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STORE MANAGER, COLLECTION
Michael Kors has joined with Jimmy Choo and Versace and is now the 3rd largest luxury group in the world known as Capri Holdings.
WHO YOU ARE:
Our leaders at Michael Kors are stylish, fashion-forward, driven, multi-tasking individuals who know how to keep their team focused and inspired. Success starts with being an entrepreneur – we encourage an innovative workplace to creatively drive your business by being a hands-on leader! As a Collection Store Manager, you will develop a dynamic team that is focused on the client experience and building lasting relationships, while strategically driving the business through proactive planning, innovation, and execution.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Create, lead, and execute the boutique client experience strategy and identify opportunities for improvements with a 360 view to ensure values and standards are upheld.
- Obtain client insights and provide feedback that translates into action plans for continuous improvement in the client experience, partnering closely with the Corporate Retail Excellence team.
- Lead various bespoke activities to best facilitate a seamless client experience; including but not limited to, defining objectives, planning and preparation, client coordination, entertainment, and product presentation.
- Recruit, hire, retain and provide ongoing mentorship to the boutique team to best support the improvement of proficiencies, attitudes, and behaviors that impact the client experience.
- Create boutique and implement policies that ensure all team members contribute to the VM bar of excellence.
- In partnership with the Marketing and CRM team, utilize training in CRM, clienteling behaviors, and performance conversations to increase sales revenue year over year.
- With the retail excellence team, oversee the client journey to further strengthen the clienteling results as shown in increased client sales penetration.
- Partner appropriately with the boutique team and Corporate to ensure that the boutique meets brand standards and expectations.
YOU’LL NEED TO HAVE:
- 2+ years of relevant luxury leadership experience as a proven leader
WE’D LOVE TO SEE:
- An entrepreneur with the ability to drive results; adaptable, problem solver, and strategic
- Well connected with the ability to engage; a true brand ambassador
- Customer service obsessed; ability to sell with a passion for styling and love for fashion
- Strong in performance management and team development
- Technologically savvy individual with an entrepreneurial spirit
THE BENEFITS
- Cross-Brand Discount
- Clothing allotment
- Competitive paid time off
- Internal mobility across Capri Brands (Michael Kors, Jimmy Choo, Versace)
- Exclusive Employee Sales
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401k Match
At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V
Michael Kors
Elevate is a dynamic and rapidly growing talent management agency that specializes in representing creators and connecting them with brands in the social media space. Our mission is to empower our creators to reimagine what’s possible by providing them with strategic guidance, opportunities, and support. We’re looking for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as the Operations Manager in a hybrid position in Los Angeles.
Job Description:
As the Operations Manager at Elevate, you will play a pivotal role in the growth and success of our agency. We are seeking a passionate and driven individual who is eager to learn and has a strong interest in the social media industry. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the careers of our clients and contribute to our agency’s continued success.
This role reports to the Director of Operations, and works in tandem with the Managing Director.
Key Responsibilities:
- Operations Management: Oversee and optimize the day-to-day operations of the talent management agency, ensuring smooth and efficient workflows.
- Client Management: Work closely with our roster of talented clients, providing guidance and support to help them achieve their career goals in the social media space.
- Team Leadership: Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of dedicated professionals, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Strategic Planning: Collaborate with the executive team to develop and execute strategic initiatives to expand our agency’s reach and influence in the industry.
- Industry Research: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, emerging platforms, and best practices in the social media space to help our clients stay competitive.
- Contract Negotiation: Negotiate and manage contracts and partnerships on behalf of our clients to ensure their best interests are represented.
- Budget Management: Monitor and manage budgets, ensuring the agency operates efficiently and within financial targets.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.
- Experience in talent management, preferably in the social media or entertainment industry is preferred.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
- A deep passion for social media and a desire to stay current with industry trends.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- The ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Eager to learn, adapt, and grow within the industry.
- Living in Los Angeles, or open to relocation.
