather competitive, trend and customer feedback and share it with product and leadership

Operations & order management

• Manage purchase orders, confirmations, changes, cancellations and shipping status across EDI and dropship/marketplace channels
• Coordinate new item setup and product content (images, copy, sizing, UPCs) with each retailer's requirements
• Work with our warehouse and inventory team on allocations, ship windows, routing and compliance
• Resolve chargebacks, deductions and invoice/AP discrepancies
• Report on account performance and forecasts to leadership

What you bring

• 3–5+ years of wholesale account management or sales experience in footwear, apparel or accessories
• Direct experience managing U.S. department store accounts (Dillard's, Nordstrom, Macy's, Bloomingdale's or similar)
• Strong analytical skills: comfortable with Excel/Google Sheets, sell-through reports and open-to-buy conversations
• Experience with EDI and dropship/marketplace platforms (e.g., OpenText, Mirakl, SPS Commerce) a plus; Shopify familiarity a plus
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized, self-directed and comfortable in a small, hands-on team
• Able to travel regularly for markets, shows and account visits (estimated 15–25%)
• Menswear/footwear product knowledge a strong plus

Compensation & benefits

• Full-time: $70,000–$95,000 base salary, plus a performance bonus tied to account growth
• Part-time: $35–$45 per hour, with flexible scheduling
• Full-time: paid time off, plus health benefits after 90 days
• Travel expenses covered
• Employee discount on Marc Nolan product

Final pay is based on experience, location and hours.

How to apply
Apply through LinkedIn with your resume and a short note on the department store accounts you've managed and the results you drove.

Marc Nolan is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.