Wholesale Project Manager
New York, NY
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JOB SUMMARY
JOB DESCRIPTION
ABOUT US
Tory Burch is an American lifestyle brand inspiring and empowering women around the world to live in full color with character, confidence and beauty. Classic in spirit with a modern sensibility, the collection embodies the personal style of Founder Tory Burch and includes multiple categories from footwear and ready-to-wear to handbags and home.
Our company launched in February 2004 with a single boutique in downtown Manhattan. Today, we are a global brand with a presence in more than 50 countries, and an enduring commitment to advancing women’s empowerment and entrepreneurship through the work of the Tory Burch Foundation.
Brand integrity, beautiful products and social purpose are integral to who we are as a company and what we have accomplished to date. Our incredible team and our unique culture are an equally important part of the equation. We believe that every employee plays a vital role in our continuing efforts to grow and evolve.
JOB SUMMARY
The role of the project manager is to own, execute and follow up on all projects supporting Wholesale – Operations, Maintenance, Visual and Store Design. This candidate must be detail oriented and resourceful. The role partners closely with the Wholesale Field team and the Tory Burch Corporate team. The candidate must be based in New York.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Store openings, renovations and maintenance
Work with all partners to maintain budgets, timelines and vendor relationships
Order all visual props & track
Maintain monthly maintenance log and follow up
Capex
Maintain capex budget, timelines and follow up
Updates and shares monthly with team
Seasonal visual popups and updates
Work with all partners internal and external to execute installations and removals
Manage budgets and timelines
Support approval process
Calendar and Communication
Own calendar for Wholesale field team
Communicate – all updates, changes, deliveries, RTV’s, Price changes, etc.…
Share weekly with all partners
Training and Motivation
Gather and create materials to be shared with the Wholesale field team and external partners seasonally
Contest execution and follow up
Manage Photo library
Maintain monthly photo library on the shared drive for all categories and partners
Request images when needed from the Field Team
Support all categories with images and content for seasonal decks and management decks
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND SKILLS
Attention to detail
Organized
Resourceful
Solution Oriented
Technical skills – Microsoft office, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator)
EDUCATION & PRIOR EXPERIENCE NEEDED
4-6 years Retail Experience preferred
Corporate experience required in Visual, Retail, Wholesale, Merchandising or Project Management
Managerial experience mandatory
Must be able to travel 25%
CORE SKILLS
Adaptable – Change before you have to
Changes course easily – Knows when to be patient and when to push – Works well in the gray – Shows grace under pressure – Owns mistakes and learns from them – Balances multiple priorities
Entrepreneurial Spirit – Own it
Takes initiative, doesn’t wait for direction – Builds for the future – Takes personal ownership and accountability – Is resourceful in getting things done
Collaborative – No “I” in Tory
Is self-aware and open-minded – Integrates the perspectives of others – Is direct but respectful – Communicates cross functionally – Knows when to get people involved and when to make a decision – Takes an inclusive approach
Client & Brand Focus – Put yourself in Tory’s shoes
Passionate about the brand and the work – Creates a transformational client experience – Makes decisions in the best interest of the company and our customers – Focuses on internal and external customers
Live the Values – Being “Buddy”
Keeps the “Buddy Values” alive (Kindness, humility, warmth, honesty, loyalty, compassion, integrity, and passion) – It’s not just what you do, but how you do it – Contributes to a positive and productive environment
Functional Expertise – Know Your Stuff
Has the skills necessary to perform the job – Keeps current on trends, skills, and practices – Puts learning into practice
FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS: Team Builder – It’s all about “We”
Sets team goals and roles – Develops, motivates and empowers – Delivers constructive and encouraging feedback – Holds people accountable for results – Recognizes high performance
FOR PEOPLE MANAGERS: Change Leader – Change is the essence of life
Challenges the current point of view – Puts changes in context for the team – Executes changes that impact the business – Is proactive and positive – Listens to and keeps the team up to speed
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Disability Accommodation
Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact talent@toryburch.com.