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Do you have experience as a Merchandise Planner or Planning Manager, and do you want to work for an amazing retail company? We are actively seeking a Planning Manager. This wonderful opportunity is based at our Store Support Center located in San Diego, CA.

Be part of a dynamic Planning team, passionate about adding value to the ultimate retail experience our guests enjoy while shopping at the most renowned cultural, experiential, and entertainment destinations across the United States.

THE POSITION

As Planning Manager, you will partner with Partner with Product teams to maximize sales, profitability, and return on our inventory investment for specific business units. Jointly own with the Buying department planned inventory, turnover, and SKU goals, as well as work with Buying team to plan and manage the assortment architecture by category.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Responsibilities:

• Partner with Planning Director and Purchasing VP to achieve goals and growth areas within assigned business units.
• Develop location inventory, margin and SKU count plans at the department level that tie to the Inventory Financial plans.
• Lead strategies to maximize sales and improve inventory efficiency that tie to financial targets.
• Build strong relationships with Product and Buying team partners to manage product lifecycle.
• Partner with Replenishment to communicate trend, store need information, and OTB allowances.
• Develop plans for new stores, remodels, exhibits, and special events.
• Collaborate with peers, develop tools, share best practices, and continuously grow in systems knowledge.

Weekly / Monthly Duties:

• Reforecast monthly open to buy by assessing store sales by department.
• Complete month-end reports and conduct a review of Sales, Inventory, and Margin variances.
• Strategize with Product and Buying teams regarding open-to-buy, SKU rationalization, and inventory levels.
• Analyze store sales trends and product performance, communicating key takeaways with appropriate partners.
• Execute weekly and ad-hoc reporting utilized by cross-functional teams to analyze the business.
• Analyze sales at the Class, Subclass, and SKU level to identify risks and opportunities with a focus on action planning.
• Communicate quantitative data, store needs and gaps to Buyers in a concise format for specific buying recommendations.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Three years’ experience as a Merchandise Planner or Planning Manager
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (economics, finance, marketing, etc.)
• Strong analytic, problem solving, and organizational skills
• Superior Excel skills
• Strong ability to interpret data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through
• Solid understanding of common planning and forecasting processes and procedures
• Ability to influence people through the organization who are not direct reports

Physical Demands – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the Merchandise Planning Director is frequently required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Ability to sit and work at a computer for prolonged periods of time.

Event Network, LLC

Dynamic and growing retail company is hiring a Visual Merchandising Regional Manager! The Manager will be the Visual Merchandising liaison between the District Managers, Buyers and Visual Coordinators to execute standards and assist the Director of Visual Merchandising with everyday visual merchandising needs, special projects and store openings. This position requires travel (up to 50%).

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company’s international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• FREE Life Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flex Time Off (Exempt Employees)
• 401k with company match
• Huge Employee Discount at all our stores, so check us out
• Amazing training & career path
• Competitive pay!
• And more!

What You’ll Do

• Develop, execute, and manage product/fixture planograms and corporate standards for each brand
• Travel to outer markets as needed for training and store openings, up to 50%
• Manage and create visual documentation sent out to the field teams
• Drive branding and business objectives/sales through excellent execution of visual merchandising and presentation without schematics
• Maintain accuracy of promotion/program presentations; ensure presentations are current and signed appropriately
• Manage and provide store assessments and related photographs via regularly scheduled store visits
• Collaborate with store operations & Visual Director for floor moves, special projects, and store openings
• Utilize all company tools, visual talent, and knowledge to plan, map, and execute floor sets incorporating appropriate store specific adaptations as necessary
• In partnership with Visual Director, identify store/market/property specific nuances. Assist in the development and implement brand appropriate solutions to address these unique needs
• Expert for MRG merchandising and visual presentation standards

What You Bring

• BS Degree in Visual Merchandising / Visual Communications
• 5+ years’ corporate merchandising experience, preferably within a specialty retailer
• 3+ years’ experience of multi-unit Visual Management experience
• Degree in Visual Merchandising / Visual Communications preferred
• Comprehensive understating of composition and spatial and product adjacencies
• Merchandise presentation skills and up to date on industry and fashion trends
• Able to read and analyze retail sales reports and take action as necessary to adjust merchandising and product presentation
• Adobe Suite knowledge is a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Ability to multi task and problem solve
• Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel Power Point, Publisher)
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing

We can’t wait to meet you so apply today!

