Associate Manager, Third Party Brands (Hybrid from WI or NYC)

Land's End Resort • Dodgeville, WI

407d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Associate Manager, Third Party Brands is responsible for overseeing and optimizing the day-to-day operations of the online digital partnership strategy to sell third-party brands on landsend.com. This role focuses on operational excellence, driving sales growth, and maintaining alignment with Lands' End's overall strategy and brand integrity. The position requires collaboration with various teams and vendors to ensure a seamless customer experience and effective product assortment management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in eCommerce, digital partnerships, merchandising, or a similar role.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in sales analysis and reporting.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel; experience with eCommerce platforms and analytics tools is a plus.
• Takes initiative to achieve positive outcomes for team and business.
• Strong collaboration skills across key business partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and implement efficient processes for daily operations related to third-party digital partnerships.
• Ensure website accuracy, including product placement and assortment visibility, to maintain a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor and manage business performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
• Collaborate with the Director to curate third-party product assortments that align with strategic goals and drive incremental sales.
• Conduct weekly sales analysis to evaluate the performance of third-party assortments, identifying trends and opportunities for optimization.
• Ensure third-party product selections complement Lands' End's core offerings to avoid cannibalization of sales.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external vendors, ensuring clear communication around business opportunities, terms, and goals.
• Negotiate costs and terms with vendors to maximize profitability and ensure alignment with Lands' End's objectives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for the Customer Care Team, addressing inquiries and resolving issues related to third-party products.
• Regularly review and reconcile costs associated with third-party partnerships, investigating discrepancies and approving vendor payments as needed.
• Research and evaluate opportunities to onboard licensed and third-party marketplace partners to landsend.com.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Accommodation
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree