Business Development, Wholesale, E-Commerce
Scottsdale, Az
Hearts is an ethical fashion brand that designs exclusive handbags, jewelry and fashion accessories for both men and women. Hearts supports quality of life for more than 2,000 artisans around the globe, ensuring that each person involved in the production cycle receives fair wages and safe working conditions. My responsibilities at Hearts include:Business Development:- Identify new digital business relationships and form a mutually beneficial partnership- Select the best product assortment for each individual online platform we partnered with based on region, demographic, target market, precious sales, forecasted trends, and price point- Manage and implement all online partnerships- Track performance of said online platforms and determine a course of action for future developmentWholesale:- Outreach to major retailers and specialty boutiques for wholesale opportunities (online and brick-and-mortar)- Management of all wholesale accounts (major and specialty)- Management of wholesale digital platforms including inventory, products by season, virtual orders, and outreach to potential retailers. Digital Wholesale Platforms: NuOrder, Joor, BalluunE-commerce:- Merchandise website and publish new products- Oversee photo shoots for new products/seasons to ensure creative direction and website necessities are met- Work alongside design team to plan for upcoming seasons based on e-commerce and wholesale sales, industry forecasting, internal design direction, sustainable materials available, and company growth projections/goals