Marshall Retail Group prides itself on creating unique experiences for customers by developing distinctive retail store concepts that feature and highlight the local culture, community, and lifestyle of the cities in which they are located. InMotion Entertainment Group is the largest airport-based electronics retailer in travel locations globally, with access and insight into the latest technologies for business and leisure travelers, InMotion offers lifestyle products and electronics that include a wide breadth of headphones, mobile power, Bluetooth speakers and travel accessories.

EEO/ADA/DFWP

Marshall Retail Group/InMotion is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. At Marshall Retail Group/InMotion, it’s about each person bringing passion and skills to a dynamic and inclusive workplace!

WHSmith North America

THE COMPANY

ABOUT VINCE

Established in 2002, Vince is a leading global luxury apparel and accessories brand best known for creating elevated yet understated pieces for every day. The collections are inspired by the brand’s California origins and embody a feeling of warm and effortless style. Vince designs uncomplicated yet refined pieces that approach dressing with a sense of ease.

Known for its range of luxury products, Vince offers women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, and home for a global lifestyle. Vince products are sold in prestige locations worldwide. The Company operates 44 full-price retail stores, 14 outlet stores and its e-commerce site, vince.com. The Company is headquartered in New York and operates a design studio in Los Angeles.

Vince is searching for talent to contribute to the future development of the brand who have passion, creativity, and an entrepreneurial spirit. As a company, we are committed to offering our employees a challenging and rewarding work environment, opportunities for growth and development, a customer focused culture, a community to “give-back”, and competitive pay and benefits.

SUMMARY

VINCE, seeks a dynamic, customer service driven Full-Time Assistant Store Manager.

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) is responsible for assisting the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store. He/she must demonstrate leadership by maximizing profits, sales and the customer service experience. The ASM will be responsible for contributing a significant amount of the stores sales and will be goaled according to the store’s monthly sales plan. This individual will help to hire, train and manage store associates to achieve the sales and profit goals. The ASM will model the standards for customer service. While the manager is on duty, the assistant will ensure that the store maintains excellent visual presentation and housekeeping standards. He/she will operate the store in accordance with the company’s operational guideline, follow all loss control procedures and ensure proper floor coverage to maximize store volume.

Responsibilities:

· Achieve and exceed individual productivity and sales goals

· Assist in achieving and exceeding the store’s productivity and sales goals

· Set an example of exceptional customer service by modeling the desired customer service behavior and coaching the staff to achieve the same results. Practice and teach client development to the staff.

· Assist the store manager to recruit, train, motivate and retain quality sales associates.

· Assist the store manager in evaluation of individual associate’s performance to goals

· Help maintain a high level of visual merchandising and housekeeping standards.

· Perform daily opening and closing procedures including daily paperwork reconciliation and other operational tasks

· Protect store assets and inventory. Bring any potential shrinkage information to the store manager’s attention

· Enforce the company policies and procedures

· Client Book Management and Clienteling

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Minimum of three (3) years of experience in luxury retail management

· Full understanding of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising and store operations

· Computer skills to include operation of retail point of sale system, Word, Excel and email

· Must be able to lift, carry or otherwise move objects weighing up to 15 pounds when merchandising the sales floor and use ladders or stairs

· Strong leadership critical thinking and problem solving skills. Delegate responsibility and work to the staff.

· Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills allowing for communication of the company’s goals and objectives

· A positive, outgoing, high energy personality that is entrepreneurial, who is sales focused and takes full ownership of the store’s business at all levels

· A mentor and leader to staff and peers. Developing individual’s strengths and identifying opportunities.

· A trainer able to teach skills in customer service, selling, and operations

Vince offers a competitive benefits package designed to meet the unique needs of our team members. Some benefits are provided automatically at no cost and others require an active election. Those benefits include:

Healthcare

· Elective Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare FSA & Dependent Care FSA) and/or Health Savings Account (HSA)

· Employer-paid telephonic mental health counseling & other types of mental health support

· Up to $600 Annual Gym Reimbursement

Financial

· 401(k) auto-enrollment with employer match (Traditional and/or Roth)

· Employer-paid Life Insurance, AD&D Insurance, and Short-Term Disability Insurance (additional coverage available at a buy-up)

