Allison Becker
@allisonbecker
Retail leader specializing in store operations, team development, and new store openings for lifestyle brands.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a results-driven retail leader with extensive experience directing store operations, opening new locations, and developing high-performing teams across beauty and luxury fashion brands.
At Glossier I served as Store Director and Interim Director of Stores, leading multi-store operations, launching the brand's first Clientelling program, and managing NSOs across major markets.
Previously I drove business strategy and operational excellence at Prada and Intermix, focusing on CRM initiatives, inventory execution, visual standards, and KPI-driven sales growth while mentoring store leaders.
I bring a proven track record of recruiting, training, and promoting internal talent, building events and marketing partnerships, and implementing processes that scale during rapid expansion.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Served as Interim Director of Stores leading 11 locations and led multiple new store openings across major markets; launched the first Clientelling program and implemented retail events and training strategies that strengthened store operations and internal leadership development.
General Manager
Prada
Jan 2015 - Jul 2021 (6 years 6 months)
Directed store operations, visual merchandising, HR and CRM to drive KPI and sales targets; executed inventory and operational efficiencies while building loyal client relationships and partnering with buyers to align assortment to market needs.
Store Manager
Intermix
Oct 2013 - Jan 2015 (1 year 3 months)
Managed daily store operations, recruiting, training and business planning; served as interim Regional Manager and supported multiple NSOs while improving sell-through, productivity and CRM performance.
Assistant Manager
Kate Spade
Sep 2011 - Oct 2013 (2 years 1 month)
Led a new store opening and managed visual and operations standards, training DORs and analyzing sales and KPI trends to implement business practices that reinforced brand culture and performance.
Personal Stylist
Lord & Taylor
Feb 2009 - Jun 2011 (2 years 4 months)
Provided personalized styling consultations and executed in-store events, achieving a repeat client rate of approximately 80% and driving community engagement and client retention.
Assistant Market Analyst
The Doneger Group
Dec 2004 - Aug 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Organized showroom presentations and assisted clients with order placement by analyzing sell-through and open-to-buy budgets to create profitable seasonal order streams.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Fashion Institute of Technology
Bachelor's Degree, Fashion Merchandising Management
Completed a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising Management, graduating in May 2008.
Lorenzo de' Medici
Fashion Merchandising & International Business
2007 - 2007
Studied Fashion Merchandising and International Business in Florence as part of international coursework in 2007.
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Location
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