Brand Ambassador (Southern Region)

Position Title: South Brand Ambassador, Wholesale North America Department: Wholesale, North America Reports To: Director of Wholesale Sales & Distribution FLSA Status: Hourly, Non-Exempt Based in Paris, Longchamp stands as an optimistic and independent family business with an international reputation. Joining Longchamp’s team means contributing to the creation and distribution of fashion and leather goods that are both fair and beautiful, showcasing superior craftsmanship. With a presence in over 25 countries and employing 3,500 individuals, “la Maison” is now looking for innovative, passionate, and committed talent to continue its development in the USA. Job Summary: Works seamlessly with all wholesale points of sale in respected North America territory to implement company VM standard and seasonal trainings, build strong departmental relationships, work closely with appointed DSA’s where applicable, and manage stock levels to achieve maximum seasonal sell through. Must be able to travel more than 50% to different store locations within the region, and other travel requirements when required. Drive sales volume through strong visual presentation and product trainings in Southern territory: Weekly visits to Nordstrom Merrick Park, Boca Raton & Aventura and Bloomingdale’s Boca Raton & Palm Beach Gardens. Monthly visits to Bloomingdale’s Orlando (Millenia). Seasonal visits to Nordstrom Southpoint, SouthPark, Phipps & Green Hills and Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square Apply LONGCHAMP visual merchandising directives and guidelines to achieve merchandising standards. Act as a liaison of communication between corporate direction and store level execution. Report directly to the NA Sales Director to maintain a strong working rapport with store department managers, visual managers and store sales teams. Organize, train and lead wholesale personnel in merchandising and maintain all presentations and visual merchandising standards. Sharing the Longchamp story with store personal in all wholesale POS. Manage and monitor wholesale stock levels in each store visit to report back to wholesale team. Complete and send VM recap reports after each visit. This includes part time office work within our Miami showroom/office Travel to and participate in wholesale store openings when needed in respective territory. Foster positive work environment and exude positive, enthusiastic attitude. Develop relationships with corporate buying teams in the respective department stores Make sure to sign into Longchamp authenticator at the start of each day & resign in after 10-hour periods to make sure schedule is up to date. Attend all scheduled daily, weekly and monthly teams’ meetings Review with manager your monthly daily calendar in advance of the coming month. Once confirmed enter outlook your daily locations at the start of each month w. direct report & line manager in cc. Office work for deck presentations is to be done at a Longchamp approved local site. (Aventura Boutique or Miami Wholesale showroom) Work from home is not eligible for this position. Qualifications Associates or bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field. Experience and/or internship in visual merchandising in a luxury retail environment. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Minimum travel of 50% or more. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Strong accountability Strong communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively to all levels within the company. Confident decision maker and professional demeanor. Strategic planner, well organized, proactive and strong time management skills. The physical requirements Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work. Visual acuity requirements The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes. Benefits Offered Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Company-Paid Life Insurance Supplemental Life Insurance Company-Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Longchamp