· Travel & Entertainment Discounts

· Elective Employee Stock Purchase Plan

· Elective Discounted Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance, Legal Insurance

· Elective Accident & Critical Illness coverage

· Elective pre-tax commuter benefits for transit and parking

Time Off

· A minimum of 12-weeks fully paid parental leave with those with over 1 year of tenure

· Competitive Paid Time Off including Vacation, Sick, Personal & Company Holidays, minimum vacation starts at 3 weeks annually

Product

· Clothing Allowance & Merchandise Discounts

Pay Range for this role: $21-$32 hourly

Vince is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Vince, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws

Vince

OVERVIEW:

TheAssistant Store Managerpartners with and supports theStore Manager in all aspects of store functions: Sales Generation, People Development, Operations and Visual Merchandising. The Assistant Store Manager’s focus is to lead and guide through effective communication, training, coaching, and developing all Sales Supervisors, Sales, and Support Associates in the moment and on the sales floor or in the stock room. The Assistant Store Manager is also responsible for generating his or her own percentage of sales. The Assistant Store Manager must be proficient in performing and training all POS transactions, dealing with customer service issues, opening and closing the store, all operational practices, and visual merchandisingstandards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Generation

• Daily monitoring of KPIs and sales results
• Set daily goals during the morning brief
• Embody the Selling Ceremony
• Propose challenges to the team to motivate them to reach their targets
• Develop data collection and data accuracy
• Train and empower the team to develop customer loyalty
• Train the team to recruit new clients through a personalized relationship

Operations

• Know and apply the Store Operation Procedures
• Organize and monitor all back-office activities (stock and cash point)
• Take actions to maintain an excellent level of cleanliness, facilities, and store maintenance.
• Prepare and monitor rolling inventory and annual fiscal inventory

Visual Merchandising

• Consistently maintain the visuals guidelines and standards of presentation
• Lead by example in terms of presentation and grooming. Make sure the team is constantly representing the Brand (uniform policy, grooming guidelines, etc.)
• Communicate to the Head Office team qualitative and proactive feedback on products & visual merchandising to drive results

People Development

Manage Performance:

• Monitor performance: set clear daily/monthly target (sales, customer data capture, product knowledge)
• Build team spirit and an atmosphere that encourages performance and initiatives
• Value/reward performance and manage underperformance with constant feedback

Develop skills & competencies:

• Coach in the moment.
• Discuss with HR any other development actions needed
• Identify potential succession plans within the store

Communicate the Brand Strategy:

• Communicate upcoming events, store openings, key figures of the company
• Facilitate questions or concerns from your team regarding company goals and focus
• Develop curiosity and knowledge of competitors in the city, new retail stores, upcoming projects, local arts, events, restaurants

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in a managerial retail role in a store/boutique setting
• Knowledge/interest in art, photography, literature
• Strong understanding of retail store operations and concepts
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team
• Experience with client outreach and maintaining a client book

SALARY & BENEFITS/WHAT WE OFFER:

The compensation for this position is $29(hourly) plus commission. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In 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 Marc’s 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 creativity. In 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 don’t 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.

LVMH

Main responsibilities include general accounting, analysis, and reporting. The right candidate will manage month-end close process including cost accounting, accruals, and analysis.

DUTIES

• Responsible for general accounting, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform month end and year-end close processes as required including reconciliations of key balance sheet accounts, preparing/providing support schedules, and SG&A analysis.
• Produce monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts accurately, submitted in a timely fashion, and fully supported with proper documentation.
• Directly responsible for reconciling, managing, analyzing, and preparing schedules for key P&L and Balance Sheet accounts: Including but not exclusively for: prepaids, accruals, insurance, travel & entertainment expenses, professional/legal, software, cash, taxes, and other SG&A related accounts in an accurate and timely fashion.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in finance or accounting required.
• CPA or working towards CPA is preferred but not required.
• 3+ years of experience in corporate accounting environment preferred.
• Needs to be a team member and enjoy collaboration.
• General accounting with cost accounting experience and exposure required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule during key reporting deadlines.

Alari Search, LLC

Senior Accountant – Prestigious Entertainment Firm – Hybrid in Beverly Hills – $90-100K

This is an incredible opportunity to join a leading firm within the entertainment and media space. This is a career path for the right person, with growth down the line!!

