THE NORTH FACE: ASSISTANT RETAIL BUYER (ALAMEDA, CA)

Description

 At The North Face, we push the boundaries of innovation with our product design and development of premier apparel, equipment and footwear to enable and inspire athletes and enthusiasts to Never Stop Exploring. We remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers. If you have a passion for the outdoors and enjoy a fast-paced environment, this is the place for you!

As a member of the Retail Team, the Assistant Retail Buyer will be assisting the Retail Buyer in planning, purchasing, communicating, and controlling merchandising and marketing for the assigned area in support of the Company positioning statements and consumer-focused branding strategy to maximize sales and profits and increasing market share for the retail stores.

Qualifications

 Education/Experience:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 1-3.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Retail Administration, Merchandising, Business, or other related field and/or related experience preferred.

Skills:
Merchandising skills preferred
Trend Analysis and problem solving skills are required
Strong team building skills
Strong organization skills
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Strong time management skills with a sense of urgency

Key Responsibilities 1. Maintains and monitors purchase orders including item set up and keying in addition to daily contact with the distribution center to determine current receipts, rush delivery to stores, resolve any problem receipts, arranging for timely delivery returns to original source in cases of incorrect receipts.
2. Track sales; analyze reports, discusses information with the buyer in timely fashion and makes basic re-order recommendations.
3. Assists the Buyer by preparing recommendations for next season’s assortments based on analysis of selling history and coming seasons sales plans.
4. Monitor basic stock inventory and sales within stores; maintain model stock levels within the stores;project future receipts and sales of basic stock.
5. Responds pro-actively to poor sellers and advises store management teams as appropriate. Manages markdown process and communicates variances to Buyer 6. Communicates findings to the Buyer, Store Operations team members, GMM, and VP of Retail.
7. Sets goals for department based on plan and anticipated sell through
8. Learns how to determine mark up and price changes on products
9. Review and analyze current sales trends and compare and contrast the data against sales history including reviewing sales by department and reviewing sales by style.
10. Works with the Buyer and the Visual team on store communications.

Posted By: Audrey Donaldson

 ASSISTANT BUYER - RETAIL, POTTERY BARN OUTEL (SF)

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Requisition Number: PB-5484
Area of Interest: Merchandising
Division: Corporate Pottery Barn
Position Type: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Position Summary
Execute business strategies set by VP/DMM of Outlets. Create quarterly direct purchase assortment plans to maximize sales and profits. Identify opportunities to transfer Pottery Barn branded products to drive margin and profits for the division. Coordinate and communicate information across team functions. Collaborate with Brand’s Inventory Management, Merchandising, Sourcing, Visual, and Store Operations Teams to ensure processes and timelines are met.
Support total team to foster team spirit.

Specific Responsibilities
• Manage department or department’s direct purchase assortments.
• Analyze sales trends for recommendations on assortment purchases and pricing strategies.
• Identify and recommend new business opportunities to drive future growth.
• Communicate weekly selling updates and mark down recommendations.
• Execute weekly markdowns to improve inventory turns.
• Select seasonal and core product assortment for assigned department or departments.
• Collaborate with Brand Merchants and Brand Partners for best seller suggestions and transfer products.
• Create and maintain merchandising assortment plans for assigned departments.
• Create and maintain buy plans for assigned departments under director’s guidance.
• Execute SKU creation and SKU updates for assigned departments.
• Ensure and update systems of Outlet prices to be below Brand pricing per Outlet Strategies.
• Execute our liability product process for assigned departments to align with monthly OBT.
• Collaborate, and execute the Brand Transfer Product process (OMEGA) for departments.
• Create weekly promotions and signage for assigned departments to drive weekly sale events.
• Build Visual Merchandising Map to execute quarterly store floor layouts.
• Create forecast buy plans by SKU for department buy plans to roll to total budget’s plan.
• Create and write POs for assigned departments and track POs to ensure on time delivery.
• Provide Allocation Team final assortment plans and product details.
• Communicate to cross functional partners any product changes that can effect areas.
• Correspond with functional areas to resolve, handle and escalate difficult issues on product quality issues, re-ticketing issues, or customer service needs.
• Coordinate with Store Operation for disseminating information through appropriate channels.
• Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input. Ensure timely SKU set up.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
• BA/BS Required
• Previous experience in retail merchandising or degree in merchandising
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Advanced Retail Math Skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work in fast-paced, often-changing flexible environment.
Personal Competencies
Global Business Acumen – Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.

Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.

Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.

Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.

Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.

Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco 
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland 
Job Segment: Procurement, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Buyer, Operations, Retail

Posted By: Audrey Donaldson

ASSISTANT BUYER - DTC, POTTERY BARN

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Requisition Number: PB-5360
Area of Interest: Merchandising
Division: Corporate Pottery Barn
Position Type: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company
Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Position Summary
Assists Buyer with established business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales, and profits for a department and/or product category. Assistant Buyers also work closely with cross-functional partners to coordinate the flow of information.
Specific Responsibilities
This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following:
• Manages testing, ranking, and updates for Product Information Pages, silos, YMALs, thumbnail changes and category hierarchy through UAT for all skus.
• Ensures accuracy of sku databases and reporting of sku cost information while communicating changes to cross-functional partners.
• Supports the DTC team with catalog proofs and pagination by ensuring accuracy of sku information and images.
• Works closely with the Buyer to provide Inventory Management with final assortment plans, product details, target retails, estimated IMU, and importance to overall assortment (big bets) for developing purchase projections and buy plans.
• Works with cross-functional partners in Inventory, Sourcing, Product Development, Product Information, and Merchandise Operations to coordinate and update sku information, purchase quantities, delivery dates, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations, markdowns, and also ensures product quality.
• Tracks catalog photos, eCommerce photos, and product development samples while coordinating asset availability with the team and cross-functional partners.
• Prioritizes and manage multiple calendars, deadlines and project or reporting requests from cross-functional partners.
• Resolves and escalates difficult issues to Buyer, Distribution Center, or Customer Care Center.
• May be responsible to managing a small category and attending catalog and eCommerce photo shoots.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications
• BA/BS
• Previous experience in a retail buying office, or a related experience.
• Displays forward thinking, problem solving, and a sense of urgency.
• Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects

Personal Competencies
Global Business Acumen – Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.

Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.

Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.

Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.

Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.

Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco 
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland 
Job Segment: Procurement, Merchandising, Retail Sales, Buyer, Operations, Retail, Customer Service

Posted by: Audrey Donaldson

ASSISTANT BUYER - RETAIL, POTTERY BARN KIDS (SF)

Location: San Francisco, CA, US

Requisition Number: PK-5580
Area of Interest: Merchandising
Division: Corporate Pottery Barn Kids
Position Type: Full Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

Our Company

Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn Kids, PBteen, West Elm, Williams-Sonoma Home, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.

Position Summary

Assist Buyer with developing business strategies and seasonal assortment plans to maximize the development of the brand, sales and profits for a department or assigned area. Identify opportunities and recommend new product or concepts for department. Coordinates information across functions working closely with Design, Inventory Management, Sourcing, Production, Packaging and Visual to ensure the process is followed and timelines met. Handles visual signage (new, specials, markdowns). Coordinates production of in-store collateral and product information binders. Attends and participates in Design meetings. May manage one program or small department.

