At least 4 years of experience in footwear, handbags, or accessories
Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Administration
Minimum 2 years of management experience
Strong understanding of retail business including Buying, Planning, and Distribution
Fluency in both French and English; additional languages are a plus
Proficient in Excel with strong analytical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Responsibilities
Accountable for regional franchisee performance across various categories
Oversee Account Managers' purchases to ensure optimal regional assortments
Collaborate with Planning team to manage budget and participate in 'Open to buy' meetings
Support communication with franchisees regarding category buying
Work with footwear buying team to address region-specific needs in global collections
Monitor product performance and recommend liquidation strategies to franchisees
Conduct regional competitor research and assessments
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic fashion environment
Collaborative team culture with a focus on regional performance
Engagement in strategic decision-making processes
Exposure to global buying practices and trends
Professional development opportunities within the ALDO brand
Full Job Description
Overview
The candidate is a specialist in fashion and understands the business for each of their respective regions and plays a supervisory role in the buying of different categories for the the ALDO Banner.
Key Responsibilities
Top line accountability for regional franchisee performance in different categories
Oversee Account Managers buys to ensure optimal assortment for each region
Work closely with Planning team to manage pre-determined budget and participate in regular "Open to buy" meetings
Responsible for supporting communication with franchisees ONLY as it relates to categories buying
Work in direct collaboration with footwear buying team to ensure global collection addresses all region-specific needs
Monitor and analyze product performance (weekly sales, weekly best sellers) and make appropriate liquidation recommendations to franchisees
Perform regional competitor research
Responsible for the Seasonal Franchisee Assessment
Work with Franchise Management ALDO to develop sales and liquidation strategies
Market visits
Requirements
At least 4 years experience with footwear, handbags or accessories
Bachelor's degree (preferably in Business Administration)
Minimum 2 years of management experience
Flair for fashion with entrepreneurial/merchant spirit
Understanding of retail business including: Buying, Planning, Distribution
Sufficient handbags/accessories industry knowledge to appreciate competitor product ranges, positioning, strengths and weaknesses
Understanding of the ALDO brand and retail concept
Excellent communication, coordination and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Computer literate but advanced in Excel formulas (Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.)
Strong written and verbal skills
This position requires fluency in both French and English as it involves communication with clients and stakeholders outside of Canada where English is the primary language of business.additional languages an asset
