Banana Republic, a division of Gap Inc, is accepting applications for an exciting new position at the Grant Avenue Flagship Store!
Personal Shopper – Banana Republic
The Personal Shopper is part of the Special Services department at the Flagship location. This position focuses on achieving weekly/monthly selling goals, setting up appointments on the company’s website, designed exclusively for the use of our personal shopper team. This customized tool allows personal shoppers to better serve clients by tracking buying preferences, and communicate regularly with clients regarding new product, promotional events, and up-coming gift giving occasions. The Personal Shopper also assists with in-store events and promotions.
Building relationships and trust with clients is the cornerstone of the department’s success. In addition to working with private clients, the Personal Shopper works with local businesses (banking groups, hotels, law firms & real estate offices) to network and provide consultation and support with workplace outfitting and wardrobing. This position is the most elevated expression of customer service at Banana Republic.
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of experience in ready-to-wear retail clothing sales
• 30 % established clientele book
• Ability to outfit and wardrobe customers effectively.
• Knowledge of fashion trends & style.
• Proficient in MS Word
• Excellent written & verbal communication.
• High school diploma a must, BA degree a plus.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Goal oriented, with a track record of selling, and providing amazing customer service.
• Ability to drive repeat customer business through personal follow-up.
• Excellent time management skills
• Communicate professionally, and effectively
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a passion for fashion and selling, ability to multi-task, and demonstrate strong customer-focused service on and off the sales floor.
If you meet all the requirements above, like working on a team, and service-oriented apply today:
https://gapinc.taleo.net/careersection/10041/jobdetail.ftl?lang=en&job=01abg
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Merchandising SF
A fast growing European Fashion Company with a large base of existing clients that specialized in the tourism field is looking for a part-time Merchandiser/Rep to service our stores in San Francisco: Fisherman Wharf, downtown area
and pier 39.
Duties and responsibilities required:
1. Create and maintain an attractive visual set up.
2. Work with the store management and provide them the highest customer service.
3. Organize, re-stock, and take inventory and orders.
4. Report any repairs or problems if needed.
The candidate should possess these skills:
* 1-2 year of merchandising experience
* Customer service oriented.
* Must have good communications skills.
* CAR, VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND PROOF OF AUTO INSURANCE.
* Computer with Internet access.
* You should live within these areas listed.
This job is a part time position, 2 days a week and is very flexible with work hours.
Please e-mail your resume to job-ymbwx-2366540547@craigslist.org
and pier 39.
Duties and responsibilities required:
1. Create and maintain an attractive visual set up.
2. Work with the store management and provide them the highest customer service.
3. Organize, re-stock, and take inventory and orders.
4. Report any repairs or problems if needed.
The candidate should possess these skills:
* 1-2 year of merchandising experience
* Customer service oriented.
* Must have good communications skills.
* CAR, VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE AND PROOF OF AUTO INSURANCE.
* Computer with Internet access.
* You should live within these areas listed.
This job is a part time position, 2 days a week and is very flexible with work hours.
Please e-mail your resume to job-ymbwx-2366540547@craigslist.org
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
Monday, May 2, 2011
Old Navy CAD textile designer
Job Description
At Old Navy We Make Value Cool.
From day one, Old Navy was a revolution. We were something the world had never seen - fabulous, affordable fashion. We didn't take ourselves too seriously, and we broke the industry's rules. We said fashion didn't have to be just for rich people. It could be for everyone. We opened our first store in 1994 and we've been on a tear ever since. We were the fastest retailer to reach $1 billion in sales within four years and today we're one of the largest apparel brands in North America, operating more than 1000 stores across the US, Canada and Puerto Rico. Over 350 million (that's not a typo) customers cross our doors and spend over $5 billion dollars with us each year.
Under general supervision, assists the Product Development Team in creating prints and wovens by utilizing a CAD system including but not limited to creating repeats, colorways and scale variations of purchased and original artwork. Work is reviewed by director.
- Produces and edits computer generated prints, wovens, and graphics in multiple colorways and sizes for use in development and presentation boards.
- Completes all technical activities for division.
- Develops relationship/partnership with stylist for each area, building a collaborative working relationship.
- Creates and maintains seasonal color palettes.
- Maintains an organized project identification system.
- Responsible for data back-up and computer/file storage to include creating seasonal back-up on another media (e.g., tape/CD).
- May provide occasional guidance to Assistant CAD Textile Designer and/or freelancers as needed.
- Works closely with outside vendors/engineers to address technical issues as they arise.
- Performs departmental maintenance (e.g., daily upkeep of printers which can include paper and fabric printers) as needed.
- Prepares artwork package for production ready standards.