Specific Responsibilities

* Correspond with functional areas. Resolves, handles and escalates difficult issues to Buyer, Call Center and Stores.
* Summarize and communicate merchandising information for store newsletters and emails. Coordinate with Store Operation for disseminating information through appropriate channels.
* Work with Visual to create signage and in-store collateral. Provide Visual with product information (facts, inspiration, pricing). Coordinate the development all signage (new, special, markdowns) and all in-store collateral.
* Communicate pre-ticketing instructions to Sourcing and Production. Provide Inventory Management with pre-ticketing prices.
* Provide Merch Coordinator with product information (facts, pricing) to create Product Information sheets.
* Assist the Buyer with developing the seasonal assortment plans (line lists) to define product requirements for Design.
* Assist Buyer and Inventory Management to provide Sourcing and Production Management with purchase quantities, delivery dates, flow and exit strategies for initial cost and production negotiations for new programs.
* Assist Buyer with providing Inventory Management with final assortment plans (line lists), product details, target retails, estimated IMU, importance to overall assortment (big bets) and floor plan location for developing purchase projections and buy plans. Update document and ensure accuracy.
* Investigate and respond to field issues. Coordinate communication strategies with Store Operations. Provide appropriate merchandising information for Store Newsletters.
* Visit stores and contact field management to gather information on product and issues.
* Analyze market (domestic) and provide observations of market to Buyer for market analyses.
* Identify and recommend new products or business opportunities.
* Make recommendations to assist Buyer with developing seasonal and core product mix for department or area. Participate in the development of annual and seasonal financial plans.
* Recommend floor layouts to Buyer.
* Assist Buyer and Inventory Management with determining appropriate adjustments (markdowns, delivery changes and quantity changes) to the plan to maximize sales, profits, budget (OTB) and to protect the brand. Recommend contest ideas and coordinate awards and in-store collateral.
* Assist Buyer with providing information to Visual on in-store promotion strategies and placement of markdown goods.
* Handles escalated customer service issues.
* Provide SKU information to Merchandising Operations for input.
* May be responsible to manage and oversee small department or area.
* Works with the Visual Packaging team to deliver on time artwork to the vendor. Approves artwork and/or works with Protective Packaging team to create packaging for easily damaged items.
* Order input and order tracking (once goods have left the port).
* Work with Production Manager/Sourcing to ensure timely delivery and/or changes to delivery.
* Responsible for approving catalog proofs for each season (pricing, naming, copy).

Personal Competencies

Global Business Acumen - Understand the complexity of business on a global scale. Embrace cultural and individual differences with empathy. Work with the nuances of specific local cultures to make informed decisions.

Strategic and Analytical Capability -- Ability to think globally, strategically, and objectively. Effectively translates data into actionable insights, strategies and financial plans.

Leading Teams -- Attracts, develops and motives the talent needed for current and future business requirements. Articulates an inspiring vision for the future, establishes high performance expectations and sets example through own behavior. Ensures alignment of individual goals with overall business objectives. Coaches team members to success and holds individuals accountable for achieving results.

Drive for Results -- Credibility earned through delivering results. Balances urgent and effective action, commitment to excellence, taking initiative to resolve problems and work quality. Demonstrates high initiative and provides leadership in a project-oriented environment.

Effective Communication -- Communicates clearly and effectively with associates at all levels, board members, external partners and customers. Strong verbal and written presentation skills including the ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way and to tailor key messages and presentation style to multiple audiences.

Influence and Collaboration -- Builds and sustains collaborative relationships at multiple levels in the company. Able to work through complex disagreements and conflict to achieve resolution. Builds trust by including others and by keeping the cross-functional teams focused on the success of the entire company.

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
* BA/BS required.
* Previous experience in a retail buying office, or a related experience.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nearest Major Market: San Francisco
Nearest Secondary Market: Oakland
Job Segment: Procurement, Artist, Merchandising, Buyer, Operations, Creative, Retail