Why Join Us:
- Exciting and dynamic work environment in the heart of the social media industry.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse and talented roster of clients.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Career growth and development opportunities within the agency.
- Chance to make a meaningful impact on the social media landscape.
If you are an ambitious, creative, and dedicated individual who is eager to learn and wants to be at the forefront of the social media industry, we would love to hear from you. Join us in helping our clients thrive in the digital age!
Elevate is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Elevate Management Group
Workplace Solutions Manager | Architecture and Design Industry – Chicago, IL
This is an exciting role for an individual with a passion for design and sales to join a collaborative and growing company. Deliver exceptional service and solutions to engage clients in a space where your strengths, skills, and goals are valued. This is a passionate and talented team that has an autonomous, motivating, progressive, collaborative, and rewarding culture.
The Workplace Solution Manager is an integral role in combining the background and passion of commercial interiors with account management skills to lead the art and science of the company’s proven, consistent, and repeatable sales process. This position requires strong product knowledge, interior design best practices, and the desire to execute sales while demonstrating the company’s core values and tenets, business models, differentiators, and keys to success. The Workplace Solutions Manager role combines proven business processes, industry-leading office interior best practices, and impactful technology to execute office interior projects from concept to completion. Join a growing and established company in this role.
Qualifications
- Degree in interior design or related field preferred
- 3+ years of experience in commercial design or the contract furniture/interior design industry
- Network in the design industry or with a furniture dealer, highly sought after
- Strong aptitude of Microsoft Office systems with ability to learn internal system
- Previous CRM Experience Preferred (I.e., NetSuite, Salesforce, HubSpot, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
- A passion for developing relationships with Owners, C-Level executives, Finance, Facilities Management, and human resource executives, within companies of all sizes
- Strong organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy
- Entrepreneurial growth mindset focused on long term success
- Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills and ability to ask pertinent questions to determine client needs
- Ability to provide excellent customer service and foster both internal & external relationships
- Must be assertive, flexible, and have a strong sense of urgency with a high attention to detail
- Committed to supporting team goals and playing a major role the alignment of sales ops
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Compensation and Benefits
- Annual Salary + Commission + Bonus Structure + Full Benefits Package
- Robust training program
- Full Benefits Package: Healthcare insurance (after 30 days), Working Advantage Discount Program (discounts on local entertainment & retail), EAP/Wellness Program, Financial Wellness program, 401K with employee match, PTO, Work schedule flexibility (after a proven track record of success), Summer hours, Bring your dog to work, Free office snacks, Annual employee outings, and Annual community service month and company donation matching.
For immediate review and consideration, contact: Barry Cales – [email protected]
For all active Interior Talent job listings, please visit Jobs.InteriorTalent.com
Why work with Interior Talent?
- OUR CLIENTS hire us to FIND YOU
- Exclusively focused on the Architecture and Design industries
- We work with the DECISION MAKERS – Owners, Principals, Directors, and HR
- CONFIDENTIALITY & PROFESSIONALISM: We assist with the entire process so that looking into a new opportunity is DISCRETE and CONFIDENTIAL – we highly value your current position and will never do anything that would bring your future into jeopardy
- EXPERTISE: in the industry since 2003
- We are your advocate, and WE GET IT – we know making a career decision is difficult, and we’re here for you throughout the whole process
www.InteriorTalent.com
Interior Talent
Founded in 2011 by serial internet entrepreneur, Divyank Turakhia, Media.net is a leading global advertising technology company that develops innovative products for both publishers and advertisers. Since inception, Media.net has made substantial investments in its business and built one of the most comprehensive portfolios of advertising technology in the industry across search, mobile, display, native, local, products and video. Their platform and products are licensed by some of the largest publishers, ad networks and other ad tech companies worldwide. By market cap, Media.net is one of the Top 5 largest ad tech companies worldwide. By revenue, Media.net is the second largest contextual advertising business worldwide.
Media.net has 1,800-plus employees in key operation centers across – New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Zurich, Mumbai and Bangalore. Media.net’s U.S. headquarters are based in New York and Global headquarters are in Dubai.
