Wednesday, January 28, 2009

The North Face Merchandise Displayer- Palo Alto, Ca

Merchandise Displayer



At The North Face, we push the boundaries of innovation so that our customers can push the boundaries of exploration. We remain deeply proud to be the first choice of the world's most accomplished climbers, mountaineers, extreme skiers, snowboarders, endurance runners, and explorers. As a member of our retail team, you’ll serve as an ambassador of The North Face brand and help us keep our commitment to delivering the best customer experience at our retail stores.



Description



As Merchandise Displayer, you will be responsible for assisting the Store Manager and the Merchandise Coordinator in managing the visual and merchandising presentations in The North Face Retail stores. Some of your primary duties include:

§ Assisting Store Management and Merchandising Coordinator with the installation and set up of the monthly windows and in store focus.

§ Assisting Store Management and the Merchandising Coordinator with the seasonal floor set changes.

§ Following up weekly with the Merchandising Coordinator on the status of ongoing merchandising projects.

§ Ensuring that the visual merchandising collateral is received at the store and communicating any issues with the Merchandising Coordinator.

§ Assisting the Merchandising Coordinator and the Store Manager in training the staff on the merchandising standards.

§ Taking the initiative to identify key styles and making recommendations on ways to maximize sales and increase turn of slow sellers.

§ Maintaining the Visual Merchandising supply area in a neat and efficient manner.

§ Performing these and other duties as assigned.

§ Working as a Sales Associate as scheduled by Store Manager.





Requirements

Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of related professional experience, a minimum of 2 years of retail sales experience in a specialty store environment, and completed course work in visual merchandising, design or fashion merchandising. Familiarity with in-store visual merchandising / display work or comparable in-store merchandise presentation experience, and excellent written and oral communication skills are required. Good PC and software skills (MS Office, Lotus Notes, and Excel) are necessary. Occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. is needed.

Posted By: Antonia Huang

The North Face Copywriter- San Leandro, CA

Copywriter

Description
As a member of the Marketing Team, the Copywriter is responsible for writing, editing, and proofreading content for a diverse range of projects including product workbooks, hang tags, consumer brochures, direct mail, product and technology spec sheets, press kits, online marketing, retail store promotions, athletes and expeditions collateral, event collateral and other miscellaneous projects as needed. Some of your primary duties include:

* Communicating The North Face brand message consistently across all channels while communicating in an appropriate brand voice for each category or product line. Collaborating with Marketing team members to develop and communicate brand positioning and messaging. Effectively communicating to the consumer our product features, benefits, technologies and usages.
* Collaborating with Marketing team members to create effective content for marketing materials.
* Writing creative copy for press kits, brochures, workbooks, and consumer promotions.
* Working with all product managers to craft concise product descriptions, learn seasonal product lines and technologies.
* Differentiating products through effective product-specific copywriting.
* Writing concise product usage statements for all technical apparel, equipment, and footwear.
* Creating and maintaining a content database for all product and technology descriptions and usages.
* Editing and proofreading extensive technical content and specifications for accuracy.
* Understanding, distilling, and communicating complex construction, material and fabric technologies to both dealers and consumers.
* Using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and structure throughout all materials created.

Requirements
We are looking for an individual with a BA/BS degree in English, Communications, Journalism, or related field. 5+ years minimum technical and creative writing experience, preferably within the Outdoor industry or related field. Proven experience writing for different audiences in different voices, excellent written and verbal communication skills, detail oriented with an exceptional talent for proofreading, and proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Acrobat, and PowerPoint are required. Ability to work independently and prioritizing projects effectively and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment are necessary. Fluency in German and French are a plus.

