Manager of Private Label Sales

Our Toronto client has partnered with mass-market, mid-tier and independent North American retailers. The goal: to turn their private label collections into must-have wardrobe essentials. They specialize in fashion, health & beauty accessories – combining fashion-forward designs and an uncompromising commitment to quality production to help retail partners build internationally-recognized brands that deliver strong bottom-line results.

They are looking for an experienced person to fill the position of Manager of Private Label Sales. The position interacts with staff in a variety of divisions and with retailers.

Responsibilities:
• Manages a team of Project Managers in the Custom Sales Division.
• Directs Project Managers with the creation of presentations for their individual customers.
• Researches and analyzes fashion and beauty trends via social media, online publications, WGSN
• Provides market analysis, business strategies and merchandising solutions through analyzing sales reports and seasonal comp shops
• Creates seasonal trend mood board presentations
• Oversees the collaboration with design in creating customer collections/designs instructed from buyer feedback
• Works with sourcing team on product development; requesting new products, fabrications, and alternative construction and finishing ideas/techniques for each season
• Creates visual story telling end caps, sidewinders, PDQs, and spinners programs
• Works with Quality Control team to ensure samples are being executed according to CADs and company set standards, and provides solutions or alternative options when required
• At times, may be required to conduct trend and item presentations to retailers

Qualifications:
• Certification or designation in trend forecasting and fashion-based education
• Previous experience in the fashion industry
• Prior experience managing a team
• A proven track record creating and presenting various proposals and product lines to customers
• Experience responding to retail customers in very short turnaround timelines
• Experience in retail and custom design an asset
• Excellent communication skills

Compensation: Commensurate with experience, Benefits