Designation: Director, Buyer Development – Agencies/Brands
Location: Multiple locations (Los Angeles/San Francisco)
Job Description
The Director of Buyer Development (Agencies/Brands) is responsible for generating, managing and growing advertiser spend on Media.net Exchange, the next-gen marketplace featuring proprietary contextual enrichment and industry-leading efficiency across premium programmatic supply. The candidate should strive to exceed revenue targets through evangelizing the platform, active selling, account management, program implementation and managing terms and expectations for new and existing clients. They should also possess strong sales skills, self-serve programmatic experience and buy side relationships at holding companies, independent agencies and in-house brand programmatic teams.
Responsibilities:
- Be an integral part of a high paced, hardworking, fun loving, global team
- Grow platform spend to meet and exceed goals while continuously prospecting new business
- Conduct quarterly business reviews and ongoing direct client management and entertainment (as viable)
- Work with advertiser partners on a daily basis while providing excellent customer service including proactive media packaging of publisher opportunities resulting in higher publisher revenue
- Identify additional revenue opportunities within existing clients
- Develop a strong understanding of Media.net technology and media solutions from an intellectual and applied perspective; communicate the value proposition to drive business growth
- Build and maintain close working relationships with multiple internal departments with a strong understanding for internal cross-functional communication/collaboration
- Attend industry events and conferences to network and grow your industry knowledge (as viable)
Requirements:
- 5+ years applicable experience in either Programmatic Ad Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Relationship Management or Sales roles in the online industry with proven experience and success selling Programmatic offerings into major Agency Programmatic Buying divisions, and Brands running Programmatic in-house
- Ideal desired experience includes coming from prior roles bringing both Brand and Advertiser relevant contacts as well as proven success selling Programmatic into Brands directly
- Knowledge of major Brand/Advertisers focused programmatic space
- Knowledge of programmatic buying and selling including: pricing models, optimization tactics, audience trends and buying technologies
- Proficiency in Excel with a proven ability to convey data and analysis to drive business
- Bring pre-existing relationships with agencies and automated buying platforms
- Strong presentation (Including PowerPoint) and negotiation skills.
Media.net is proud to be an equal opportunity employer; we don’t just value diversity, we promote and celebrate it. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Media.net
THIS IS A FULL-TIME POSITION BASED IN NYC. HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE WITH REQUIRED 3 DAYS IN OFFICE.
** Salary Range: $120K-$135K/Annually **
Company Overview:
At Fetch for Pets & Brand Buzz, we are pioneers in delivering innovative consumer products across various categories, including household items and pet supplies. We work with leading brands such as Burt’s Bees, Arm & Hammer, Clorox and Glad, along with top entertainment properties Disney, Star Wars, Harry Potter & many more. We are currently looking for a dedicated Director of Inventory Planning to support the company’s overall business strategy and supply chain initiatives.
Position Summary:
The Director of Inventory Planning will lead a team of Planners and provide analytical, organizational, and process support to drive inventory optimization. This is an impactful position for an individual who likes to solve problems and drive change in an organization. The ideal candidate is someone who is self-starting, innovative, has a dedicated work ethic, high attention to detail, and will be a flexible, logical worker who is results-driven. This role is a great opportunity to broaden your scope of work and partner with various cross-functional teams withing a growing organization.
Who You Are:
· Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Forecasting, Replenishment, Supply Chain or related function
· At least 5+ years of management/ leadership experience
· Proven capability to build and manage highly effective, engaged teams.
· Ability to work cross-functionally across organizational boundaries
· Strong data analysis skills with ability to apply findings quickly
· Ability to mine various data sources to create a picture of current and future inventory position
· Working knowledge of the supply chain and processes as they relate to inventory
· Ability to multi-task with extreme attention to detail while working on multiple projects
· Excellent problem-solving and time management skills; ability to work independently.
