What Type of Person Thrives in the Retail Industry According to a Director of Brand Partnerships at Neighborhood Goods
Christine, a Director of Brand Partnerships, highlights that success in the industry requires a blend of "analytical" and "creative" skills, along with strong problem-solving abilities and resourcefulness. Individuals who thrive take "a lot of ownership and accountability," particularly when managing a business unit, viewing both successes and failures as their own responsibility.
Analytical Skills, Creativity, Problem-Solving Skills, Resourcefulness, Ownership and Accountability
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Christine Waters
Director of Brand Partnerships
Neighborhood Goods
New York University, 2012
N/A
Entrepreneurship
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Sales and Client Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Analytical and creative individuals thrive
2. Problem-solving skills are essential
3. Resourcefulness and ownership are highly valued, especially in startups
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
I would say people that thrive in this industry are definitely analytical and definitely creative. Problem-solving is a big part of this.
Someone who is resourceful, especially in startup environments, can make the most with minimal resources. They should take a lot of ownership and accountability.
This is particularly important if they manage a business, for example, women's apparel. They need to be the leader of their business and take ownership of both its successes and failures. Those are really the main skills that you would look for.