Human Resource Specialist @ Tura, Inc. | HR Compliance and Employee Relations
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Tura is a leading optical design house based in Manhattan. Since 1938 the pursuit of exquisite craftsmanship and a passion for innovation have defined Tura as a fashion leader. The Tura brand portfolio includes: Tura, Glemaud x Tura, Ted Baker, L.A.M.B., gx by Gwen Stefani, Lulu Guinness, Botaniq, Barbour, Superdry, Geoffrey Beene, O'Neill, Buffalo David Bitton, Zuma Rock, and TITANflex.
Position Summary: This is a coordinator/ merchandising position with a focus on helping to grow the sales in the national and regional optical chain distribution and support the retail chain store growth as needed. Elements of the role pertain to product merchandising, marketing presentations, training development, key account meeting preparation and follow up, and office administration duties. The Junior Merchandiser will report to the Merchandising Manager.
This role is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. All work takes place onsite.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Key Account Meeting Preparation
Coordinate all meeting needs with Sales Director, NYC team, and Muncy team
Work with the logistics and Muncy team to determine necessary recalls for each re-fresh
Merchandise sample trays for all brands (label samples, locate missing samples etc.)
Clean and label samples as needed
Pack, ship, and track samples sent to accounts
Prepare international shipping labels as needed
Create marketing booklets as required per meeting (make updates if needed)
Assist with line list creation as needed (primarily handled by Muncy team)
Support team in all areas of key account management (product team, marketing team, sales team, sales operations team)
Review monthly product selling reports to identify best sellers
Make sure showroom is prepared when meetings will take place in NYC
Coordinate travel arrangements for Key Accounts when coming to NYC
Create sample tray documents for virtual re-fresh meetings
Make sure all facets of the meeting are 100% prepared
Assist Sales Director in meetings/ market as needed
Key Account Meeting Follow Up
Type and distribute copious notes on all aspects of the customer meeting
Work with logistics to finalize ship dates for the account and recall plans
Coordinate the creation of all custom marketing materials (work with graphics team on design) for accounts
Execute all materials—work with printers, source new displays, develop window clings etc.
Create custom training materials for all key accounts as needed
Ship samples as needed to key accounts—follow up on the return as needed
Return samples not needed in NYC to Muncy (ie. Custom assortment for Key Accounts, Best Sellers etc.)
Support team in all areas of key account management (product team, marketing team, sales team, sales operations team)
Follow up with customers as needed with line lists, marketing needs, etc.
General Product Collection Maintenance
Pull out recalled samples from sample bags and process the return with Muncy
Make sure newest future frames are always added
Make sure prototypes are replaced with production quality as it arrives
Know where all samples are and coordinate samples from one meeting to the next
Daily Team Support
Manage all aspects of Frame tracing, patterns, and information submissions for Frames Data Catalog services
Order office supplies such as printer materials and water as needed
Send and distribute interoffice mail and packages to/from the Muncy office
Manage all photography tracking and uploading
Administrative tasks for marketing department
Assist marketing department with social media content creation and posting as needed
Attendance to Major Trade Shows (optical and non-optical)
Aid in set-up and take-down of major trade show in which Tura exhibits
Prepare the sales bags for each show
Retail Account Production
Track and follow up on the production of stock for retail accounts
Communicate with vendors overseas and update Excel tracker weekly
Communicate any issues to the Sales Director and Inventory Control team
Send samples to be photographed as needed
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong Microsoft Office skills: Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint
High energy level, positive attitude
Extremely meticulous and detail orientated
Embraces problem solving and new challenges
Extremely organized—can keep track of multiple projects and meet deadlines
Strong project management skills
Ability to juggle multiple responsibilities and stay focused
Hunger for knowledge and a desire to learn and grow
Actively demonstrates a strong interest in developing one’s career
Extremely hard working—willing to put in the extra time required to go above and beyond
Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, sales, or merchandising
At least 1 previous work experience in an office environment (internship)
Must be able to lift at least 20 lbs. (shipping and receiving/ trade show set up)
Minimum of 1 previous internship required.
Base Salary: $50,000
Hours of Work:The hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The employee is expected to work in the office in order to effectively collaborate with the brand team.
FLSA Status: Exempt
The position is based at Tura US HQ.. 10 W 37th St. New York, NY 10018.
TURA, Inc. is an EOE, Including Disability/Vets
Employment type
Full-time
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