· Ability to adapt to a rapidly growing environment and is forward-thinking and reactionary to the needs of the business
· Advanced MS Excel skills and capable of adapting to new systems
What You’ll Do:
· Lead and develop a dynamic team of Inventory Planners
· Meet department KPIs related to margin targets, fill rates, and inventory levels
· Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy and fill rate
· Oversee demand planning and replenishment by SKU
· Forecast future supply needs and initiate proactive communications identifying short-term and long-term supplier issues.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Production, Warehouse/Logistics) to drive inventory optimization
· Partner with Sales to support new customer product launches, customer pipeline orders, and promotional events
· Oversee inbound/outbound inventory; maintain ongoing communication with Production Team and factories to ensure timely and accurate supply flow
· Work with warehouse team on inventory allocations
· Manage excess/aged inventory levels
· Effectively identify and execute opportunities for increased profitability, including supplier cost negotiations, warehousing initiatives, shipping efficiencies, and monitoring low retailer margins.
· Analyze SKU productivity and identify items for discontinuation
· Investigate and timely communicate any possible risks that have significant impacts on inventory and recommend solutions/alternatives
· Key player in developing process and reports to enhance inventory planning, create operational efficiencies and support company initiatives.
· Ad-hoc analyses
Benefits:
· Competitive salary
· Medical, Vision, Dental & 401(k) offerings
· Casual dress code
· Pet-friendly office
· WFH 2 days per week
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Join us in shaping the future of consumer products, one innovation at a time!
Fetch for Pets
Programmatic Director /LA (hybrid 2/3 day in office) / Trade Desk, DV360, (DSP) – $150k-$180k plus benefits
My client is going through a major Growth, Expansion period. They have been operating since 2009 a boutique advertising agency that was created on the foundation of big agency experience. We understand that media is where clients invest the bulk of their marketing communication dollars in order, we take a fresh approach to every media plan. Their combined Senior media experience spans across a variety of markets Automotive, Quick Service Restaurants, Technology, Travel, Utilities, Consumer Package Goods, Entertainment, Beauty & Fashion, Government, and many others.
They are now looking for a director to lead the programmatic team that develops and executes hands-on keyboard campaigns across all programmatic channels – Display, Video, CTV, Audio and Native channels. The Director assists with campaign strategy across complex or large spend campaigns and is responsible for generating strategic insights while driving programmatic/digital learnings across the client’s campaigns. The Director assists all campaign activity and deliverables for the team, and facilitates the training and development of the team, as well as determines the Assistant Director’s/other team members’ assignments and bandwidth, distributing work as needed.
Role Responsibilities:
● Manage daily workflow and projects for all programmatic programs
● Direct and manage workflow across departments
● Expertise in DSP platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, DV360)
● Collaborate with business development and other leads for new pitches
● Handle career development and annual reviews for programmatic team
● QA campaigns for accuracy before launch
● Review client deliverables for quality and viability
● Deep understanding of programmatic platforms and optimization best practices
● Lead communication with 3rd party vendors
● Provide excellent communication via phone, email, and direct contact
● Create and deliver client presentations
● Offer thought leadership to clients
● Conduct data analysis for performance improvement
● Identify new programmatic opportunities for clients
● Provide insights on technologies, partners, platforms, and creative opportunities
● Stay updated on industry trends impacting clients’ business
● Well-versed in all aspects of campaign programs from concept to execution
● Report to CEO/COO and provide leadership/mentorship to the programmatic team
Requirements:
● Extensive experience in leading programmatic teams and managing hands-on keyboard campaigns across all programmatic channels (Display, Video, CTV, Audio, and Native).
● Proven track record of managing complex or large spend campaigns and generating strategic insights.
● Demonstrated ability to manage daily workflow and projects for all programmatic programs.
● Experience in directing and managing workflow across departments.
● Ability to determine team members’ assignments and bandwidth, distributing work as needed.
● Expertise in DSP platforms, including but not limited to The Trade Desk and DV360.
● Experience in QA campaigns for accuracy before launch.
● Collaborate with business development and other leads for new pitches.
