KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to brick & mortar locations, “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust e-commerce business, the brand is also available at many notable independent and major retailers. More info at www.krewe.com.
As the business grows, we are seeking smart, creative, and experienced individuals to join our talented
team!
KREWE is seeking a highly motivated, goal-oriented Wholesale Manager, that will be based in , to join our Wholesale sales team.
- Manage the execution of sales and channel growth strategies, including strategic growth initiatives
- Maximize brand penetration and profitability with each account
- Support the onboarding, and management, and goal achievement of third-party rep groups
- Take a proactive approach to making recommendations to further drive in-season business, identifying and reacting to new opportunities by reviewing and analyzing sales data and feedback from the team.
- Prepare agenda and conduct weekly sales meetings
- Effectively communicate needs of the sales department and execute those needs with other departments
- Review and analyze current sales processes and identify areas that need to be streamlined.
- Identify, secure, and manage the execution of trade show opportunities
- Support VP of Wholesale with day-to-day channel operations
- 5 - 7 years of wholesale sales experience including prior experience in eyewear
- Track record of success in closing deals and achieving and exceeding revenue goals
- Knowledge of wholesale industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements
- Knowledge of retail / fashion accessory buying cycles, fashion accessories industry, market trends, and consumer behavior
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate favorable terms and resolve conflicts
- Strategic mindset with the ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to business challenges
- Competitive wage
- Group health plans: health, vision and dental insurance
- Welfare benefits: life, ad&d, supplemental voluntary coverage
- FSA Plan & HSA Program
- 401(K) Investment Options
- Adoption Assistance, EAP, Commuter Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Quarterly Cultural Spend
- Ongoing Training & Development, an Educational Allowance
- 10 paid holidays & Paid Time Off accrual
- KREWE employee frame discount (of course!)
KREWE believes in providing an inclusive workplace where all individuals have the opportunity to succeed. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without discrimination or retaliation because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other protected characteristic as established by applicable local, state, or federal law.
What We Do
KREWE is an independent high-fashion eyewear company inspired by the creativity and spirit of New Orleans, our hometown. Since launching in 2013 the brand has continued to grow and evolve with an extensive offering of unique, hand-crafted sun and optical frames designed in New Orleans and crafted with the utmost attention to detail. In addition to 4 brick & mortar locations, 9 “Tiny House” concept stores, and a robust ecommerce business the brand is also available at many notable retailers such as Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and shopbop. KREWE’s unique approach to eyewear has created a cult-following amongst consumers and influencers alike. Our frames have appeared in publications from GQ to VOGUE and on celebrities such as Beyonce, Gigi Hadid, Meghan Markle, Carrie Underwood, Hailey Bieber, Zayne Malik, Scott Disick, Adam Huber, among others.
