Senior Manager, Retail & Wholesale Experience

New York City, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:
Marc Jacobs International powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs seeks a Senior Manager Retail & Wholesale Experiencebased in ourNew York City (SoHo) headquarters. This person willoversee excellence in customer experience across our retail and wholesale environments. This position will plan and execute the strategies for Clientelling Selling Experience Education and Activations for North America. They will be a key member of the Commercial team working cross functionally with visual merchandising education retail operations merchandising marketing and retail leadership to execute a seamless customer experience.
Responsibilities:

Work in partnership with retail and wholesale leaders on cross-functional commercial initiatives including Clientelling Activations Special Projects GTM and overall Brand Experience that meet business objectives customer expectations and revenue targets.
Develop a North Star brand experience strategy and philosophy that is centered around customer experience and guides decision-making across permanent stores pop-up stores shop-in-shops and outlet stores.
Act as a thought leader in best-in-class brand experience. Consistently monitor market and competitor trends to ensure Marc Jacobs is at the forefront of best-in-class brand and customer experience.
Build a Clientelling and Activation strategy and annual execution plan which is centered around client centric customer experience
Lead the Education team as they build and deliver trainings that enhance client experience across retail and wholesale; Drive towards goals in UPT conversion customer retention and loyalty.
Develop business plans and proposals to support new brand experience development opportunities and acquire key stakeholder buy-in and approval on business objectives metrics and budget.
Work collaboratively with the e-commerce team on alignment of key activities across channels.
Spend time in the field to gain insights and feedback on all priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with front-line team members to monitor wholesale and retail market and competitor performance and identify new areas of opportunity and innovation.

Qualifications

7 years of relevant experience with a focus on leading best-in-class brand & customer experience.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives presenting at the executive level and collaborating across corporate functions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high level of attention to detail.
Proven track record delivering results across multiple business channels.
Deep understanding of customer behaviors and passion for delivering unique experiences through retail.
Strong business acumen analytical capabilities and decision-making skills.
Natural relationship-builder with strong presence clear communication and a collaborative leadership style.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience and spirit agility in leadership style and flexibility of approach; ability to think strategically (high-level) and tactically (to drive execution).
Ability to travel up to 20%

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:
The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidates relevant skills and addition we offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays vacation time sick and personal time medical dental and vision insurance and 401k matching. We also offer discounts on travel entertainment and more through our partnership with PerkSpot. MJ employees also receive discounts on MJ products throughout the year as well as access to discounts on other LVMH brands.

ABOUT MARC JACOBS
For nearly 40 years Marc Jacobs has been a driving force in fashion with his philosophy: pioneering designs an irreverent spirit the everyday and the extraordinary. Today the brand continues to make its Marc as rebellious unpredictable and original.
Our work is founded on our core brand pillars: unexpected utilitarian urban unisex and unique. NYC in design and spirit our teams thrive off relentless authenticity an openness to standing out and inclusivity for all.
EEO STATEMENT
Marc Jacobs International was founded on Marcs vision of celebrating uniqueness and being Perfect as You Are. We are committed to building an equitable and inclusive culture that values diversity of thought background and experience all essential to our spirit of innovation and line with this commitment we believe that the best candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background or may meet the qualifications in different ways. We encourage you to apply even if you dont meet all of the listed qualifications.
Marc Jacobs International is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age veteran status national origin religion disability or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager

Overview:Marc Jacobs International powered by the creative genius of Marc Jacobs seeks a Senior Manager Retail & Wholesale Experiencebased in ourNew York City (SoHo) headquarters. This person willoversee excellence in customer experience across our retail and wholesale environments. This position wi...

Work in partnership with retail and wholesale leaders on cross-functional commercial initiatives including Clientelling Activations Special Projects GTM and overall Brand Experience that meet business objectives customer expectations and revenue targets.
Develop a North Star brand experience strategy and philosophy that is centered around customer experience and guides decision-making across permanent stores pop-up stores shop-in-shops and outlet stores.
Act as a thought leader in best-in-class brand experience. Consistently monitor market and competitor trends to ensure Marc Jacobs is at the forefront of best-in-class brand and customer experience.
Build a Clientelling and Activation strategy and annual execution plan which is centered around client centric customer experience
Lead the Education team as they build and deliver trainings that enhance client experience across retail and wholesale; Drive towards goals in UPT conversion customer retention and loyalty.
Develop business plans and proposals to support new brand experience development opportunities and acquire key stakeholder buy-in and approval on business objectives metrics and budget.
Work collaboratively with the e-commerce team on alignment of key activities across channels.
Spend time in the field to gain insights and feedback on all priorities.
Build and maintain relationships with front-line team members to monitor wholesale and retail market and competitor performance and identify new areas of opportunity and innovation.

Qualifications

7 years of relevant experience with a focus on leading best-in-class brand & customer experience.
Experience leading cross-functional initiatives presenting at the executive level and collaborating across corporate functions.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; high level of attention to detail.
Proven track record delivering results across multiple business channels.
Deep understanding of customer behaviors and passion for delivering unique experiences through retail.
Strong business acumen analytical capabilities and decision-making skills.
Natural relationship-builder with strong presence clear communication and a collaborative leadership style.
Demonstrated entrepreneurial experience and spirit agility in leadership style and flexibility of approach; ability to think strategically (high-level) and tactically (to drive execution).
Ability to travel up to 20%