Posted By: Audrey Donaldson

Amazon Fashion Internship

SAN FRANCISCO RECRUITING EVENT May 20-21st, 2013 Amazon Fashion is seeking creative, goal-oriented and highly entrepreneurial people to join our exciting and fast-paced team. We are heads-down focused on growing and developing a smart assortment of brands and providing easy access to fashion, within the best possible shopping experience for our fashion customers. If you are equally passionate about fashion, e-commerce and career growth, an opportunity as a Buyer / Vendor Manager with Amazon Fashion may be a great match! In this role, a successful candidate will be able to lead the planning and execution of merchandise initiatives to grow the rapidly expanding retail business at Amazon profitably. Buyers will be able to analyze and recommend market opportunities as well as develop existing brand businesses and relationships. The candidate will negotiate independently with vendors as well as internally at Amazon. Within the fast-paced environment, the successful candidate will manage multiple projects concurrently and lead team initiatives. Members of the Amazon Fashion hiring and recruiting teams will be traveling to San Francisco to formally meet with experienced Buyers on: Monday, May 20th, 2013 Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 Prior to onsite meetings, all candidates will have the opportunity for phone conversations with the team to learn more about these positions and company culture. Product categories are listed below- if you have relevant experience, we’d love to continue the conversation. Please apply online This is an exclusive event for Buyers / Vendor Managers and candidates will be invited after careful review and evaluation of skills and background. We would like to ensure that you have a great candidate experience; hence if you are already currently engaged with any other Amazon teams, please let us know so that we coordinate our efforts. All positions are based in Seattle, Washington (The Emerald City!). Amazon offers a comprehensive relocation package to those coming from outside the area. Product Categories Apparel (Mens, Womens, Kids/Baby) Shoes (Mens, Womens, Kids) Jewelry/Watches

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree 3+ years of fashion/apparel retail buying experience Buying/planning, retail operations, or finance background

Preferred Qualifications

Online retail experience is preferred Strong verbal and written communication skills Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Strong numerical and analytical aptitude Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Posted by: Manilette Uy-

Social Media Intern for Fashion E-commerce Site (SF)

We are a 3 year old fashion e-commerce site looking for amazing interns who wish to learn about maintaining a successful fashion site as well as utilizing their photography and graphic design skills. We sell women's and men's contemporary clothing and accessories, so we definitely look for candidates who have their own unique sense of style and a passion for the industry. We welcome students and new grads to apply for our internship. This is a 3-month for-credit internship that can lead to part-time and full time roles in the company. The hours will be no more than 15 hours a week, no more than two weekends a month, usually on the weekends and some weekdays.

Solid attributes:
-Detail oriented (your writing is void of spelling and grammar mistakes, it also helps if you are a cunning writer and can write some witty copy)
-quick learner
-Meticulous and thorough
-professional at all times
-proficient at Excel, Word or Google docs, Photoshop, graphic design
-self-starter, can hit the ground running, can work alone
-amazing style

Extras that we LOVE:
-retail experience
-proficiency at FinalCut Pro or video editing software
-Adobe illustrator
-you are a photographer and can do photo retouching at break-neck speed

Duties include:
-assisting with photoshoots
-Blogging for the site and updating Twitter, Facebook page, and Instagram daily
-sending out marketing blast emails
-fulfilling store orders and maintaining inventory sheets
-editing photos and uploading to marketplaces

Lastly, our team is friendly, creative, hard-working, considerate, and passionate all at once. We want interns who are the same! Please apply with a description of yourself, what you are studying, what you are most passionate about, and all relevant website, portfolio, Instagram, FB, and blog links. 

Posted by: Manilette Uy-

Textile Company Merchandising/Marketing Internship (San Anselmo, CA)

Merchandising and Marketing Intern
A web-based retail & wholesale textile company, based in San Anselmo, specializing in block print textiles from India is offering a part-time internship position starting March 1st through June 27th. We design beautiful bohemian bedding, women and children apparel and accessories.

Responsibilities:
Assist in order processing for retail, trunk show and wholesale channels working closely with Wholesale Manager
Update weekly inventory count
Support product development by tracking samples
Process vendor shipments
Support marketing request from magazines and blogs
Logging and entry of records into Excel
Basic office and administrative duties

Qualifications:
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet deadlines
Creative thinker with great problem solving skills
Outstanding attention to detail and organized
Self-starter and quick learner
Ability to handle repetitive tasks
Must have a positive attitude
Must be punctual with outstanding attendance 

Requirements:
Strong interest in merchandising, marketing or graphic design
Must have strong organization and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Knowledge of Illustrator, Photoshop, and Acrobat a plus

Posted by: Manilette Uy

Wholesale/Retail Intern (New York, NY)

Vilebrequin Internship

Are you an eager student interested in gaining exposure in the fashion world? 