Posted By: Antonia Huang

Monday, January 26, 2009

Copywriter for Benefit Cosmetics (Financial District)

Job Title: Copywriter
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Copywriting Manager
Location: San Francisco, CA
Status: Temporary; 6 months

***To be considered for the Copywriter position, please include a sample copy for three of our products: Dr Feel Good, You Rebel and Brow Zing along with your resume and cover letter***


Job Summary:
Responsibilities include copywriting and working with Copy Team, Marketing Team, Co-Creators on creative copy direction. This position interfaces with all departments at Benefit and requires a person who possesses a collaborative work style. This position requires excellent organizational and follow-up skills, outstanding communication skills, and a self -managed person who can multi-task and embrace the Marketing Department attitude and spirit as well as Benefit’s entrepreneurial culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with Co-Founders, Co–Creative Directors, Copy Manager, Product Marketing Team and Marketing Team on all written communication for new and existing products.
Contribute & create highly original and fresh ideas for product names, SIDS, product copy.
Develop product copy that creates unique positioning, instructional lessons and reason for our products to sell themselves.
Collaborate with Copy Team & Co-Founders on catalog copy.
Assist in all Marketing Communications, which includes Marketing New Product presentations and supporting copy deck.
Assist in creating and facilitating necessary actions to make deadlines.
Generate ideas and competitive analysis to work with DM Department to create successful marketing programs.
Prioritize and manage workload. Work independently and collaboratively to anticipate problems before they arise; find solutions and follow-up on own initiative.
Edit copy to ensure it communicates a consistent voice and style throughout all forms of communication.
Continually ascertain workflow efficiency and accurate completion of jobs according to present timelines.
Any and all other tasks that may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications:
Passion for fashion and beauty
Articulate thinker with a sense of humor and an ability to take creative direction, react quickly, and interact productively during brainstorming meetings.
2-5 years of writing and editing experience.
Handle various jobs at once and work under tight deadlines.
Proven ability writing and editing a catalog or similar retail marketing vehicle.
Excellent editing with on the job proofreading experience.
First rate organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Highly motivated.
Proficient in Mac and Microsoft Word.
Excellent English language skills.
Excellent communication skills.
College graduate or equivalent experience.

How to Apply:
Email your resume, cover letter, and/or any other relevant materials to:
starsearch@benefitcosmetics.com and make sure “Copywriter” is in the subject line.
In your cover letter, please be sure to address the following questions:

The job and location for which you are applying
The date you are available to start
The reason you want to work with us
How you heard about us

Compensation: DOE
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Inside Wholesale Sales Director for Sergio Lub Handcrafted Jewelry (Concord / Pleasant Hill / Martinez)

Sales Director for Sergio Lub Handcrafted Copper, Brass and Silver Bracelets, Wholesale

We are looking for a motivated Sales Director to establish new accounts in the New England territory while managing sales to our existing wholesale clients.

Candidate must have energy, a desire to learn, and a knack for understanding retail gift and fashion concepts, and that retail stores are as individual as people are. We have a very free, alternative lifestyle office, so you MUST be able to manage yourself and stay motivated to be productive and consistent. Candidate must have good verbal communication skills, must be personable over the phone, and enjoy early mornings so they can start calling east coast buyers by 7 AM.

Sergio Lub Handcrafted Jewelry, Inc. designs and produces handmade copper, brass and silver bracelets since 1969. Our work can be found in over 1,000 craft stores and galleries nationwide - SergioLub.com

Compensation: 10% of generated income plus benefits with a $2,000 a month guaranteed minimum during training. Benefits include health & dental insurance, 401K, and a creative and fun working environment. Our offices are located in Martinez on a hill overlooking John Muir's home and next to a nature reserve.

Prior sales experience, familiarity with the New England/New York area and a friendly attitude are a plus. You may email your resume or fax it to 925-229-3609 - Please include a note of why we should consider your application.


OK for recruiters to contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Canterbury of New Zealand seeks Apparel Design Assistant (Emeryville)

During the late 1880’s Canterbury of New Zealand began producing rugby knitwear for their home champions, the New Zealand All Blacks Rugby Team. Over the past century the company has been recognized as the leading authentic rugby apparel brand in the world. Canterbury currently outfits many high profile rugby sides including the national teams of Australia, Scotland, Ireland, Japan, USA and world champion South Africa. With its new off-field fashion range, the company continues to expand and the brand is now sold in high-end department, speciality clothing and sporting goods stores as well through on-line websites.

Job Description:
• Excellent entry level job for a recent college graduate
• Responsible to support all company wide Teamwear/Design Duties will include Teamwear/ CAD design for United States/ Canada/ South America and submitting orders/following up with overseas Teamwear factories.

