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Vice President of Sales - New York, NY

Brown Shoe Company, Inc.
New York, NY
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Description

We are looking for a talented individual to head up sales for one of our NY based brands. We want this person to already have the industry contacts needed to strategically drive sales.

Position Accountabilities

* Assures achievement of divisional financial objectives, contributing to the delivery of a fair return to the company’s shareholders.

* Assures partnership with the Wholesale Marketing team to develop a comprehensive brand strategy.

* Assures the development and communication of effective sales and merchandising strategies that deliver top line sales and bottom line profit for the division

* Assures the development and communication of effective distribution strategies.

* Assures partnership with the Product Development team through the development and communication of a comprehensive line planning strategy

Profile Accountabilities

* Assures high performance and customer focus from all direct reports for cross-functional impact by:

* Motivating and inspiring team to achieve their highest potential

* Providing ongoing coaching and performance feedback

* Providing the opportunities and tools direct reports need to grow and gain the skills and knowledge needed to realize their potential

* Attracting talent and selecting high caliber people of diverse cultures, backgrounds and experiences from both inside and outside of the organization

* Delegating authority and encouraging staff to take calculated risks

* Adapting style to capitalize on different talent

* Assures effective management of change to reach functional and organizational goals by:

* Developing and communicating a strategic direction for the division/functional area

* Proactively developing intra-company relationships, partnerships, and initiatives

* Demonstrating creativity by breaking norms, trying new models, and generating ideas

* Replicating successful endeavors and institutionalizing successful practices

* Assures the judicious use of company resources and sound business justification for all budgetary decisions by:

* Evaluating long-range business impact

* Searching for the most accurate information and facing the brutal facts

* Assures a collaborative environment that fosters and values partnerships, diversity, and trust by:

* Demonstrating and modeling a passion for meeting customer needs and exceeding customer expectations

* Exhibiting selflessness by helping others become more successful in their roles

* Promoting the sharing of talent resources across functions and business units to create or improve business results

* Actively seeking the ideas of others and valuing differing perspectives

* Building trust by communicating honestly, directly, and candidly

Position Essential Functions

* Oversee merchandising function to ensure an effective business model and the effective inventory management process

* Oversee the development and ongoing management of an effective retail planning and analysis function to efficiently maximize sell through activity

* Oversee the development of successful sell in and sell through sales strategies

* Oversee development of processes that ensure customer needs are met, including timely delivery of product.

* Travel to markets to establish and maintain positive working relationships with senior management of accounts.

* Work with Sales Managers to plan and lead Sales Meetings for the field organization.

* Oversee the development of a seasonal line plan providing direction to the product development team to ensure division financial targets are achieved.

* Partner with Brand Marketing Partners to ensure that marketing and brand strategies support the division financial targets and brand message.

Position Specifications

Educational Preference:

Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Job Experience:

10+ years experience

Computer Experience:

Microsoft Office


Details:

Job Id: 15141

Annual Salary:

Position Type:

Education Level: No Selection

Experience Level: No selection

Posted: 9/13/2009 9:33:22 PM

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