- Keeps abreast of current trends in CAD technologies.
- Works within annual departmental budget constraints.
- Constant interaction with product development team.
- Occasional interaction with outside computer vendors.
- Strong computer skills, U4ia required. Illustrator and PhotoShop, preferred.
- General knowledge of print and textile design.
- Good sense of color application.
- Works well under pressure.
- Basic PC knowledge required.
- Good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Team player with strong organizational and time management skills.
- College level coursework in computer aided design or equivalent experience.
- 2-5 years experience as a Computer Aided Designer.
Click here to apply directly to Gap Inc. for this opportunity.
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
Visual Merchandising
Williams-Sonoma
Visual Merchandising Position
Williams-Sonoma is a premier specialty retailer looking for a talented visual merchandiser for our location in Corte Madera. As a focus, flagship high volume store for the company, attention to detail and compliance with brand standards is non-negotiable.
We are looking for an individual who can properly coordinate and execute all corporate visual direction both efficiently and in line with brand standards. In addition, we are looking for an individual who has a confidence level with visual merchandising that will enable them to adapt and build upon the company provided visual guidance.
Sales Experience
• Provides World Class service to both our internal and external customers.
• Actively participates in and cultivates an environment that is focused on our customer experience.
Merchandising/Visual Presentation
• Ensures merchandising standards are in place with attention to detail.
• Properly implements and maintains in-store signage.
• Actively coordinates and executes visual turns – from start to finish.
• Creates store visual map (in partnership with General Manager)
• Organizes and plans visual “turn” (in partnership with Management Team)
• Executes visual turn by building features and displays in accordance with company provided photos and directives
• Lends creative touches where appropriate to elevate store’s visual aesthetic.
• Can find inspiration in current fashion and culinary trends .
Operations/Stock Management
• Complies with all safety training and awareness
• Ensures store standards are met with regard to cleanliness, basic store maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Organizes all visual props, signage, and fixtures.
Communication/People Development
• Works well in a team environment, but has a comfort level with leading a group to achieve goals and projects.
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Creates successful partnerships with other associates to build a visual team that is fast and efficient.
Skills/Knowledge
• 2-3 years of visual experience in a retail environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic workplace and find a balance between following corporate direction and taking creative initiative.
Visual Merchandising Position
Williams-Sonoma is a premier specialty retailer looking for a talented visual merchandiser for our location in Corte Madera. As a focus, flagship high volume store for the company, attention to detail and compliance with brand standards is non-negotiable.
We are looking for an individual who can properly coordinate and execute all corporate visual direction both efficiently and in line with brand standards. In addition, we are looking for an individual who has a confidence level with visual merchandising that will enable them to adapt and build upon the company provided visual guidance.
Sales Experience
• Provides World Class service to both our internal and external customers.
• Actively participates in and cultivates an environment that is focused on our customer experience.
Merchandising/Visual Presentation
• Ensures merchandising standards are in place with attention to detail.
• Properly implements and maintains in-store signage.
• Actively coordinates and executes visual turns – from start to finish.
• Creates store visual map (in partnership with General Manager)
• Organizes and plans visual “turn” (in partnership with Management Team)
• Executes visual turn by building features and displays in accordance with company provided photos and directives
• Lends creative touches where appropriate to elevate store’s visual aesthetic.
• Can find inspiration in current fashion and culinary trends .
Operations/Stock Management
• Complies with all safety training and awareness
• Ensures store standards are met with regard to cleanliness, basic store maintenance, and housekeeping.
• Organizes all visual props, signage, and fixtures.
Communication/People Development
• Works well in a team environment, but has a comfort level with leading a group to achieve goals and projects.
• Communicates effectively and professionally
• Creates successful partnerships with other associates to build a visual team that is fast and efficient.
Skills/Knowledge
• 2-3 years of visual experience in a retail environment
• Ability to work in a dynamic workplace and find a balance between following corporate direction and taking creative initiative.
Please email job-ctxbv-2354114869@craigslist.org to apply
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
Inventory Planner
Join a world-class, hyper growth company with a seasoned executive team. Stella & Dot is a profitable, $100mm+ and rapidly growing company on track to become a billion dollar, global fashion accessories brand. Our mission is to revolutionize entrepreneurial opportunities in direct sales by reinventing the category with our innovative social selling model. Stella & Dot has strong support from two leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists, Sequoia Capital and Radar Partners. In 2010 we were recognized as one of Inc. Magazine’s Top 100 growth companies.
Think a modern day and stylish version of Mary Kay, blended with social networking and ecommerce. Stella & Dot has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, on The View, The Today Show, and in countless fashion magazines such as InStyle and Lucky.
