C&A BrasilSenior Fashion Manager - Kids & Accessories
Jan. 2017 - Sep. 2019São Paulo, BrasilOrchestrated development of category strategies and performed supplier negotiations, consistently securing favourable terms and agreements to optimise costs. Played pivotal role in the "Collection Building" Project, amplifying speed and efficiency of product capsule introductions through implementation of new tools, concept revisions, and adjustments to commercial calendar. Oversaw multifaceted team of 20 professionals across three departments, including fashion managers, senior product designers, graphic designers, visual merchandisers, and fitting technicians.
- Cultivated robust business mindset and sales-driven culture within team, fostering results-oriented environment, whilst administering Cope and Building Department during eight years of tenure.
- Led sustainability and safety products project, positioning children's division as leader in sustainable practices across all divisions and regions.
- Maintained C&A's Kids sector as Brazilian market leader for over decade, consistently achieving highest percentage share with average 10% annual growth.
- Directed C&A's licensing business with esteemed partners, encompassing Disney, Mattel, and Universal to enhance brand appeal and value.
- Spearheaded collection development for Kids and Accessories Department, spanning Newborn through Teens, including Shoes, Beachwear, Underwear, and accessories across 422 physical stores in 150 cities and online.
- Steered product visual merchandise strategy across physical stores and web shop, focusing on enhancing value perception, fashion communication, and driving sales performance.
- Supervised Kids’ department to market leadership and reference status within Brazilian retail fashion sector over a span of 6 years.
- Pioneered innovative approaches to product development, employing reverse engineering techniques to achieve desired selling prices, whilst upholding stringent quality standards.