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Director of Wholesale Jobs in New Orleans, LA at KREWE
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KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to brick & mortar locations, mobile and tiny house concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable independent and major retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.
As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented team! Key attributes and qualities we are looking for in candidates for all open roles include an entrepreneurial spirit, innovative and solution-oriented, adaptable and resilient, best-practices methodology, team-oriented with a lean-in attitude, highest standards for execution, and a high level of accountability.
We are currently searching for a high-performingDirector of Wholesaleto optimize brand and revenue growth throughout all respective wholesale distribution channels domestically and internationally. The Director/ Sr. Director will develop and drive the wholesale strategy, concentrating on retention and growth of existing accounts through the evolution and marketing of KREWE’s “Royalty” program expanding distribution and creating and activating a robust Resorts program. This unique role will enable a creative and results-oriented leader eyewear expert the opportunity to capitalize on our strength in Sun and play a key role in developing KREWE’s Optical category, a strategic initiative that will fuel KREWE’s continued success. As a sales leader, the Director/ Sr. Director will act as a KREWE ambassador, representing our brand by delivering world-class customer experiences reflective of KREWE’s spirit of hospitality and creativity, consistently achieving sales & profitability goals, operational objectives, merchandising standards and developing a highly successful team that will be motivated to grow, contribute and advance with KREWE.
Key responsibilities:
Sales Strategy & Leadership
Establish multi-year growth strategies across all eyewear categories and partners including independent retailers, independent opticians and optometrists, specialty chains, department store, and marketplace accounts.
Develop and maintain a twelve-month rolling budget of revenue and expenses that syncs with company objectives
Establish optimum sales territory allocation and evolution as markets mature and evolve
Manage rep structure including management of both independent and employed sales reps including working with finance on appropriate commission and compensation structure
Responsible for evolving specialty and independent sales models and account support structure
Establish relationships directly with key accounts and top independent retail partners to best understand their needs and support the sales team
Build and secure a pipeline of new business development opportunities including accounts and programs t…
Title: Director of Wholesale
Company: KREWE
Location: New Orleans, LA
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