Amazon Brand Director

Who You Are:

As a Brand Director for Michael Kors launching the Amazon account and partnership, you will support all divisions (Accessories, Footwear, Ready-to-Wear, Men’s and liaison with Licensing) in developing strategies to optimize product assortments and inventory on the site, while also monitoring promotional cadences. You will manage how the Michael Kors product appears on Amazon, and analyze selling to ensure curated assortments generate revenue, profit, and optimal inventory turnover. You are a results-driven with strong communication and organizational skills, who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You are a leader and have managed a team before. You are a multi-tasker and team player who can work collaboratively. You have a digital background, strong analytical skills, and a keen sense of the digital marketing landscape. This candidate should show strong entrepreneurial skills, and there is a strong preference for this role to have had previous Amazon experience.

This role will report to a DVP and provide exposure to executive management both internal and external. This candidate must have experience with financial analysis and P&L ownership.

What You’ll Do:

• Drive successful launch on Amazon.
• Using your business acumen, you will liaise with key business partners to gain alignment on brand strategy and manage all aspects of the project execution.
• Aid in managing financials and P&L.
• Successfully build partnerships both internally and externally.
• Leverage cross-functional teams and initiatives to execute assortments and create merchandising strategies that will drive the business and optimize results.
• Uphold the Michael Kors brand vision within our Designer Shop, in partnership with marketing and creative teams.
• Generate business analysis to track selling, identify key trends and maximize opportunities to achieve continued growth and profitability.
• Manage business processes inclusive of market buys, marketing strategies, monitoring of shipments, inventory management, as well as financials and budgets.
• Prepare and present seasonal product strategies, business plans and recaps for upper management.
• Collaborate and partner with multiple divisions across the company: Sales, Merchandising, Marketing, Retail, Planning.
• Responsible for growth and development of team members.

You’ll Need to Have:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 5+ years relevant experience, buying or sales experience.
• Amazon Experience.
• Digital e-commerce experience.
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Full understanding of product lifecycle & proficiency in retail math.
• Knowledge of industry best practices/standards.
• Demonstrated experience in synthesizing data analyses into actionable results.
• Ability to work in NYC office 3 days a week.

We’d Love to See:

• Strong insightful analytical skills and business acumen.
• Fast learner and passionate for sales, strong knowledge of trends, fashion sense and know-how.
• The ability to think strategically, drive results and build a high-performance organization.
• Entrepreneurial, out-of-the-box thinker.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: ability to communicate across diverse groups, such as internal functions as well as external licensing partners.
• Goal-oriented, driven and experienced in networking with and influencing decision-makers.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Effective project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to stay organized, manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• A self-starter, professionally mature, accountable, resourceful, with accurate work output.

MK Perks:

• Generous Paid Time Off & Holiday Schedule
• Summer Fridays
• Internal mobility across Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors
• Cross-brand Discount
• Exclusive Employee Sales
• Fav 5 Cards (MK Discount for friends and family)
• 401k Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Thrive Wellness Program
• Commuter Benefits
• Gym Discounts

At Capri, we are all responsible for creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We try to inspire change and growth within each other and believe success is a result that comes from our differences. Capri is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. M/D/F/V

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