● Strong communication skills to handle career development, annual reviews, and training for the programmatic team.
● Experience in creating and delivering client presentations.
● Deep understanding of programmatic platforms and optimization best practices.
● Provide thought leadership to clients and offer insights on technologies, partners, platforms, and creative opportunities.
● Ability to conduct data analysis for performance improvement.
● Identify new programmatic opportunities for clients based on data insights.
● Stay updated on industry trends impacting clients’ business.
● Well-versed in all aspects of campaign programs from concept to execution.
● Ability to provide leadership and mentorship to the programmatic team.
Salary Band: $150-$180k
How do I apply?
If you are interested in applying for the Programmatic Director now via the link on this page or contact Digital Republic on the phone (0203-637-3331) or email
Who is Digital Republic?
Digital Republic Recruitment has been created with the sole purpose of delivering dedicated web and digital analytics recruitment solutions across the UK, Germany and US. The Republic aims to use our in-depth web and digital analytics expertise to provide an unparalleled experience to anyone doing business with our passionate and motivated people. You can also find out more on Twitter and LinkedIn
Digital Republic Talent
Oliphant Golf Management; The City of Toledo Golf Courses
Toledo, OH
General Manager
About The City of Toledo Golf Courses:
The City of Toledo is the proud provider of three historic municipal golf courses – Ottawa Park Golf Course, Detwiler Park Golf Course and Collins Park Golf Course.
Ottawa Park was built in 1899 and has a rich history including hosting the first ever USGA National Public Links Championship in 1922. At just over 5,000 yards, the tree-lined parkland design isn’t the longest course around but has charming character to its doglegs which require thoughtful tee shots. Detwilier Park was built by Toledo’s own Arthur Hills in 1971 featuring a modern layout with rolling hills, mature trees and plush greens. The location on the Maumee Bay and adjacent to point place lighthouse gives the property a distinct lakeside feel. Collins Park Golf Course, which has been in operation since 1932, is an interesting layout featuring a rolling perimeter. The course plays at a par 36 and 3,015 yards from the longest tees.
We are committed to providing an exceptional experience to ALL golfers through creating community access, engaging hospitality and better course conditions.
About Oliphant Golf Management:
Oliphant Golf Management (OGM), provides a results-oriented style of golf course management that sets us apart. We deliver transformational change by creating extraordinary golf experiences through design, maintenance, and hospitality. As a full-service golf course management company, we provide our clients with straight-forward guidance and strong leadership in golf operations, agronomy, and master planning. We keep things simple and establish lasting business relationships based on mutual success.
We help our clients to build and grow sustainable golf businesses and we contribute, through golf, to making the communities we work in better places to live.
We deliver the vision, resources, and hard work to create great golf experiences, EVERY DAY.
We care deeply about our work and take a keen interest in the game of golf, its history, and its golf courses. We maintain safe, healthy, and fun workplaces where excellence is rewarded.
Position Summary:
The General Manager directs all aspects of the 3 facilities (Ottawa Park Golf Course, Detwiler Park Golf Course, Collins Park Golf Course) including their activities, represents the courses/ Oliphant Golf and the relationships between the facility and its proprietor, members, employees, community, government, and industry. Sets and monitors the budget, monitors the quality of product and service to ensure customer satisfaction in all facets of the courses within a fiscally responsible manner. This position will promote an exceptional golf experience. Coordinates and administers facility policies and provides supervision and support to all department heads. Key areas of focus: Financial and budgeting- fiscally responsible, quality control-manage by walking around, customer service- the experience, and being the ambassador to employees, customers and ultimately the facility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain association membership status (PGA / CMAA)
- Monitors the performance of all daily operations, functions and services; assures high standards and total customer satisfaction
- Develops and maintains a sound organizational structure
- Oversees employee hiring and firing
- Initiates ideas of programing, sales, events, business opportunities
- Delegates daily responsibilities to qualified employees. Monitors their performance and timelines, aids in training and support as needed
- Gives recommendations to Oliphant Golf Management and Board of Directors for operating and capital budgets, policies, and maintains throughout the year
- Monitors financial statements, reviews income and expenses and reports status monthly.
