Careers in Retail & Luxury

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From Mannequins to Management: Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A

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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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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About Whitney

II. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A

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Overview of the Retail, Fashion & Luxury Industry

Does the Devil Really Wear Prada?

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Overview of the Retail Industry

Luxury Conglomerate

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Luxury Conglomerate

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LVMH

Gucci Group

Richemont

Monobrand CompaniesMonobrand Companies

Ralph Lauren

Burberry

Coach

Nike

Tiffany & Co.

Mainstream Conglomerate Wholesalers

Mainstream Conglomerate Wholesalers

PVH

Jones Group

Liz Claiborne (Fifth & Pacific)

Vertical RetailersVertical

Retailers

J. Crew

Gap

URBN

Traditional Retailers

Traditional Retailers

Macy’s

Target

Neiman Marcus

Wal-Mart

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Retail Industry: Roles & Functions

Merchandising (Associate Buyer, Merchandise Manager)Marketing (Brand Manager)PlanningStrategyBusiness DevelopmentFinanceInvestor RelationsProductionStore OperationsProduct Design & DevelopmentCustomer Insights

Post-MBA annual salary range: $80,000 - $120,000

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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industry

III. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A

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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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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industry

IV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A

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What are Firms Looking For?

Passion

Aesthetic sensibility

Humility

CreativityAnalytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?

V. What to expect in the interviewVI. Q&A

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What to Expect in the Interview

The recruiting processThe recruiting process

• Largely independent

• Focus with blinders!

The interview processThe interview process

• Dress for it!

• Less Structure

• Passion for the brand

• Offer a proposal of how could help

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Careers in Retail, Fashion & Luxury

I. About WhitneyII. Overview of the retail industryIII. How to research the industryIV. What are firms looking for?V. What to expect in the interview

VI. Q&A

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Q&A

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Questions & Answers

Question 1:

What are the benefits of tailored vs. structured programs?

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Questions & Answers

Question 2:

Is it easier to transition into a structured program if you are switching careers?

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Questions & Answers

Question 3:

What other major trends are you seeing in the industry today?

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Questions & Answers

Question 4:

What are the typical characteristics of retail/fashion executives?

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Question 5:

What blogs and resources do you recommend within the retail/fashion industry?

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Questions & Answers

Question 6:

Who are the leaders in e-commerce and online merchandising?

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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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