ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Statistical Neuroscience, College of Arts & Sciences
Eileen FISHER creates simple, timeless shapes designed to work together effortlessly, season after season. We make our clothes to last—and then take them back to be reworn again or remade into entirely new designs. We believe in the fundamental potential of every person—our employees, our customers and those who make our clothes—and are committed to creating conditions that empower people. It’s all part of our commitment to doing business in a way that helps build a better industry. And a better future. EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest women’s fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
Values Statement:
As a founder lead Company, our values are deeply embedded in and shape our culture. Our values are the shared responsibility of every position and are intended to be infused in all that we do; how we show up, how we approach our work and how we interact with one another. Our values support our commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, and our commitment to Sustainability allows us to protect our limited natural resources, fight climate change and shift the fashion industry towards circularity.
Position Summary:
As an Eileen Fisher Store Leader, you will drive, and participate in all activities that support achieving store business objectives, while creating an unsurpassed service culture. As a Merchant, you will perform with high integrity in business strategy, people growth and development, and operational excellence. You will be a dynamic and inspiring leader who fosters strong internal and external relationship building skills. As a Leader, you will emulate the brand as an Eileen Fisher Ambassador by embracing the values, purpose and strategic objectives of the company.
Business, Strategy and Vision
Develop and implement business strategy, supporting collaboratively with the District Leader to enhance sales and sustainable business growth.
Drive and maximize key performance to consistently achieve the overall sales budget objectives while ensuring operational integrity and achieving profitably.
Demonstrate sales leadership by playing an active role on the sales floor through customer engagement, ensuring the highest level of customer service is provided.
Manage and support stock levels through direct communication with key business partners to maximize full price selling, maintaining a high sell through, as well as alignment with new deliveries.
Train and communicate current product knowledge to all associates to ensure the team is fully educated on the brand and seasonal strategy by partnering with the appropriate internal DTC teams for product support.
Lead the team to consistently establish relationships and promote local events through continuous networking.
Manage to staffing budget and allocate staff resources and scheduling to effectively drive sales, ensuring excellent customer experience and profitability.
Lead annual compensation process in conjunction with District Leader.
Possess openness to experience our product, stylishly wardrobing self and customers.
Proactively follow industry news and be aware of business trends and key competitors in the market.
Key Accountabilities:
Leadership and People Development
Client Engagement
Operational Excellence
Required Skills
Required Experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field is preferred; may be offset by experience.
Required Experience
Supervises: Assistant Store Leader, Sales Associates, Stock Associates
Reports to : District Leader
EILEEN FISHER, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.