Free People Wholesale Sales Manager - Midwest Territory
Urban Outfitters
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee Midwest specialty accounts.
- Manage Midwest trade shows, samples and showroom upkeep as it pertains to Free People
- Collaborate with buyers to exceed sales and profit goals
- Maintain a consistent brand presentation for all Free People categories in partners stores and online
- Manage highest level of PO fulfillment through consistent monitoring of order status and communication to buyers
- Effective oversight of EDI account orders
- Collaborate effectively with cross functional peers in merchandising, wholesale sales, and in store teams to communicate and execute
- Clear and articulate communication with upper management
- Responsible for the overall scope of the business; anticipate next steps that need to be taken to ensure that goals are met consistently prior to the month and within the month
- Drive the business by identifying reorder and replenishment opportunities
- Monitor market trends and identify future business opportunities and profitability
- Responsible for creating strategies to drive and grow sales on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
- Maintain and grow current account business as well as consistently opening new accounts
- Create assortments targeted towards regional needs in partners stores
- Have a global awareness of the Free People business
- Put the brand first and ensure that the integrity of the brand is always protected and always represents the brand
- Be always willing to assist in other areas of the business with a hands-on approach when necessary
- Passion for the Free People brand
- 7 plus years of wholesale experience
- Strong relationships with buyers and leadership in the marketplace
- Excellent presentation skills
- Detail oriented and a creative thinker
- Superior financial and analytical skills
- Strong excel skills
- Inventory management system experience
- Strong communication, organization and planning skills
- Must work well in teams