Vilebrequin, a luxury retailer that specializes in men's and boys swimwear, is offering an internship opportunity at corporate headquarters in NYC. Originally established in the 1970's in St. Tropez, Vilebrequin currently employees a team of over 200 members worldwide. Vilebrequin NYC office oversees the US division of Vilebrequin including 15 signature boutiques and over 80 wholesale doors nationwide. An internship with Vilebrequin will offer interns' exposure to all departments within their business model from Retail, Wholesale, Finance and HR!

Interested candidates please click here to apply: http://vbqusa.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=346459


Posted By: Brittini Torres

Fashion/Retail Internship (downtown / civic / van ness)

Non-profit, NON PAID internship. Come be a part of a team working for a nonprofit organization nationally recognized with "Oprah's Angel Network" award. This internship opportunity is for someone interested in learning every aspect of a retail store. 

What's in it for you: 
Learn the inner workings of a retail store by becoming a key player on our team. During your internship, you will be exposed to the day-to-day events of our dynamic, fast-paced industry. Business exposures include customer service, store operations, and inventory control. This internship is offered year-round.

What you have the opportunity to do:
Explore the dynamics of the retail industry in a supportive, challenging and fun setting 
Learn different aspects of the retail store environment including selling and service strategies 
Work closely with management, customers and associates to maximize business potential 
Analyze business trends and track sales and inventory

What to bring to the internship: 
Ability to promote teamwork through problem-solving 
Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills 
Ability to prioritize projects and multiple tasks to achieve productivity and business goals 
Previous retail experience is a plus

Minimum of 2 days a week for a total of 120 hours. Letter of recommendation, certificate of completion and a $50.00 gift certificate to our store is presented when you have completed the program. 

All shifts available. 

Please email resume and cover letter to the above email address. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.


Posted By: Brittini Torres

Vera Wang Spring Retail Internship (NY)

Spring Retail Interns Needed

Vera Wang is looking for hard-working and dynamic interns to assist our managers and stylists at our various retail locations in NYC this coming Spring.

Duties include:

-close work with upper management learning managerial skills necessary for luxury fashion firms
-helping to monitor the floor
-occasional wrap clothing
-occasional steam clothing
-conduct inventory
-assist the staff and director of retail with their needs

Great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on Sales experience. If interested please send resumes to cpizarro@verawang.com with "RETAIL INTERN" in the subject line.

http://freefashioninternships.com/?p=view&internship=7108

Posted by Nicky Lei

Nicole Miller Retail & Marketing Internship (New York)

Nicole Miller Retail & Marketing Internship

Company Overview
Nicole Miller is a fashion designer with a modern, ageless aesthetic. Her silhouettes are artfully draped to achieve a unique body consciousness. Her signature is feminine, sexy and refined. Miller draws inspiration from a wide range of influences including cinema, contemporary art, mid-20th century architecture and exotic cultures. She is known for elements of whimsy and surprise, and is the preeminent New York- based designer among global fashion’s print and color elite. The nonconformist glamour of Miller’s clothes is a favorite of many in Hollywood. Her work is often shown on the covers and in the pages of leading fashion and lifestyle magazines world wide – and in cyber space, Nicole Miller is one of the most visible designer brand names anywhere.