• Additionally responsible for the following activities:
o Keeping track of all samples inbound and outbound
o Inbound and outbound Teamwear orders
o Shipping and receiving tasks

Required Experience and Skills:
• Excellent quantitative skills and 100% attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal skills to interact with all level of management.
• Need high level of skills in illustrator CS3 and Photoshop and experience in website design in addition to basic Microsoft application.
• If possible, the candidate would have experience in the apparel industry.
• Able to communicate in oral and written Spanish.


Personal Characteristics
• A sense of urgency
• All tasks handled promptly, enthusiastically and courteously.
• Ability to work in an “open environment”, collegial atmosphere
• Candidate should be flexible and adaptive, able to handle a variety of high stress, timeline driven situations.
• Ability to be 100% detail focused, have strong analytical skills and take pride in the accuracy of work product.
• Candidate should be a team player who is able to solve problems on a self-directed basis
• Knowledge of rugby and a passion for the sport would be a plus

Full time hours are flexible upon agreement of Canterbury and candidate

Salary is negotiable, and is commensurate with a candidate’s experience and qualifications. After probationary period, benefits available which include health, dental and 401-k plans.

Interested parties should ASAP submit their resume to job@canterburynzusa.com

Compensation: Negotiable
Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
Please, no phone calls about this job!
Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Monday, January 19, 2009

Jeremys Seeks a Vendor Relations Specialist (San Francisco)

JEREMYS is looking for a VENDOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST for our growing company!

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated Vendor Relations Manager with strong business development and excellent communication skills to join our team! You will work in an exciting, fast-paced environment with a team of interesting and dynamic people. We have operated completely independent of the "Corporate" environment for over 20 years. You will not be part of some large machine! As an employee of Jeremys San Francisco, you will contribute to the success of this very exciting company!

Sounds interesting? If so, we want to hear from you!

ABOUT US:
Jeremys is the most successful, exclusively high-end discount store in the country. We are a retailer that offers high quality apparel and accessories in a beautiful environment at prices well below retail. Our flagship store is located at South of Market in San Francisco, which also houses its head office, plus we have another location in Berkeley. Employees enjoy working at Jeremys because of its small company atmosphere and excellent opportunities it offers to build rewarding careers. As a company, Jeremys allows room for each and every staff member to grow on both personal and professional levels. We make sure that the integral role you play in the company's growth is recognized and valued.

JOB DESCRIPTION:
We currently have an opening for a hardworking, ambitious, career driven, and professional candidate who will represent Jeremys to its public and vendors. The main responsibilities include interfacing and maintaining excellent relationships with 20 to 50 vendors, business development or getting and working new accounts. We need someone dynamic, eager, determined, detail-oriented, able to work independently and can take direction well. Must have outstanding communication skills and be very good in math or analytical thinking. Experience in Fashion Retail, Merchandising, or PR is a PLUS!

Some TRAVEL to attend trade shows in LA and NY is required.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please send your resume and a cover letter describing what makes you uniquely qualified for this job to the email address listed. Please specify “Vendor Relations Specialist” in the subject line.

We offer competitive compensation and full benefits!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Anthropologie Seeks a Display Coordinator (Roseville)

Anthropologie is seeking a Display Coordinator for our Roseville location. Please stop by our store and speak with a Visual or Store Manager for details. For Display Coordinator consideration the following expectations are mandatory.

Qualifications and Job Skills:
The successful Display Coordinator will have a fine arts, applied arts, or design and architectural background. Installation experience is preferred. Display Coordinators are responsible for the successful implementation of all display elements within a store--windows, signage, platforms, shelf uppers and jewelry cases. This person must be highly creative, with a through understanding of the Anthropologie point of view, and a constant awareness of trends in fashion and home furnishings. Knowledge of various textiles and materials as well as familiarity with power tools, basic construction techniques, and installation is preferred. A fine arts, applied arts, design or architectural background is beneficial.

Anthropologie
1182 Roseville Parkway
Roseville California

No phone calls please!! See you there!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Anthropologie Seeks a Visual Manager (Roseville)

Anthropologie is seeking a Visual Manager for our Roseville location. Please stop by our store and speak to store management for details. For Visual Manager consideration the following expectations are mandatory.

Qualifications and Job Skills:
The successful visual manager will have several years of specialty management or visual experience. An understanding of the Anthropologie aesthetic, a strong fashion sense and strong management skills are required.

