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Careers in Retail & Luxury
1. Welcome to the Evisors Webinar
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From Mannequins to Management:
Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
featuring
Whitney Beckett
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2. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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3. About Whitney
Graduate of The Wharton School (MBA ‘11), The Medill School of
Northwestern University (MSJ, ‘05), and Duke University (BA ’04)
Associate Buyer at Ralph Lauren, in charge of women’s
merchandising for Club Monaco’s new e-commerce site, which
launches in the next week
Former Sportswear News Editor at Women’s Wear Daily
Co-President of the Retail Club at Wharton
Co-Chair of Shop for Success, Dress for Success’ junior board’s
annual benefit
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4. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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5. Overview of the
Retail, Fashion & Luxury Industry
Does the Devil
Really Wear Prada?
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6. Overview of the
Retail Industry
Luxury
Conglomerates
LVMH
Gucci Group
Richemont
Monobrand
Companies
Ralph Lauren
Burberry
Coach
Nike
Tiffany & Co.
Mainstream
Conglomerate
Wholesalers
PVH
Jones Group
Liz Claiborne
(Fifth &
Pacific)
Vertical
Retailers
J. Crew
Gap
URBN
Traditional
Retailers
Macy’s
Target
Neiman
Marcus
Wal-Mart
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7. Retail Industry: Roles & Functions
Merchandising (Associate Buyer, Merchandise Manager)
Marketing (Brand Manager)
Planning
Strategy
Business Development
Finance
Investor Relations
Production
Store Operations
Product Design & Development
Customer Insights
Post-MBA annual salary range: $80,000 - $120,000
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8. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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9. Researching the Industry
• Women’s Wear Daily
• Firm websites
• Store Visits (both that retailer and its competitors)
• WetFeet Insiders Guide to Careers in Retail
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10. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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11. What are Firms Looking For?
Passion
Aesthetic
sensibility
Humility
Creativity
Analytical
skills
Teamwork
Time
management
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12. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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13. What to Expect in the Interview
The recruiting process
• Largely independent
• Focus with blinders!
The interview process
• Dress for it!
• Less Structure
• Passion for the brand
• Offer a proposal of how could help
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14. Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury
I. About Whitney
II. Overview of the retail industry
III. How to research the industry
IV. What are firms looking for?
V. What to expect in the interview
VI. Q&A
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16. Questions & Answers
Question 1:
What are the benefits of tailored vs.
structured programs?
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17. Questions & Answers
Question 2:
Is it easier to transition into a structured
program if you are switching careers?
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18. Questions & Answers
Question 3:
What other major trends are you seeing in
the industry today?
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19. Questions & Answers
Question 4:
What are the typical characteristics of
retail/fashion executives?
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20. Questions & Answers
Question 5:
What blogs and resources do you
recommend within the retail/fashion
industry?
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21. Questions & Answers
Question 6:
Who are the leaders in e-commerce and
online merchandising?
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22. Questions & Answers
Question 7:
Given your experience in retail, what do you
enjoy the most? What do you enjoy the
least? What do you find most surprising?
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23. Thanks for Joining & Good Luck!
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