Essential Skills and Qualifications Requested
-Preferred 1-2 years of fashion industry experience
-Enrolled in college or postgraduate
-Available to intern 3 days a week (flexible)
-Strong and outgoing interpersonal skills
-Computer proficiency skills (MS Office, Excel, Word)
-Must be proficient in Photoshop
-Good organization skills and able to prioritize tasks
-Ability to meet deadlines while multi tasking
-Energetic and organized individual with a positive “can do” attitude

As a Retail/Marketing Intern you will be able to see how an apparel brand company works from the inside out, from initial design concepts through production and sales.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
-Assist Brand and Retail director with various projects
-Assist in creating/updating line sheets, tagging new products, and organizing showroom samples
-Manage all sample pulls and trafficking for Corporate Sales and Retail events, including Trunk Shows
-Daily Showroom maintenance and merchandising
-Assist Sales Department in the preparation and execution of several Regional Markets and Trade Shows, including Coterie and Intermezzo
-Creating and constructing Looks Books, Press Kits, and other various marketing tools
-Daily office maintenance

Send Resumes to: lteslia@nicolemiller.com

Posted By Emily Bonsignore

Retail Visual Manager - Bloomingdale's Stanford (palo alto)

Overview:

We are in search of a talented and creative Senior Leader for our Visual Manager.  As the Visual Manager you are responsible for ensuring our store represents the Bloomingdale's brand.   The Visual Manager must have an eye for detail and the ability to drive OUTSTANDING service in our store by creating an exciting shopping environment for our guests.

Key Accountabilities: 

• Oversee productivity of visual team ensuring daily maintenance/timely execution of promotional and seasonal installation.
• Partner with store senior team on floor changes and to achieve store readiness worthy of the brand
• Direct merchandising standards, fixture placement and seasonal trim following corporate standard
• Manage visual budget intended to maintain store at company standard with an emphasis on exploiting trends and supporting the needs of the business.
• Coach, develop and benchmark visual associates for growth.
• Participate in store senior team meetings and tour store at least weekly with General Manager.
• Develop excellent service through customer friendly merchandising standards and a visually stimulating shopping experience.

Skills Summary:

• Minimum of 5 years experience in visual merchandising in the Fashion, Men's & Home Furnishings areas within a retail/department store
• Strong managerial skills
• Ability to train and supervise staff
• Ability to execute and plan strategies is essential
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and communication skills
• Highly organized and ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities

Posted by: Brittini Torres

Court Jeans Fashion Design and Sales & Marketing Interns (NY)

Company Profile:
Start up Denim Manufacture and Import Company launched in 2010. Wholesaling to Approx 20 accounts and operating one retail flagship store in Soho.

Intern will work from Soho store, Manhattan design studio, on shoot locations, running errands.

Responsibilities will Include:

Sales & Marketing Intern:
Social Media
Blog
Online Store Maintenance
Order Fulfillment
Online customer Service
Assisting on Shoots
Editing/Uploading Photos
Checking in & Managing Inventory
Working with publicist
Assistance with Wholesale accounts
Tracking samples out to press and buyers
Photoshop/Excel a plus
Candidate should have own laptop

Fashion/Denim Design Intern:
Measuring Denim Samples
Creating/Updating Tech Packs
Maintaining swatch/washing Libraries
New Development
Mood Boards
Trims Sourcing
Organizing Tagging Samples
Sample Corrections
Proficient on Adobe Illustrator/Excel/Word
Candidate should have own laptop

Candidate must be able to work 2-3 days per week.
Both students and post grads will be considered.

Compensation is a unlimited monthly metro card and 1 pair of jeans a month.

This is a 3 month internship. Exceptional performance and reliability will lead to full or part time hire at completion of internship.

Send resume and cover letter to email address shown


Posted by: Brittini Torres

American Girl NY- Seasonal Stock and Receiving Associates (NY)

Be one of our stars this holiday season at American Girl Place.

American Girl Place, located on Fifth Avenue in midtown Manhattan, is the award-winning retail and entertainment destination (a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel, Inc.). We sell books, dolls, and other merchandise and provide a range of inspiring, fun experiences for girls ages 3-12, including a Café, Doll Hair Salon and Photo Studio.

We currently have part-time seasonal openings for Stock and Receiving.

We're looking for dynamic individuals who have the interpersonal skills to deliver friendly and informative service.

