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eXacta Global is looking for Directors and Associate Directors to join our growing team of dynamic legal recruiting professionals. eXacta is a great fit for entrepreneurially-minded doers that learn and adapt quickly and have a passion for what they do. We offer a competitive compensation model, fully remote company culture and the opportunity to work on rewarding projects with great people. If this sounds like you, send us your application! eXacta Global is a 100% woman owned legal recruiting boutique which specializes in law firm legal roles and business crossover roles for attorneys —from Biglaw to in-house and everything in between. eXacta covers all major US domestic markets as well as London, Frankfurt, Paris and Lisbon. About You: We are looking for candidates who have a demonstrated track record in legal recruiting from either a law firm, law school or a legal recruiting company. We will also consider highly-credentialed attorneys who are interested in making the transition to legal recruiting. Ideal candidates will have exceptional interpersonal skills, while being confident communicators, in both written and verbal communications. Candidates will have the drive to self-direct their daily work and long-term goals, while actively contributing to company-led initiatives. If you have an active interest in branding and marketing to support creative candidate and business development activities, then our culture will be a great fit for you. About Us: eXacta strives to provide every candidate with the highest level of attorney career counseling, while yielding the most accurate and correct legal placement options possible for the individual candidate. eXacta’s model is simple: treat attorneys and employers with integrity. For attorneys, we add value to the attorney’s career trajectory. For businesses and firms of all sizes in search of the best legal talent, we provide the perfect match. Please note, eXacta does not cold-call attorney candidates, and will not require you to do so, unlike our competitors. We place a high priority on working with only exceptional candidates in order to provide our law firm clients and in-house partners with well-credentialed candidates, tailored specifically to their search. Additionally, as we believe a healthy work/life balance is essential to success, a flexible schedule (unlimited vacation days) with the option to work remotely is the standard package we offer to all of our recruiters. About the Role: As a Director/Associate Director with eXacta Global, you will be responsible for working directly with candidates and clients to help define and reach their goals. Specifically the hired candidate will: Create fulsome strategic lateral recruiting plans, both active and opportunistic, based on current market conditions for the individual and/or group of attorney candidates; subsequently procuring the best lateral opportunities at law firms and/or in-house roles for the candidate(s). Lead new candidate acquisition through eXacta’s proprietary recruiting methods. Additionally, personal outreach, such as networking and meaningful marketing campaigns, may be used in attracting new candidates. Successfully manage candidates with a large degree of detail and thoroughness, including counseling candidates on the current state of the legal recruiting market, resume/deal sheet editing, interview preparation, and providing overall guidance throughout the hiring process. Respectfully and effectively coordinate with law firm and in-house recruiting contacts throughout the course of the hiring process. Respond to all internal and external inquiries in a timely manner and serve as a resource for all recruiting related inquiries from candidates, law firm clients and in-house partners. We hope that you will consider joining us for the upcoming 2025 recruiting season.

The Visual Merchandising Manager at Dagne Dover is a key leadership role responsible for creating a visually engaging environment that reflects the brand's values and appeals to our customers through strategic retail display and merchandising. This role aligns the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives and works closely with the Store Manager and Retail Operations to ensure the store remains visually compelling. The VMM will also assist with special projects supporting visual initiatives. This is a full-time, in person position at our Flagship Store in Soho and will report directly to the Senior Manager, Retail Operations with a dotted line to the Creative Director. The Role: Visual Impact: Align the store visuals with overall brand aesthetic and initiatives, and create and execute seasonal visual display to enhance the in-store customer experience. Maintain high visual standards through daily and weekly tasks including resetting display, resetting testing stations, and ensuring overall store ambiance, including playlist and scents. Participate in visual execution of events when needed. Leadership & Team Training: Develop visual standards and product knowledge and train team members on those standards. Set clear objectives and expectations for visual processes and special projects. Act as a leader in the store and partner with the Store Manager, ensuring alignment on store priorities. Operational Management: Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute store priorities, including opening/closing checklist and VM standards checklist. Balance visual merchandising tasks with customer service responsibilities, including working on the sales floor and supporting the store team as needed. Ensuring inventory accuracy when utilizing store products for merchandising and display. Change & Innovation: Bring fresh, forward-thinking ideas to life, creating a compelling environment and making the store an irresistible destination. Tailor and elevate visual direction to perfectly match the store's unique vibe. Store Environment: Utilize reporting tools to identify business opportunities in product placement and stock levels. Ensure safety standards and adherence to company policies to support store profitability. Development & Growth: Take ownership of personal and professional development. Lead special projects that support visual initiatives or personal career growth You: 2-3 years of visual merchandising experience at a corporate level preferable in a retail fashion environment 2-3 years of retail and/or customer service experience Proven track record of strong leadership and team management abilities Creative and strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail Excellent communication and training abilities Ability to adapt and innovate within a dynamic retail environment Knowledge of visual merchandising techniques Ability to see a project from start to finish, including ideation and execution The expected starting annual salary range is $75,000-$80,000. Schedule will typically be Monday to Friday 10am-6pm and one weekend per month to support events and peak times. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, performance and business needs. Founded in 2013, Dagne Dover is a digitally native, women-owned brand that designs problem-solving bags for all aspects of life. At its core, our company is aimed at making lives easier through empathy and good design. We love people, and we love making people happy. Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us, as a diverse team ourselves. We’ve created a community where everyone’s uniqueness is celebrated, respected, and honored. We encourage you to apply if you think it sounds like a good fit for you!