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Organization
Job Title
BRAND AMBASSADOR/MERCHANDISER- Chicago area
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Country
United States
Region
Midwest
Position type
Permanent
Category
Retail
Job Function
Education / Training
Merchandiser
Merchandising - Visual
Store - Associate
Store - Management

BRAND AMBASSADOR/MERCHANDISER- Chicago area

OVERVIEW:

Hanky Panky is an internationally-known leader in the design, manufacture and sale of women’s lingerie and lingerie-inspired sportswear that proudly makes all of its products in the Metro NY area. The company is renowned for its legendary “world’s most comfortable thong”,which generates significant sales for the business. Hanky Panky has developed a loyal following among customers and many well-known celebrities and its name recognition within the marketplace is high. The company has a team-oriented atmosphere and is known for its dedication to ethical American production, philanthropic initiatives, and environmental and social responsibility.


MAIN JOB PURPOSE:

We are looking for the perfect Brand Ambassador/Merchandiser to be the face of Hanky Panky for our retailers in the greater Chicago area.( i.e. Michigan Avenue, State Street, Old Orchard, North brook)

As the Hanky Panky Brand Ambassador/Merchandiser you will:

  • Visit key retail partners to manage and develop business relationships with key decision makers within the store.
  • Strengthen brand presence by providing strong product presentation and negotiating for ideal floor placement.
  • Provide ongoing product education at each store by demonstrating brand expertise through seminars and one- on-one training.
  • Analyze individual door business trends and strategize top   line growth through contests, promotions, and special events.
  • Serve as a liaison between  accounts and account executives to communicate any and all pertinent information related to selling, real estate and product callouts.
  • Research and identify competitive product on a weekly basis.
  • Submit weekly photos of each account serviced.

This exciting position is part time, 16 hours a week. 

 

COMPANY BACKGROUND:

Hanky Panky distributes its products through better department stores, specialty retail boutiques, catalogs and select online E-commerce sites in the U.S. and around the world.

The business was founded over 30 years ago and has grown to a staff of over 150 people with the two founders still at the helm. The company has a large production and shipping facility in the Hollis section of Queens, New York.

Quality control, superb customer service, professional production management and quick turnaround time are competitive advantages.