- Meets, greats, and welcomes prospective customers/ members
- Ensures the highest standards for golf service and programs, food and beverage, and entertainment
- Oversees and works with department heads for staffing and scheduling.
- Attends all Board Meeting and serves on committees
- Enforce all rules, regulations, and bylaws governing facility
- Communicates overall vision of facility to fellow employees and customers
- Manage facility operating cash
- Maintains task list and progress reports of facility
- Report weekly to the Regional Manager on the progress of each project (in relation to the project plan)
- Turn up for all meetings on-time or where you will be late, notify the client or meeting chair immediately
- Complete, review and submit payroll bi-weekly by designated time
Educational Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in a business related field is preferred
Experience Requirements:
Minimum 5 years related work, management and supervision experience
Job Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401k Matching, Initial 2 Weeks Paid Vacation, Association Dues, Educational Allowance, Company Phone or stipend, Moving Stipend
Salary:
$85,000-$90,000 plus up to 7% bonus based on performance
Date Available:
January 1, 2024
Job Type:
Full-time year-round
Application and resumes:
Send to Justin Fox, Regional Manager
Oliphant Golf Management
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando is looking for a dynamic General Manager!
- At least 5 years previous experience as a hotel General Manager at 4 Star/4Diamond high volume Resort (500-2000 rooms) required
- A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible hotel leadership experience
- Excellent planning, organization, and guest services skills
- Outstanding leadership and communication abilities
- Proven track record in the hotel industry demonstrating achievement of outstanding profit and guest service related goals
- Able to push, stand, stoop, bend, and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds repetitively
- Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays
At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.
As a winner of Central Florida’s Top Workplaces award for five years, we are committed to our “power of we” culture. Loews Hotels & Co, which has an impressive portfolio of award-winning hotels spanning from Orlando to South Florida, is also among the best employers in Florida according to the latest Forbes list of America’s Best Employers by State.
Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?
- We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
- We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
- We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
- We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
- We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
- We care for you, just as we care for others.
Job Summary
Works with all management staff and operational departments to develop and produce the most outstanding and seamless entertainment and resort experience in the world. Responsible for the overall operating performance, guest satisfaction, and financial results for the property. Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the operations of all Rooms Division and Food and Beverage departments in accordance with Loews Hotels Standards and corporate budgetary and profit guidelines. Directs and actively participates in all Loews Hotels Good Neighbor Programs in the surrounding community.
Job Specific
- Works with the Executive Committee including the Director of Rooms, Director of Housekeeping, Director of Food and Beverage, Director of Human Resources, Director of Engineering, Director of Finance, and the Executive Chef to develop annual goals and operational objectives
- Works with the hotel department managers and their Division Directors to establish goals and objectives that coordinate with the overall resort wide goals and objectives
- Coordinates the operations and activities of the above departments to ensure synergy within the resort to reach financial performance and guest satisfaction objectives
- Evaluates changes in guest needs, the hotel’s guest mix, and industry and competitive trends to recommend appropriate product/service and operational changes to be made to ensure guest and employee satisfaction, and to maintain market dominance and exceptional financial returns
- Develops annual hotel operating budget with involvement of the Executive Committee
- Monitors and maintains hotel financial performance within approved budgetary guidelines
- Responsible for the profit performance of stated hotel departments
- Responsible for overall hotel guest satisfaction, setting goals to achieve specific objectives
- Responsible for overall resolution of guest problems or complaints
- Develops annual capital expenditure plans
- Actively participates and promotes team member involvement in community and service projects through Loews Good Neighbor program
- Demonstrates and promotes teamwork among all management and team members
- Promotes and ensures a clean and safe work environment
- Coordinates all hotel security efforts with the Security team to ensure the safety of all hotel guests and employees
- Coordinates all hotel emergency evacuation activities, directing the activities of the hotel Emergency Response Team
- Other duties as assigned
General
- Ensures adherence to New Hire Training Program and ongoing training in accordance with hotel standards
- Interviews, trains, praises, coaches, counsels, and disciplines according to Loews Hotels standards
- Notifies Area Managing Director promptly and fully of all appropriate problems or unusual matters of significance
- Is polite, friendly, and helpful to guests, management, and employees
- Promotes and applies teamwork skills at all times
- Attends all appropriate hotel meetings and training sessions
- Executes emergency procedures in accordance with hotel standards
- Complies with all safety regulations and procedures
- Complies with all hotel policies, standards, and rules
- Remains current on all hotel information and changes
Qualifications
Loews Hotels & Co
About Us:
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 & More:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- FREE Life Insurance
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Flex Time Off
- 401k with company match
- Amazing Employee Discount at all our stores
- Career Advancement Opportunities
What You’ll Do
- Operate as the financial lead for Merchandising and own the merchandise planning, inventory management, allocation and replenishment, financial planning forecasting, and financial analysis across all product categories. This includes key financial metrics, achievement of financial parameters, and leading the business to make profitable merchandise decisions.
