Hawthorne Executive Search

Job Responsibilities
• Brand outreach to all Women’s Ready-to-Wear brands
­ Create a detailed list of Brands to target for sales
­ Communicate with new Brands about the company platform and sign them to do sales
­ Communicate with existing Ready-to-Wear Brands to ensure they are always on the calendar and partner with Brands on optimal scheduling, strategic pricing and choosing styles
­ Analyze prior events to maximize each sale’s potential
­ Create communication tools specific to Ready-to-Wear Brands
­ Ensure communication between in-house Brand Relations Team, Production Team and Brand to ensure all materials are received in a timely manner
­ Communicate with Production to ensure each sale is properly merchandised and all pertinent information is included to maximize sale potential
­ Ensure that every Brand receives a post sale wrap up call
• A strong and established relationship set within the Ready-to-Wear Brand community
• Make process improvement suggestions to make the Brand experience more efficient

Requirements
• Candidate should have 7+ years of merchandising; associate buyer or buyer experience
• Candidate should have 5+ years of experience with top Ready-to-Wear Brands
• Candidate must have existing relationships with decision makers at top Brands
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Ability to design and improve business processes
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Candidate should be ambitious, organized, and a self-starter
• Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Travel required