Free People Sales Manager Maternity Leave Coverage

Title

Free People: Sales Manager – Specialty

Overview

Collaborate with buyers to exceed sales and profit goals. Maintain a consistent brand presentation for all Free People categories in partners stores and online.

Responsibilities

1. Elevate the brand by expanding presence among West Coast specialty stores
2. Focus on brand proud, West Coast specialty store accounts to drive higher AUR/emotional brand proud product sales and elevated partnerships
3. Increase brand presence within the LA area
4. Oversee day to day operations of West Coast sales team
5. Collaborate with sales team and their buyers to exceed sales and profit goals
6. Manage to highest level of PO fulfillment through consistent monitoring of order status and communication to buyers
7. Collaborate effectively with cross functional peers in merchandising, wholesale sales, and in store teams to communicate and execute
8. Responsible for the overall scope of the business; anticipate next steps that need to be taken to ensure that goals are met consistently prior to the month and within the month
9. Monitor market trends and identify future business opportunities and profitability
10. Responsible for creating strategies to drive and grow sales on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
11. Have a global awareness of the Free People business
12. Put the brand first and ensure that the integrity of the brand is always protected and always represents the brand

Qualifications

1. Passion for the Free People brand
2. 5 plus years of wholesale experience
3. Strong relationships with buyers and leadership in the marketplace
4. Excellent presentation skills
5. Detail oriented and a creative thinker
6. Superior financial and analytical skills
7. Strong excel skills
8. Inventory management system experience
9. Strong communication, organization and planning skills
10. Must work well in teams

Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.

The hourly range for this role is $50-$70 an hour. Wages are based on several factors, including, but not limited to, experience, education, geographic location, etc.