Primary Responsibilities:
• Process incoming stock shipments in a safe and orderly fashion. Maintain stockroom standards for merchandise placement, cleanliness and safety.
• Maintain stock on the retail sales floor. Monitor stock levels on an on-going basis and fill in as necessary.
• Assist in the assessment of stock levels and needs. Process special requests for additional stock as communicated by retail partners.
• Assist in the general execution of the retail and restaurant business. Perform special projects as requested.

Qualifications:
• Prior experience in material handling, shipping, receiving, retail or warehouse stock handling is preferred.
• Strength, mobility and dexterity needed. You must be able to lift up to 50 lbs., reach, climb, and pull merchandise from various heights and locations in the stockroom and move it to the appropriate position.

You must be willing to work Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; including evenings, and holidays.

We offer a competitive salary and a 30 % discount on merchandise.

To become a part of our team, please call us at:

1-800-491-7510 ext 6444

after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 17th and Tuesday, October 18th.

American Girl is an equal opportunity employer. EEO/AA M/F/V/D.

American Girl is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mattel Inc.

Visit us online at www.americangirl.com. 


Posted by: Brittini Torres

FOX'S Retail Sales,Assistant Management (NY)

Fox's Ladies Designer Off-Price is a fashion retailer specializing in ladies clothing,shoes and accessories with 15 locations. We have built our reputation by providing leading fashion designers at discounted prices,along with offering exceptional customer service. That is what has made us successful for over 25 years.

We are seeking an experienced retail sales professional with a proven track record in sales, merchandising and and customer service; who will be based out of our largest store located on Kings Hgwy in Brooklyn. We look forward to meeting with you and discussing your qualifications.


Please e-mail careers@foxs.com or fax resume to 516-294-2682

Please visit our website at www.foxs.com for more information about our company.



Requirements

Retail Manager

Sales

clientelling

merchandising skills

fashion background

Clientelling

Detail Orientated

Able to Multi Task

Store Manager 


Posted by: Brittini Torres

Vera Wang Sales Intern (NY)

VERA WANG Bridal Retail Intern-Summer

Vera Wang is looking for hard-working and dynamic interns to assist our managers and stylists at our retail locations in NYC this Summer.

Duties include:

-close work with upper management learning managerial skills necessary for luxury fashion firms
-helping to monitor the floor
-occasional wrap clothing
-occasional steam clothing
-conduct inventory
-assist the staff and director of retail with their needs

Great opportunity to gain valuable hands-on Sales experience. If interested please send resumes to recruiting@verawang.com with "RETAIL INTERN" in the subject line.

Posted by Frankees

Fashion/Retail Internship (downtown SF)

Non-profit NON PAID internship. Come be a part of a team working for a nonprofit organization nationally recognized with “Oprah’s Angel Network” award. This internship opportunity is for someone interested in learning every aspect of a retail store.

What’s in it for you Learn the inner workings of a retail store by becoming a key player on our team. During our internship, you will be exposed to the day-to-day events of our dynamic, fast-paced industry. Business exposures include customer service, store operations, inventory control and visual merchandising. This internship is offered year-round.
What you have the opportunity to do
• Explore the dynamics of the retail industry in a supportive, challenging and fun setting
• Learn different aspects of the retail store environment including selling and service strategies
• Work closely with management, customers and associates to maximize business potential
• Analyze business trends and track sales and inventory
What to bring to the internship
• Ability to promote teamwork through problem-solving
• Strong communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize projects and multiple tasks to achieve productivity and business goals
• Previous retail experience is a plus

Please check out our website at www.aminermiracle.org and click on “A Miner Miracle SHOP.” You will be working at our women’s fashion and accessories store where we carry brand name fashions from 50-80% below retail. SHOP is open to the public as a fundraising vehicle as well as a center that provide services for our women clients. All proceeds go to support our mission of providing image counseling and professional clothing to low-income people seeking employment.
Minimum of 2 days a week for a total of 120 hours. Letter of recommendation, certificate of completion and a $50.00 gift certificate to our stores is presented when you have completed the program.


All shifts available.