If ‘mediocrity’ and ‘just good enough’ make you cringe, if you are an optimist by nature, uber- strategic, driven and ready to take charge in building a world-class Lovemark, this could be the job for you. Please read more about us at www.stelladot.com.
Job Mission
Plan and purchase inventory to maximize in-stock levels, and inventory turn while minimizing overstocks. Work with Sourcing and Merchandising to identify risks and develop strategies for mitigating them.
Primary Responsibilities
Project sales and inventory for each season.
Placement of initial orders and reorders.
Analyze SKU sales performance to determine inventory liability.
Update demand forecasting system with vendor lead times and Safety Stock requirements.
Analyze Item Buy Plans daily to determine flow of merchandise to distribution center.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class.
Create pre-season sales, gross margin and inventory plans by SKU and class that support product strategies
Reconcile top-down to bottom-up class plans
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Re-forecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet financial goals.
Manage and communicate division level markdown recommendations and strategies.
Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate.
Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis.
Recommend strategy for unproductive inventory.
Work with merchandising to determine departmental SKU level sales projections and product assortments.
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate SKU/inventory data input into demand forecasting database.
Review catalog proofs, pagination and layout for areas of responsibility.
Identify and implement item curves where necessary.
Position will also include ownership of some reporting responsible weekly.
Must be able to clearly and concisely present analytical data and propose solutions in an organized.
Review item sales & receipt flow weekly and communicate out to team items performing above forecast.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
BA/BS Required.
3-5 years inventory management experience.
Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
Attention to detail and follow through.
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Demonstrates strong listening, written and communication skills.
Able to formally present business strategies and action plans.
Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills.
Able to interpret current business results to identify key learning’s and develop future strategies.
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, inventory productivity measures such as weeks of supply (WOS), etc. and how to impact them.
Facility with personal computers, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
PLEASE CLICK HER TO APPLY:
http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oc9IVfwI&s=Craigslist
Think a modern day and stylish version of Mary Kay, blended with social networking and ecommerce. Stella & Dot has been featured in the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal, on The View, The Today Show, and in countless fashion magazines such as InStyle and Lucky.
If ‘mediocrity’ and ‘just good enough’ make you cringe, if you are an optimist by nature, uber- strategic, driven and ready to take charge in building a world-class Lovemark, this could be the job for you. Please read more about us at www.stelladot.com.
Job Mission
Plan and purchase inventory to maximize in-stock levels, and inventory turn while minimizing overstocks. Work with Sourcing and Merchandising to identify risks and develop strategies for mitigating them.
Primary Responsibilities
Project sales and inventory for each season.
Placement of initial orders and reorders.
Analyze SKU sales performance to determine inventory liability.
Update demand forecasting system with vendor lead times and Safety Stock requirements.
Analyze Item Buy Plans daily to determine flow of merchandise to distribution center.
Analyze historical data and current trends to identify risks and opportunities by department and class.
Create pre-season sales, gross margin and inventory plans by SKU and class that support product strategies
Reconcile top-down to bottom-up class plans
Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan, and forecast in-season sales and inventories on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
Re-forecast sales and manage inventory for all basic styles to meet financial goals.
Manage and communicate division level markdown recommendations and strategies.
Participate in company and brand initiatives as appropriate.
Communicate financial results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional team on a weekly basis.
Recommend strategy for unproductive inventory.
Work with merchandising to determine departmental SKU level sales projections and product assortments.
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate SKU/inventory data input into demand forecasting database.
Review catalog proofs, pagination and layout for areas of responsibility.
Identify and implement item curves where necessary.
Position will also include ownership of some reporting responsible weekly.
Must be able to clearly and concisely present analytical data and propose solutions in an organized.
Review item sales & receipt flow weekly and communicate out to team items performing above forecast.
Requirements/ Qualifications:
BA/BS Required.
3-5 years inventory management experience.
Able to build and maintain productive relationships with peers and cross-functional teams.
Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
Attention to detail and follow through.
Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
Demonstrates strong listening, written and communication skills.
Able to formally present business strategies and action plans.
Demonstrates logical analysis and problem solving skills.
Able to interpret current business results to identify key learning’s and develop future strategies.
Possesses a clear understanding of financial measurements including: sales, gross margin, inventory productivity measures such as weeks of supply (WOS), etc. and how to impact them.
