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Fashion
| ONLINE RESOURCES | | Women's Wear Daily
A trade publication for the fashion industry and an excellent | http://www.wwd.com/ | The Fashion Group International
A global non-profit association of over 6,000 professionals of achievement and influence representing all areas of the fashion, apparel, accessories, beauty and home industries. Features include information for students and a calendar of events. | http://www.fgi.org/home.html | Infomat
The largest fashion industry search engine. | http://www.infomat.com/ | The University of Delaware - Fashion Careers Guide
Comprehensive information about fashion careers. | http://www.udel.edu/CSC/fashion.html | Laboratory of Merchandising
Excellent examples of position descriptions within the fashion industry. | http://www.limcollege.edu/html/careers_fashion_detail.html | National Fashion Accessories Association
The principal trade association for the Handbag and Fashion accessories Web site with information on showrooms and links. | http://www.accessoryweb.com/ | | ADDITIONAL RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT CCD | | The Internship Bible | | The Vault College Career Bible | | SAMPLE JOB TITLES | SAMPLE JOB DESCRIPTION | | Buyer | Responsible for purchasing and negotiating materials, equipment, and supplies from vendors. Evaluates vendor quotes and services to determine most desirable suppliers. May require a bachelor's degree and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Competitive Pricing Manager | Responsible for pricing of goods and services in order to stay competitive in the market. Initiates market research and pricing policies. Maintains historical pricing data on the organization and its competitors. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to top management. (www.salary.com) | | International Sales Representative | Develops new prospects and interacts with international customers to increase sales of an organization's products and/or services. Familiar with international variances in cultural and legal issues as pertaining to sales. May require a bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | | Private Label Manager | Responsible for the design and production of products for private labels. Develops merchandising strategies, budgets, sales targets, and profit objectives. Ensures that the label meets sales and profit goals, and ensures that the label meets these goals. Requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and at least 4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Leads and directs the work of others. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. (www.salary.com) | | Product Marketing Analyst | Prepares marketing strategies and programs for a product or product line. Evaluates product performance to help develop and update company goals and objectives. Advises sales team on any relevant product concerns. Recommends changes to current product development procedures based on market research and new trends. May require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and 0-3 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Typically reports to a supervisor. (www.salary.com) | | Sales Analyst | Prepares sales forecasts and collects and analyzes data to evaluate current sales goals. Researches and evaluates current economic conditions that may affect the organization's ability to sell its products or services in the marketplace. Assists in the development of sales quotas and forecasts for the sales team. Recommends changes to current sales techniques, procedures or promotional efforts based on market research and new trends. Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Has knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job. Works under immediate supervision. Primary job functions do not typically require exercising independent judgment. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. (www.salary.com) | |
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