Visual Managers consistently develop and maintain all aspects of their store environment to maximize sales. Our Visual Managers work in a collaborative relationship with our Store Managers to provide continuous staff training on the Anthropologie aesthetic, standards, and merchandising principles. They partner with Department Sales Managers to maximize sales through product placement and they supervise the receiving and display processes within the store as well. Creativity, a strong fashion sense, excellent leadership and communication skills, and attention to detail are essential characteristics of a successful Visual Manager. Retail management experience is preferred.

Anthropologie
1182 Roseville Parkway
Roseville California

No phone calls please!! See you there!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Monday, January 12, 2009

Outside Sales Consultant (Oakland Downtown)

Optical Sales/Fashion Eyewear Sales

Viva International Group is one of the world’s leading eyewear manufacturers of designer brands! We are seeking an outside sales professional to carry our Harley Davidson, Candies, Tommy Hilfiger, Givenchy & Savvy collections in the Peninsula, East Bay and San Jose markets.

Check out the lucrative sales opportunity below and be part of one of the world’s leading eyewear manufacturers of designer brands!

Here’s what you’ll do!
- Sell Viva product lines to optical shops, optometrists, and ophthalmologists in a designated territory.
- Attain a monthly sales forecast, as well as a call total, order total, and appointment total.
- Maintain and update all account files, which contain accounts’ order forms and return forms.
- Assist credit department in collections.
- Maintain and expand market share.
- Attend trade shows and trunk shows.

Here’s what you’ll get!
- Unlimited earnings potential!
- A rewarding career with competitive draw and commission!
- Incentive trips to exotic locations!
- Expense support!
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance!
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K plan!
- Ongoing sales training!

No caps on commissions earned!!!

Requirements:
- Minimum 1 year Outside Sales or Optical experience.
- A proven track record of success.
- Demonstrate the ability to read and communicate effectively, both oral and written.
- Ability to work extensively in the field.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to mgatlin@vivagroup.com or fax to (503)610-1125.

Check us out on the web at www.vivagroup.com!

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Magazine Advertising Assistant (San Francisco)

Advertising Sales Assistant

(Part-time, commission + stipend)

PLANET° Magazine is an internationally recognized global lifestyle publication, covering art, fashion, music, film, travel, and more. We are currently seeking an advertising assistant to be responsible for maintaining the sales department admin and prospecting new clients. It’s essential to be a highly motivated self-starter with a strong interest in learning magazine publishing.

Responsibilities include:
· Coordinating daily demands and special projects
· Researching client leads
· Maintaining media kit/sales tools
· Interacting with clients
· Updating and maintaining reports
· Receiving calls and answering telephones in a professional manner
· Working on RFPs
· Maintaining and updating account database
· Executing client mailings
· Communicate and coordinate with other offices and departments within the organization

Requirements:
· Must be skilled in Microsoft office suite, including PowerPoint proficiency
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· Ability to complete projects independently and in a team environment while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Pluses:
· Background in journalism, communications, fashion or design
· Interest and familiarity with popular international culture
·Aesthetic sensibility

This is a hands-on position, requiring the candidate to multi-task, display excellent organization and brilliant communication skills, be adept at the arts of cajolery, flattery, and persuasion, meet strict deadlines and be a team player. This is an entry-level position that is a great way to break into magazine publishing. There will be ample opportunity to advance to a sales position if desired.

The job requires 20 hours per week, is compensated through commission and stipend

You will work directly with the publisher and advertising representatives

Must include cover letter with resume.

To apply for this job, you can go to the link provided above or reply to
job-987147579@craigslist.org

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Tuesday, January 6, 2009

Brand Team (Downtown / Civic / Van Ness)

TATTOO is a 18 year-old brand strategy company with an international client base that spans industries including fashion, beauty, entertainment and publishing. We are currently seeking to fill multiple positions to add to our growing team. Available positions include: (specify only one position in e-mail title to be considered)

1. Consumerist/Brand strategist.

Responsibilities include the organization, management and reportage related to consumer contact.
• Minimum two to five years in either account planning or direct consumer contact work
• Direct experience conducting qualitative market research or similar fieldwork
• One to two years work experience managing overall projects and objectives
• Client management experience desirable
• Written work example required for consideration

2. Project Manager/Associate Project Manager.
Responsibilities include recruiting participants for consumer contact and supporting the consumer team on all aspects of consumer contact, video editing, budget management, strategic analysis, recruiting, vendor relationships and billing.
• personable, organized, detail-orientated, ability to manage many moving parts
• minimum one to two years experience managing projects in a marketing environment
• Video/multimedia proficiency desired

3. Part or full-time Internships.
Must be current students in marketing or related field, or, recent marketing/account planning/market research grads.