- Maximize sales, margin, and turn through proper planning and execution of merchandise placement.
- Lead and manage the Merchandise Planning team in the development, analysis and revision of sales, inventory, markdowns and profit.
- Ensure that the financial strategy pursued is consistent with the budget and profit parameters.
- Accountable to manage the company’s inventory ownership positions within the financial parameters, that support the sales and forward forecast projections aligned with the effective utilization of cash flow.
- Maintain risk assessment models, rolling OTB forecasts and strict merchandise financial plans that are used to determine buy levels and maintain profitability to budgets.
- Drive allocation strategies, processes and procedures to achieve the financial objectives of the company; update and improve as needed to accommodate increased complexities.
- Identify and address merchandise opportunities in specific stores by analyzing sales and inventory performance as well as space productivity.
- Incorporate company’s financial objectives into department/class merchandise plans.
- Manage monthly forecasting reviews – Deliver results to the Vice President and other key constituents.
- Track the performance of aged/clearance merchandise; initiate appropriate actions in order to achieve the seasonal performance goals.
- Manage the flow of receipts.
- Partner with all cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.
- Recommend and implement technology to support ongoing improvement in process and efficiency based on the demands and growth of the business.
- Drive new business development from business case through implementation.
- Propose and deliver business recaps and financial strategies. Through the planning team, lead MPR (Merchandise Plan Review) for the company’s merchandise categories.
- Hire, coach and develop a quality team including, development planning, succession planning and regular performance reviews to address personal growth and development needed to foster a productive, focused team.
- Provide leadership and the necessary formal and informal training, including one-on-one development, needed to produce a team that contributes consistent financial growth to the business.
- Interact and collaborate with all areas of the company, including Merchandising, Stores, the Distribution Center and Senior Management.
- Ensure in-stock position on core and key items.
- Develop and present information to executive teams
- Recommend action and communicate issues that relate to Merchandising and may hinder Company’s ability to achieve our financial objectives.
- Operate as a supporter and change agent for new system processes and implementations.
What You Bring:
- 4-year degree required, advanced degree a plus.
- 8-12 years of related work experience in Merchandising, Planning and Allocation, with a minimum of 10 years management experience.
- Experience working in a high volume, fast paced, multi-channel retail environment.
- Customer-centric perspective.
- Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking – able to take effectively develop strategy using an analytical approach to develop and refine.
- Proven track record for driving the business.
- Strategic and innovative thinker.
- Excellent interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Strong leadership skills focused on developing a collaborative team environment ability to work across the organization, lead cross-functional teams, and influence with and without direct authority.
- Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities.
- Courageous leadership style – willing and able to take calculated risks to push to future state.
- Financial acumen.
- Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office (WORD, Excel Power Point, Publisher)
- Oracle or other planning database experience a plus
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.
