What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wholesale Shop Manager position at Theory?
At Theory, we create clothes that matter, that empower and improve the way we live through exceptional fit, fabric, and style. In 1997, Theory was founded in New York on the simple idea that stretch fabrics in tailored clothing could change how we dress and live.
Two decades later, we continue to perfect our offering of elevated wardrobe essentials for the ambitious, urban man and woman. From sourcing materials from the best mills in the world, to the innovation and craftsmanship at our atelier in New York’s Meatpacking District, the integrity of our process is just as important as our final product.
In 2004, Theory was acquired by Fast Retailing, spurring international expansion of the brand. Operating 440 stores worldwide, today Theory is a New York brand with a global mindset. Our customers dream big, achieve goals, and aim for perfection. So do we, and so do our clothes.
We are looking for a Shop Manager who will work in partnership with Bloomingdales 59th street.
Responsibilities :
- Manage women’s sales.
- Drive sales to achieve seasonal sales plan for respective wholesale shop.
- Achieve yearly sales goal while trying to end above last year total trend.
- Manage team of selling specialists to ensure that each specialist is achieving individual theory sales goal. On average each selling specialist should represent minimum of 40% theory sales out of their total sales.
- Manage stock specialist to ensure all product on hand is properly stored in stock room, suggested markdowns are taken according to store calendar and execute RTV styles by deadline dates.
- Partner with Northeast Visual Manager to execute floorsets according to promotional calendar and product deliveries.
- Maintain shop standards.
- Execute monthly visual directive and partner with Director of Wholesale Operations.
- Communicate re-order requests regularly to sales team.
- Deliver feedback on sales trend, product fit and any missed opportunities.
- Strategically Identify best selling practices and events that will maximize business and product sell though.
- Partner with department store visual team to get additional exposure in different areas of store.
- Devise action plan for top sales months to ensure all appropriate measures are taken. Be creative and find new opportunities to drive sales to ensure successful selling events.
- Depending on region and sales volume, senior shop manager may manage more than one store.
Minimum Skills & Qualifications :
Salary range : $80,000.00 -85,000.00
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Salary : $80,000 - $85,000