The ideal candidate will have strong excel experience and an ability to build efficiencies within existing accounting procedures. This candidate should have experience in maintaining a database of financial/accounting information and be able to recognize and solve any problems that may arise. Lastly, where appropriate this candidate will track 1099s and create a report with related information at year end.

The right fit will be someone who enjoys being in a fast-paced, energetic environment working alongside professionals who love what they do.

Responsibilities

• Review and record invoices from vendors to ensure accuracy in billing
• Process expense reports from employees Identify discrepancies and escalate in appropriate manner
• Have knowledge of approved vendors and policies to avoid paying unauthorized invoices and expenses
• Support the team in completing financial statement audits

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 4-5+ years in accounting or related field
• Strong understanding of General Ledger system and Accounts Payable processing – NetSuite
• Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite

Please submit a resume for consideration.

Confidential

Position: Production Auditor/Accountant

Work Location: Culver City, CA (Open to remote candidates)

Duration: 2 months with potential to extend

Entertainment Industry

ASAP need – Production Auditor/Accountant to train the team on I.A.T.S.E. Proration as well as handle some of the existing Proration audits. More senior level candidate with 5-8+ years of experience, should be very knowledgeable on the industry. Will also work with TV production teams to setup manuals on I.A.T.S.E. Proration guidelines.

I.A.T.S.E. PRORATION SPECIALIST – Short Term Contract

Looking for Production Accountant with vast knowledge and experience with the calculation of I.A.T.S.E. Prorations for both “Away Plans” and “Home Plans”. Person will be required to train designated personnel on how to complete the proration calculations, on how to complete Forms D & F., to help with I.A.T.S.E. Proration Audits that are currently in process and to give insight on other matters pertaining to I.A.T.S.E. Prorations.

ACL Digital

Prestigious Global Media Firm Seeks an Accounts Payable Director

*Reporting to the North American Controller

*Supervising a staff of 5

*Responsible for managing all activities in Accounts Payable for both U.S. and Internationally

*Execute weekly vendor disbursement cycles including (ACH/EFT, wire, check)

*Manages Concur Invoice System administrator

*Oversees tax-related processes tied to vendor payments for both the US and Globally

*Oversee and Improve Accounts Payable Policies & Procedures

*Procurement

*Vendor Management

Qualifications:

*10+ years Accounts Payable Management experience in a global organization

*Strong supervisory/leadership skills

*Experience with Concur & Lawson Systems a big plus

*Expertise in domestic and international currency invoice processing

*Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Related Degree

*Media, Advertising or Entertainment Experience a Big Plus

Base Salary 135k Plus Bonus & Profit Sharing. Tremendous Benefits, Quality of Life & Opportunity for Growth. Hybrid Schedule.

Atlantic Group

We are excited to partner with a well established TV & Film production company, on their search for a Manager of Finance & Accounting. This is a dynamic and highly visible role for one of the largest production companies in LA.

Who you are:

• A Finance professional who has 5+ years experience Finance & Accounting within a media organization.
• A desire and passion for the entertainment & media industry.
• A self starter, who wants to be part of well established & growing company.
• Superb levels of communication, whilst being analytical.

What you’ll do:

• Ability to navigate Financial Models.
• Manage full P/L, forecasting activities, balance sheet & cashflow statements.
• Hybrid Finance and Accounting experience is a must.
• Ad- Hoc reporting.
• A key part of the month end & quarterly closing activities.

Why join us?

• Established & dynamic team, that is growing.
• Hybrid work schedule
• Generous & highly competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Great exposure to broader executive team.

Hoxton Circle is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Hoxton Circle

Senior Accountant

Kavaliro has partnered with an Entertainment Solutions firm in Orlando seeking a Senior Accountant.

Responsibilities:

• Performing general ledger and accounting entries
• Prepare analysis of accounts and bank reconciliations
• Lead month end and year end close procedures and communications with finance leadership
• Assist with quarterly and annual income tax filing
• Assist with equity transactions and respective communications to shareholders
• Training new accounting staff
• Assisting business partners with GL related questions and inquiries

Qualifications:

• 5+ years full-cycle Accounting experience
• 3+ years if Public Accounting background
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 1+ year Sage/Sage50 experience
• Strong Excel skills

Schedule:

• Hybrid – 3 onsite/2 remote

Kavaliro provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Kavaliro is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Kavaliro will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please respond to this posting to connect with a company representative.

Kavaliro