Facility with personal computers, including the ability or aptitude to learn technical applications quickly.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
PLEASE CLICK HER TO APPLY:
http://hire.jobvite.com/j/?cj=oc9IVfwI&s=Craigslist
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
Marketing Analyst
Summary:Reporting and analysis: Provide expense detail and roll-ups weekly and monthly to internal and key business partners. Analyze expenses for trends, drivers, and forecast, downloading PeopleSoft data and pivoting the information to provide specific slices of information (e.g., by time period, cost center, general ledger line, vendor, or project). Invoice tracking: Ensure correct invoice coding for proper accounting and project allocation of expenses, in a timely fashion. This includes researching invoice payment history. Assign code to each marketing invoice in order to conduct detailed program, channel and product level analysis. Project level analysis: provide expense information from Marketing invoices for project R.O.I. calculations as well as update R.O.I. models on an as-needed basis. Travel budget coordination: Coordinate overall expenses and partner payments for co-op funded marketing activities to support the Travel business. Administrative and budgeting support: Train Marketing personnel on using Fastlane, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, and PeopleSoft/Oracle, as well as consult on how to track expenses. Knowledge of marketing analytic disciplines including Customer Research, Customer Data Analysis and Database Marketing. Lead project teams and model working under tight deadlines. Advanced knowledge of marketing principles, concepts,techniques and applications relevant to the field of promotion and advertising. Written, visual and interpersonal communication skills,including proofreading and editing. Knowledge of analytic or campaign management Software. Strong mathematical skills, analytical/research skills and mastery of statistical techniques to transform raw data into insights. Multivariate statistical analysis, including regression analysis, decision trees, cluster analysis and direct/database marketing analysis. Ability to manage external vendors and contractors. Bachelor's degree in related area (BA/BS degree in business, statistics, computer science or related discipline) or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years marketing experience. Problem Solving (Proficient) Quality Orientation (Proficient) Independence (Proficient) Planning (Intermediate) Judgment (Intermediate)
The Marketing Business Analyst's primary responsibility is to help marketing control departmental expenses in line with the annual budget. The position must be able to assess expense trends and possible impacts, identify key expense drivers and develop forecasts. The analyst performs a variety of reporting including weekly and monthly expense roll-ups to the marketing team and key business partners as well as ad hoc analyses.
In addition, the analyst is responsible for collecting, coding and routing all marketing invoices to ensure proper accounting and project allocations. While the primary function of this role is budget management, this position will also provide ad hoc adminstrative support to the direct response team.
Essential Functions / Principal Responsibilities:
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
Preferred:
Experience, Work & Education
Required:
Preferred:
Competencies
Please apply online at www.getAAA.jobs and reference job requisition # 110294.
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
Brand Merchandise Coordinator
This position requires a passion for fashion, branding and graphic art; will be an integral part of pushing forward a new and exciting fashion line
Qualifications:
•4 year college degree required
•0 to 2 years experience
•Strong creative and fashion sense
•Great point of view on product and graphic art
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Great organizational skills
•Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work quickly
•Takes initiative and is an independent problem-solver
•Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision in a team setting
•A positive attitude when facing deadlines
•Willing to adapt to different projects within the entire department and help out on tasks
•Adobe Illustrator skills preferred, but not required
•Moderate to Advanced Excel skills required
Job Responsibilities:
•Reports to the Brand Manager, but will be working closely with the entire Product Development team
•Assists the team in creating new art and graphic concepts for each season
•Follows fashion trends, translates techniques and looks to the mass market
•Maintains a library of artwork for all regions in the US
•Develops strong relationships with freelance artists and artists in house
•Manages the production artwork that has to be distributed to artists
•Manages the quality control of artwork that is turned in
•Assists the Production & Sourcing Manager or Domestic Production Coordinator in small projects
This is a full time, exempt position; salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and retirement plan.
Qualifications:
•4 year college degree required
•0 to 2 years experience
•Strong creative and fashion sense
•Great point of view on product and graphic art
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
•Great organizational skills
•Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work accordingly
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work quickly
•Takes initiative and is an independent problem-solver
•Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision in a team setting
•A positive attitude when facing deadlines
•Willing to adapt to different projects within the entire department and help out on tasks
•Adobe Illustrator skills preferred, but not required
•Moderate to Advanced Excel skills required
Job Responsibilities:
•Reports to the Brand Manager, but will be working closely with the entire Product Development team
•Assists the team in creating new art and graphic concepts for each season
•Follows fashion trends, translates techniques and looks to the mass market
•Maintains a library of artwork for all regions in the US
•Develops strong relationships with freelance artists and artists in house
•Manages the production artwork that has to be distributed to artists
•Manages the quality control of artwork that is turned in
•Assists the Production & Sourcing Manager or Domestic Production Coordinator in small projects
This is a full time, exempt position; salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits and retirement plan.
Please email job-qgc5q-2359040129@craigslist.org to apply
Posted by Stephanie Coronado
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