Excellent opportunities for advancement. Positions are open and available immediately.
These positions are highly demanding and require superb organizational skills, resourcefulness and the occasional ability to juggle fire.

All qualified applicants must have :
• Current MAC literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency
• Writing skills (samples required)
• Organizational & analytical skills
• Work schedule flexibility (these are high commitment positions, with potential for travel, and busy schedules that are not 9-5.
• Some relevant experience in branding, marketing or advertising.

A bit more about us: We possess an insatiable curiosity about consumers, discovering their passions, motivations and drivers. We use this information in a variety of ways assisting clients with brand strategy, new product development, advertising and communication strategies. Much of our work is done via face to face interactions with the consumer: interviews, in home and on the street intercepts. If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing more about you and why you would be a good addition to our team.

Please send resume and compensation desired (required) to TATTOO via e-mail : tattoo@tattools.com (please incorporate your resumé into the body of the e-mail and not as an attachment)

NO CALLS taken. No compensated relocations.

Posted by Giselle Solorzano

Retail Sales/Designer Assistant (lower pac hts)

Retail Sales/Designer Assistant Job Details:

For over 15 years in San Francisco, we have been a fashion forward children’s clothing boutique servicing sizes 2 to 16. We create everything in house, on the premises. An important part of our retail business is our sales of sewing machines and notions and our new line of special occasion dresses which are made to order. We are also a fashion sewing school teaching sewing lessons to children and adults. Our company also services high end bridal boutiques with assistance in dress alterations. Our company has the highest referral from all wedding boutiques in and around San Francisco. We are looking for an experienced retail sales representative that will keep daily operations of our store in order and to assist with always promoting our services. WE ARE LOOKING FOR STRONG CUSTOMER SERVICE ABILITIES THAT WILL HELP SELL OUR PRODUCT & SERVICES. There are many ways to advance with our company because we have so much to offer and are still developing; your job position is diverse. Our young designers have been represented at San Francisco Fashion Week for the past three years. We have had the most positive press of the evening and the kids learned so much about different aspects of fashion! We are a strong family owned business, always moving forward with new ideas to keep our company in the forefront. Drive and grow sales through the development of various sales strategies.

Deliver creative, trend-relevant, brand-appropriate window displays and in-store visual merchandising. Create an exceptional customer service experience by understanding customer. Analyze sales reports and interpret customer comments to identify consumer interests, increase sales and promote/strengthen Wee Scotty brand. Keep the store visually stunning daily. Hire, inspire, coach and develop a team of brand champions and customer advocates. Daily opening, tending and closing the store daily. Expand efforts as appropriate for continuing marketing brand in an ongoing effort.

Skills/Requirements:

Retail experience in a specialty, lifestyle fashion store, with experience in management with profit and loss responsibility. Experience building visual merchandising themes and displays in a fashion, lifestyle retail environment. Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to excellence and high standards. Knowledge of retail operations and team leadership & development. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends. Ability to manage time, priorities and workflow. Familiarity with inventory and sell through reports. Ability and desire to work in a fast paced environment that requires you to think on your feet. Professional appearance and demeanor. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Undergraduate degree preferred. Enthusiastic team player and individual contributor with an entrepreneurial spirit.

This position is approximately 32 hours a week. What we are looking for in you:
* Responsible and on time
* Long-term employee, dedicated
* Outgoing able to greet our clients
* Sewing skills/interest a plus
* Graphic design basics a plus
* A creative thinker

Show us you’re the right person for the job! Hourly pay based on skills. Please forward your resume and compensation request. We will try to respond to all emails that match our starting pay. We will be checking references after initial phone interview.

Send your resume by email: contact@weescotty.com or fax to 415.345.9595

Posted by Giselle Solorzano