Hi B***y, I’m J***e, an HR recruiter with StrategyBrain. I came across your profile and was really impressed by your decade-plus experience building W***e into a womenswear brand carried by F***e, U***s, A***e and more. Your track record in strategic partnerships, merchandising, and driving wholesale growth caught my eye. We’re currently looking for a Director of Wholesale Partnerships & Brand Growth at A***r,a fast-growing womenswear label known for its vibrant prints and sustainable fabrics. I believe your background in developing retailer relationships and leading product assortment could be a fantastic match. Would you be open to a brief chat to explore this opportunity? Best regards, J***e

Hi B***y, Great to hear you’re interested! Here’s a bit more on A***r and the Director of Wholesale Partnerships & Brand Growth role: Company Snapshot • A***r is a fast-growing womenswear brand known for vibrant, art-inspired prints and a strong commitment to sustainable fabrics. We’re a team of 120 creatives, data analysts, and supply-chain specialists, all driven by collaboration and customer focus. Role Highlights 1. Strategic Partnerships , You’ll develop and manage relationships with national retailers and specialty boutiques (think F***e, A***e, plus targeted new accounts) to grow our wholesale revenue and brand presence. 2. Merchandising & Assortment Planning , Using your trend-analysis expertise, you’ll shape seasonal product mixes, set price points, and optimize SKU performance. 3. Cross-Functional Leadership , You’ll partner with design, marketing, and supply chain to ensure cohesive storytelling and on-time product launches. 4. Team Development , Mentor and scale a high-performing sales and merchandising team, setting clear goals and fostering a collaborative culture. 5. Data-Driven Growth , Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and financial KPIs to guide strategy and identify new growth opportunities. Why This Role Fits You • You’ve built W***e’s retail network from scratch,this is the same playbook at a larger scale, with deeper category support and bigger global accounts. • You’re passionate about prints, colors, and creative storytelling,our brand ethos aligns perfectly. • You thrive on mentoring teams and driving process improvements,here you’ll have dedicated resources and analytics tools to fuel success. Career & Compensation • Clear path to VP of Sales & Partnerships within 18,24 months • Competitive base salary + performance bonus + equity grant • Access to BI tools, ongoing training budget, and travel support for key market trips Does this sound like what you’re looking for? I’d love to dive deeper. Would Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 AM PST or Wednesday, June 12 at 2:00 PM PST work for a 30-minute call? If not, feel free to suggest another time. Looking forward to your thoughts! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi B***y, Great question! For the Director of Wholesale Partnerships & Brand Growth role, we’re targeting a base salary in the $130,000,$150,000 range, with a 15,20% annual bonus target and an equity grant. As for location, we operate on a hybrid model,typically 2,3 days a week in our Seattle office and the rest remote. We’re flexible and happy to tailor the mix to fit your needs. Tuesday, June 11 at 10:00 AM PST works perfectly. I’ll send over a 30-minute calendar invite shortly. Let me know if you have any other questions before then! Looking forward to our chat, J***e

Hi B***y, Happy to share more details. Our equity grants vest over a four-year schedule with a one-year cliff (25% vests after your first anniversary), then monthly vesting thereafter. Your annual bonus target (15,20% of base) is measured against a blend of company and individual KPIs,primarily wholesale revenue growth, new account targets, and margin performance. We review progress quarterly and settle payouts annually based on those results. Hope this helps,feel free to let me know if you’d like any additional clarity. Looking forward to our chat on June 11th at 10:00 AM PST! Best, J***e