What Type Of Person Thrives In The Fashion Industry According To An Associate Buyer At Elyse Walker
Success in the fashion industry requires a willingness to "roll their sleeves up and do the dirty work," exemplified by Elyse Walker's founder who remains actively involved in core business functions. This hands-on approach, encompassing all roles from warehouse packing to CEO responsibilities, fosters a deep understanding of the business and ultimately enhances individual job performance.
Hard work ethic, Teamwork, Adaptability, Willingness to learn, Passion for the industry
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Julia Hamilton
Associate Buyer
Elyse Walker
New York University, 2017
Anderson MBA
Business Management & Admin
Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion
Strategic Management and Executive
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in the fashion industry are willing to do the 'dirty work' and 'grind',
2. Elyse Walker, the founder, still actively participates in core business activities, demonstrating the importance of hands-on involvement at all levels.
3. A willingness to be involved in all aspects of the business, from warehouse work to CEO tasks, leads to a better understanding and improvement in one's role
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in the fashion industry?
I would definitely say people that are willing to roll their sleeves up and do the dirty work and also just grind. Our founder, Elise Walker herself, she still goes onto the floor and sells to people that come into the store. It's crazy.
To be at her level and to still do the core competency of our business and to still be involved in that day-to-day, I think speaks volumes about the type of person who would be successful in fashion. Never to be above something and never to think that you don't need to be involved in a certain level of skill.
Everyone from the person who is packing your order in the warehouse to our CEO, you should be able to be thrown in any of those roles and be able to help. Because sometimes you are. We've had times where our warehouse staff was running low and they were like, "Let's go downstairs and pack some orders." I've packed many orders in my day.
So it's really, once you get that experience and you learn the value in every single role, you become better in your job anyway. So definitely being able to roll up your sleeves, get down and dirty, and really work for your company and your role in what you believe in as a part of that company.