Honor The Gift
Managing Director
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: On-Site/Hybrid
About Honor The Gift: Founded by NBA star Russell Westbrook, Honor The Gift is a premium fashion brand inspired by inner-city culture, and self-belief. Rooted in authenticity and storytelling, the brand delivers stylish, high-quality apparel that reflects a deep connection to community and craftsmanship. With a focus on wholesale and E-commerce, Honor The Gift is expanding rapidly and looking for a Managing Director to lead strategic growth, streamline operations, and scale the brand. Job Summary:
The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing business strategy, operations, sales, and financial performance. This role will ensure cross-functional alignment between sales, merchandising, marketing, production, and finance, with a focus on scaling the brand, driving revenue, and optimizing internal processes. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep experience in fashion, retail, or consumer brands who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities: Business Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute long-term business strategies to drive growth and brand expansion. Oversee wholesale and e-commerce business models, ensuring operational excellence and revenue growth. Identify and implement new market opportunities, partnerships, and distribution strategies. Serve as a key decision-maker for financial planning, budgeting, and P&L management. Foster a high-performance culture while maintaining the brand’s creative and cultural authenticity. Sales & Wholesale Management: Lead and manage the sales team, ensuring strong performance and brand representation across wholesale accounts. Strengthen wholesale relationships and expand partnerships with key retailers to drive revenue growth. Oversee sales strategy, seasonal market presentations, and account management to ensure strong sell-in and sell-through. Align sales initiatives with merchandising and marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and impact. Merchandising & Product Strategy: Oversee the Merchandising team to develop an assortment strategy that aligns with brand identity and business goals. Ensure that collections are commercially viable while maintaining creative integrity. Production Oversight: Work closely with the Production team and manufacturers to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality standards. Optimize production planning and sourcing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Operations & Financial Management: Partner with the Director of Operations to transition fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider and optimize supply chain efficiency. Work closely with finance to manage profitability, margin optimization, and forecasting. Implement data-driven decision-making to drive operational efficiencies and sales performance. Ensure the organization is structured for scalability and sustainable growth. Brand & Marketing Leadership: Ensure a consistent brand vision that resonates with the target audience and maintains cultural relevance. Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to develop campaigns, activations, and collaborations. Identify growth opportunities for product expansion and global reach. Team Development & Organizational Growth: Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, fostering collaboration across departments. Develop and mentor key team members to enhance professional growth and accountability. Requirements & Qualifications: 10+ years of leadership experience in fashion, retail, or consumer brands. Strong expertise in wholesale, e-commerce, and sales team management. Proven success in scaling businesses, leading sales, and driving revenue growth. Financial acumen with experience in P&L management and strategic planning. Deep understanding of merchandising, pricing strategies, and product lifecycle. Experience working with production teams, manufacturers, and supply chain partners. Passion for fashion, culture, and storytelling.
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About Honor The Gift: Founded by NBA star Russell Westbrook, Honor The Gift is a premium fashion brand inspired by inner-city culture, and self-belief. Rooted in authenticity and storytelling, the brand delivers stylish, high-quality apparel that reflects a deep connection to community and craftsmanship. With a focus on wholesale and E-commerce, Honor The Gift is expanding rapidly and looking for a Managing Director to lead strategic growth, streamline operations, and scale the brand. Job Summary:
The Managing Director will be responsible for overseeing business strategy, operations, sales, and financial performance. This role will ensure cross-functional alignment between sales, merchandising, marketing, production, and finance, with a focus on scaling the brand, driving revenue, and optimizing internal processes. The ideal candidate is a proven leader with deep experience in fashion, retail, or consumer brands who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. Key Responsibilities: Business Strategy & Leadership: Develop and execute long-term business strategies to drive growth and brand expansion. Oversee wholesale and e-commerce business models, ensuring operational excellence and revenue growth. Identify and implement new market opportunities, partnerships, and distribution strategies. Serve as a key decision-maker for financial planning, budgeting, and P&L management. Foster a high-performance culture while maintaining the brand’s creative and cultural authenticity. Sales & Wholesale Management: Lead and manage the sales team, ensuring strong performance and brand representation across wholesale accounts. Strengthen wholesale relationships and expand partnerships with key retailers to drive revenue growth. Oversee sales strategy, seasonal market presentations, and account management to ensure strong sell-in and sell-through. Align sales initiatives with merchandising and marketing strategies to maximize brand visibility and impact. Merchandising & Product Strategy: Oversee the Merchandising team to develop an assortment strategy that aligns with brand identity and business goals. Ensure that collections are commercially viable while maintaining creative integrity. Production Oversight: Work closely with the Production team and manufacturers to ensure timely deliveries and high-quality standards. Optimize production planning and sourcing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Operations & Financial Management: Partner with the Director of Operations to transition fulfillment to a third-party logistics (3PL) provider and optimize supply chain efficiency. Work closely with finance to manage profitability, margin optimization, and forecasting. Implement data-driven decision-making to drive operational efficiencies and sales performance. Ensure the organization is structured for scalability and sustainable growth. Brand & Marketing Leadership: Ensure a consistent brand vision that resonates with the target audience and maintains cultural relevance. Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to develop campaigns, activations, and collaborations. Identify growth opportunities for product expansion and global reach. Team Development & Organizational Growth: Build and lead a high-performing leadership team, fostering collaboration across departments. Develop and mentor key team members to enhance professional growth and accountability. Requirements & Qualifications: 10+ years of leadership experience in fashion, retail, or consumer brands. Strong expertise in wholesale, e-commerce, and sales team management. Proven success in scaling businesses, leading sales, and driving revenue growth. Financial acumen with experience in P&L management and strategic planning. Deep understanding of merchandising, pricing strategies, and product lifecycle. Experience working with production teams, manufacturers, and supply chain partners. Passion for fashion, culture, and storytelling.
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