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Job Description
The Project/Brand Manager will be required to manage multiple projects from concept start to production while collaborating with Designers, Engineers, Marketing teams, Planners, and others throughout the product development life cycle. The team is to be a cohesive team of talented and knowledgeable individuals seeking a team member with equally strong project management and technical skills. Here is an opportunity to work with some of finest and most passionate individuals within the toy industry!
Specific Duties And Responsibilities
- Strong analytical, decision making, multi-tasking, and communication skills
- Ability to work independently (self-motivated) and complete projects within required timeframes, daily problem solve and issue resolution.
- Highly capable of writing/evaluating product, packaging, and communications briefs
- Able to make tough, informed decisions quickly to keep projects on track
- Manage multiple projects and brands while maintaining costs and scheduling targets
- Work closely with overseas development, tooling, and manufacturing partners to ensure successful project completion
- Review concept sketches and provide technical and costing support for products in the preliminary design phase
- Work with external development sources to engineer the toy
- Manage and move each item through all steps of our process, from initial spec to launch stage project schedules, product costs and testing in addition managing the products Lifecycle in Monday.com, BaseCamp, MMB and other project tracking tools.
- Coordinating with contracted Manufacturers in Asia, Sales & Marketing teams, and Operations team to ensure on-time delivery of products.
- Assesses market conditions and competitive landscape to determine needs for new products and features
- Serve and internal and external product ambassador to update all key departments on new developments and coordinate with those departments to execute
- Communicate with all departments in product development cycle
- Responsible for coordinating the design development of a product from concept through completion
- Responsible for all samples shipment/tracking from concept to final production
- Outgoing personality
- Intermediate to expert level skills in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Understand what is going on in toy/gaming Category – information / insights / competitors
- Able to lead and inspire cross functional teams to deliver strong results
Preferred Skills & Experience
- 5-10 years’ consumer product brand management / product & project development experience in a new product-oriented industry, strong knowledge of working within toy (plush discipline preferred), entertainment, or other pop culture industry
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects / brands and prioritize work without missing critical deadlines and possess excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to both adapt to and manage changing priorities independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team environment
- Hands-on problem solver
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail
- Experience working with Chinese based manufacturers; knowledgeable in manufacturing process such as plush and plastics
- The position may require travel of 1-2 times per year to Asia
- Excellent communications skills with strong written, verbal and presentation skills
- Analytical
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of MS Office
- Proven ability to do whatever it takes to get the job done while taking initiative and pushing projects forward under tight deadlines
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related Discipline or equivalent experience
- Ability to effectively represent brand internally and externally
- Motivated by challenges and possesses a robust sense of curiosity
- Passionate about driving brand growth by better meeting consumer needs
Company Description
Founded in the spirit of entrepreneurship, AQI has long been committed to building brands and products that deliver a positive and fulfilling consumer experience. As a lifestyle-branded company, we engineer, manufacture, and sell products we proudly put our name behind.
Our brands engage consumers of all ages across various product categories. Through strong partnerships, talented team members, and our shareholders’ trust, Aliquantum International Inc. will continue to elevate the consumer experience in the lifestyle brand category.
The DNA of our company is based on integrity, social responsibility, and commitment. This is a solid foundation for our passion for making life more comfortable with innovative functionality and outstanding design for all our products. This corporate culture forms a strong bond between our teams worldwide. We feel continually challenged to inspire our customers and offer only the best products and services with innovative strength, teamwork, and premium brands. Our products are fun for kids of all ages, making them inspiring and engaging.
Company Summary
At Aliquantum International Inc also known as “AQI” the DNA of our company is based on integrity, social responsibility and commitment. This is a solid foundation for our passion to make life more comfortable with innovative functionality and outstanding design for all of our products. This corporate culture forms a strong bond between our team all over the world. We feel continually challenged to inspire our customers and offer only the best products and services with innovative strength, teamwork, and premium brands. Our products are fun for kids of all ages making them inspiring and engaging.
Aliquantum International