Director of Wholesale and Brand Partnerships
Who We Are:
Reformation is a fast-growing company that proves fast fashion and sustainability can coexist. With both our HQ and our own factory based in Los Angeles, we combine stylish, vintage-inspired designs with sustainable practices. We release limited-edition collections every week on our website and in our 20 brick and mortar stores.
We are a future focused organization committed to the belief that the problems facing our planet and society can be solved through innovation, common sense and education. Being naked is the #1 most sustainable option. We're #2.
Director of Wholesale:
We are seeking a Director of Wholesale to oversee our current wholesale business and partnerships.This individual will be responsible for developing and delivering sales plans and identifying new and innovative ways to grow our wholesale channels. The right candidate will thrive in a fast paced work environment and will embrace solving complex challenges.
What You’ll Do:
- Establish and execute a comprehensive wholesale roadmap that aligns with the overall company growth strategy
- Oversee wholesale P&L - sales, margin and expenses for the business
- Identify and develop strong client relationships with wholesale partners and prospects
- Work cross functionally with merchandising and planning teams to develop optimal merchandising plans for each account
- Develop and lead international wholesale strategy
- Identify new business opportunities, pitch and manage negotiations for new wholesale partners, and evaluate relationships with existing partners
- Provide feedback on account performance, conduct sales analysis and account forecasting
What You’ll Need:
- Bachelor's Degree
- A minimum of 8 years experience in a sales driven role with proven track record of new account acquisition and sales growth
- Proficiency in Excel
- High level of analytical and problem solving skills
- Elevated taste level and understanding of the Reformation customer
Benefits & Perks:
- Health, vision, and dental insurance for eligible employees
- Paid vacation, sick, holidays & volunteer time-off for eligible employees
- Mission based company + casual and entrepreneurial work environment
- Clothing discount, dog-friendly office, company events + parties and much more
To Apply:
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter telling us about yourself and why you are a great fit for Reformation!
The Reformation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status
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