Please email resume to job-fes39-2143970001@craigslist.org or fax to: 415-398-3977. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Retail Internship Downtown SF

Non-profit NON PAID internship. Come be a part of a team working for a nonprofit organization nationally recognized with Oprah's Angel Network award. This internship opportunity is for someone interested in learning every aspect of a retail store.

What's in it for you:

Learn the inner workings of a retail store by becoming a key player on our team. During our internship, you will be exposed to the day-to-day events of our dynamic, fast-paced industry. Business exposures include customer service, store operations, inventory control and visual merchandising. This internship is offered year-round.

What you have the opportunity to do:
Explore the dynamics of the retail industry in a supportive, challenging and fun setting
Learn different aspects of the retail store environment including selling and service strategies
Work closely with management, customers and associates to gain retail experience
Learn inventory control and retail space maintenance
What to bring to the internship:
Ability to work well with others and take direction
Great follow through
Must be reliable and able to multi-task (with a smile!)
Attitude that is flexible, friendly and eager to learn
Please check out our website at www.aminermiracle.org and click on A Miner Miracle SHOP and see what people are saying about us on Yelp. You will be working at our women's fashion and accessories stores where we carry NEW brand name fashions from 50-80% below retail. All proceeds go to support our mission of providing image counseling and professional clohing to low-income people seeking employmen.
Minimum of 2 days a week for a total of 120 hours. Letter of recommendation, certificate of completion and a $50.00 gift certificate to our stores is presented when you have completed the program.
Please email resume to info@aminermiralce.org or fax to: 415-398-3977. NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

Christian Dior Retail Operations Intern (NY, NY)

Spring 2011 Retail Operations Internship

The Retail Operations Intern will support the Retail Development team in all aspects of sales and operations for the North American boutiques. Responsibilities will include the following:

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Assist developing store-line incentive programs to be implemented in the field
General administrative management, including maintaining on-line corporate department schedules and files
Assist with creation of Dior boutique bios for the entire North America market
Creation of North American map detailing retail locations and their teams
Additional projects as assigned


Skills and Competencies:
Ability to take initiative and work independently at times
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to learn quickly when facing new problems
Ability to operate all equipment and programs necessary to perform the job

Requirements:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (ie; Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Ability to work under rigid timelines
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and show flexibility due to change in business demands
Strong interest in fashion or prior fashion/corporate office experience is preferred
Must be able to receive academic credit for internship

Send Resumes to: diorcouture.internship@diorus.com

Posted by Frankees

Financial Services Representative (Concord)

Date: 2010-05-21, 4:59PM PDT
Reply to: job-q4xsd-1753125330@craigslist.org

Travis Credit Union, a Community Credit Union, headquartered in Vacaville California, has 20 branches, more than 156,000 members and $1.6 billion in assets. Develop and advance in a team oriented work environment while earning a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with 100% vested company match, Employee Assistance Program, LTD, STD, Vacation/Sick leave, Life insurance and Tuition Assistance!

Please complete our online application to be considered for this position.
www.traviscu.org

29 hours per week with BENEFITS!!!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Helps build positive member relations by providing prompt, efficient, accurate, courteous and personalized service to members. Identifies and offers general financial assistance to all new and existing members. Provides prompt, efficient, accurate, and courteous service to members. Performs assigned teller and member service tasks associated with processing member transactions, which includes all cash and non-cash transactions, and cross-sells credit union products and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PC skills to include Word, Excel and Outlook. Strong math skills to include the ability to calculate rates, ratios and percentages. General knowledge of credit union policies, procedures, products and services. Excellent member service skills and the ability to resolve problems with tact and diplomacy. Effective and professional communication skills. Ability to effectively cross-sell products and services to members. Must be flexible with work schedule, to include working Saturdays as needed. Understands the requirements of the Bank Secrecy Act and ensures compliance through monitoring and reporting of member activity as appropriate. Minimum 1 year teller or equivalent financial institution experience. High school diploma or equivalent.


* Location: Concord
* This is a part-time job.
* Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
* Please, no phone calls about this job!
* Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted By Betty Zhao