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Climbing the Fashion Ladder: Sales to Management

Climbing the Fashion Ladder: Sales to Management

Personalized guidance for transitioning from retail sales to store management, covering key aspects of the management role, skills assessment, transition strategy development, career advancement tactics, and a comprehensive takeaway document to guide future growth and success.

$249.00

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Session Summary:

Join us for an intensive, personalized coaching session aimed at empowering luxury fashion professionals to successfully transition from retail sales to store management. Our program, “Ascending the Luxury Fashion Ladder: From Retail Sales to Store Management,” provides a comprehensive understanding of the management role, a thorough skills assessment, a detailed transition strategy, and valuable career advancement tactics.

We commence by introducing the key facets of store management, drawing comparisons to retail sales roles to underline the unique challenges and opportunities that await. Following a robust skills assessment, we help you identify your strengths, recognize areas for improvement, and articulate how your retail experience can propel you into a successful management career.

Our session continues with the development of a bespoke transition strategy, outlining actionable steps to begin your leadership journey within the luxury fashion retail sector. The latter part of the session is dedicated to discussing industry-specific networking strategies, the importance of mentorship, and potential educational and certification routes, all tailored to your individual goals and circumstances.

Lastly, we wrap up with a Q&A segment, allowing you to clarify any doubts, and we set clear expectations for the follow-up session, including tasks to be completed in the interim.

Our takeaway document serves as a roadmap for your career progression, summarizing the session’s main points, providing a detailed skills development plan, an action plan for transition, networking and advancement tips, follow-up goals, and a curated list of additional resources. This session will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, and confidence to navigate your career transition and climb the luxury fashion ladder.

01

Introduction (5 minutes)

  • Personal introductions
  • Brief summary of the client’s career objectives and their motivation for transitioning to store management
  • Brief overview of the session’s goals and expected outcomes

02

Understanding the Roles (10 minutes)

  • Detailed explanation of a store management role, including responsibilities, skills required, and potential challenges
  • Comparison between retail sales and store management roles: highlighting the differences and similarities
  • Discussion on why the client feels ready to transition and what aspects of management they find appealing

03

Skills Assessment (10 minutes)

  • Assessment of the client’s current skills and strengths
  • Identifying skills that need to be developed or strengthened for a management role
  • Discussion on how retail sales experience can be leveraged in a management role

04

Transition Strategy (15 minutes)

  • Identifying specific steps to transition from retail sales to management
  • Discussing strategies for gaining management experience, such as seeking out leadership roles in current position or volunteering for projects
  • Developing an action plan for skill development

05

Career Advancement Tactics (15 minutes)

  • Discussing networking strategies in the luxury fashion industry
  • Understanding the importance of mentorship and finding a mentor
  • Exploring further education and certification options if needed

06

Q&A and Conclusion (5 minutes)

  • Answering any questions the client may have
  • Wrapping up the session, summarizing key points, and discussing next steps
  • Setting expectations for the follow-up session and any homework to be completed before then

Takeaway Document

Summary of the Session

  • Include key points discussed, focusing on the client’s unique needs and plans.

Skills Development Plan

  • A detailed plan on how to develop necessary management skills, based on the client’s current skill set and areas identified for improvement.

Action Plan for Transition

  • A step-by-step guide based on the transition strategy discussed during the session.

Networking and Advancement Tips

  • A list of recommended networking strategies, potential mentors or industry leaders to connect with, and any relevant education or certification programs.

Follow-up Goals and Objectives

  •  Clear goals for the client to work towards before the next session, based on the discussions and plans made during the coaching session.

Resources

  • Links to further reading, online courses, industry groups, and other resources that may support the client in their transition.

Packages

2 Sessions

Custom Selection
$449
00
  • 1 hour-long session
  • Select from our most popular sessions
  • Session recap summary for future reference
  • 7 day email support

5 sessions

Custom Selection
$999
00
  • 1 hour-long session
  • Select from our most popular sessions
  • Session recap summary for future reference
  • 7 day email support

Career Pivot

Follow Your Passion
$672
30
  • Strategic Career Pivot in Luxury Fashion
  • Guide: Luxury Fashion Job Searching
  • Mastering Fashion Job Interviews

Job Search

For Active Job Seekers
$896
40
  • Guide: Luxury Fashion Job Searching
  • LinkedIn Masterclass for Luxury Fashion Careers
  • Networking Mastery: Tactics for Fashion Managers
  • Mastering Fashion Job Interviews

Retail Manager

Develop Your Skills
$672
30
  • Luxury Retail Leadership: Path to Excellence
  • Executive Visit Mastery: Lead with Excellence
  • Crafting Success: Luxury Fashion Business Plan Mastery
  • Sales, Clienteling, KPI Mastery
  • Build a Bench: Cultivating Retail Prospects

Our Resume Team

Kristin Horner

Kristin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with over 20 years of experience in fashion retail management and human resources, including time with Prada, Coach, Stella McCartney, and Etro. As an experienced industry professional she knows first hand what industry employers look for in candidate resumes. Kristin's partnership will ensure your profile stands out from the crowd and helps convert your applications to more interviews.

Our Coaching Team

Kristin Horner

Kristin is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) with over 20 years of experience in fashion retail management and human resources, including time with Prada, Coach, Stella McCartney, and Etro. As an experienced industry professional she knows first hand what industry employers look for in candidate resumes. Kristin's partnership will ensure your profile stands out from the crowd and helps convert your applications to more interviews.

William Brobston

William Brobston spent 15 years in the luxury retail industry, holding leadership roles with European and American luxury apparel & fine jewelry brands. Recognizing the growing need for fashion management, leadership, and recruitment solutions, in 2017 William launched Brobston Group. Since inception, the firm has worked with world renowned clients in the global fashion industry.