The Ian Drummond Collection is seeking a new Sales & Marketing Manager to work in our Toronto studio. The Sales & Marketing Manager will be the go-to person for all aspects of retail sales for Ian Drummond Collection Inc. Reporting to the CEO, the main responsibility will be managing and carrying out the day-to-day operations of the online sales for the vintage clothes that do not work in the film rental collection. The manager will also be in charge of ensuring a similar enjoyable and successful experience during our four vintage shows in the Toronto area. At first, outside of the vintage shows, it will be a single-person operation with the help of existing staff.
Responsibilities
-Manage day-to-day sales operations with the Etsy and Grailed sites
-Prepare sold items for shipping and oversee the whole shipping process
-Take photos for new listings
-Update the site with merchandise photos and information
-Maintain the store and customer relations
-Analyze sales statistics and trends
-Oversee and update the @iandrummondvintage Instagram and Linkedin pages as it relates to the merchandise for sale and current events
-Maintain and preserve the physical sales collection
-Prepare for and lead the IDC staff during the various vintage clothing sales to ensure a positive experience and to maximize sales
-Collaborate with the rental department staff on creative social media campaigns during sales periods for both Instagram pages, Facebook, and Linkedin
-Work with CEO and the Rental Manager to determine whether new items are meant for the sales or the rental department
-Research and price vintage items for sale based on condition, age, and current market standards
-Assist costume designers and buyers who are shopping for their production
-Assist with the creation of an independent sales website on Shopify, Squarespace, or another platform within the website to be launched in 2020
-Advising and creating new sales avenues (personal appointments or pop ups) that fit current retail trends/markets for the future
Requirements
-1+ year management experience in film, retail, or other service related industry
-Proficiency and experience in any or all of these platforms or forms of software: Etsy, Grailed, CRM databases, Microsoft Office, Social Media Platforms (Instagram, Linkedin), and Shopify or Squarespace
-Experience with digital photography equipment (Apple iPads and DSLR)
-Experience in other creative skills is an asset
-Knowledge of vintage and contemporary fashion an asset
-Ability to create positive sales experience
-Strong, clear communication skills
-An ability to work both in a team and independently
Nice to Haves
-Drivers license in order to make shipping drop offs and assist in taking sales stock to shows
Working at IDC
-30-40 hours a week
-$20/hr to start; negotiable based on experience
-Benefits after 3 month probation period
-Opportunity for hands on work with vintage clothing from the last 100 years
-Opportunity to work in both vintage clothing and film industries
If interested, send an email with your resume and a brief introduction to iandrummondcollection@bellnet.ca by January 27th. Interviews will follow at the beginning of February.