Regional Trade Specialist

Monica Vinader; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Monica Vinader in New York is seeking a Regional Trade Specialist to support the North American wholesale business, partnering with Nordstrom stores and internal teams to drive brand standards, training, events and stock management.

You will train store teams, coordinate trunk shows, manage shop-in-shop upkeep, and collaborate with US Operations and Account Management to deliver trade projects and exceptional customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-floor selling to drive sales and demonstrate best practice in Nordstrom stores
• Train brand Story, Product Knowledge, and Engraving across the region through formal and on-floor sessions
• Manage Nordstrom DSAs & Contingent Workers (recruitment, onboarding, training, development)
• Plan and lead Trunk Shows and brand events across the US
• Maintain shop‑in‑shop upkeep and ensure MV fixtures and engraving equipment are in good condition across all doors
• Collaborate with US Operations and Account Management to deliver trade ops projects
• Support store teams with training, visual merchandising and events with ad hoc admin work

Job description

Job Title: Regional Trade Specialist

Location: New York

Reporting To: Trade Retail Manager

Salary Band: $65K-$85K

Who we are

At Monica Vinader, we believe luxury should be empowering, long-lasting and responsibly made. Guided by integrity, craftsmanship and innovation, our goal is to elevate people’s lives by opening access to a more beautiful world.

From crafting consciously with recycled precious metals and ethically sourced materials, to designing enduring, versatile pieces made to be layered, loved and lived in every day, we are redefining what modern jewellery can be. We create jewellery that marks moments, tells stories and becomes part of who you are, all while making responsible luxury more accessible.

Our commitment to sustainability, innovation and positive impact continues to be recognised across the industry. We are proud to have received:

• Responsible Jewellery Brand, 2026 – Country & Town House
• Responsible Business of the Year, 2025 – Positive Luxury
• Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces (UK & NI), 2024 – Inspiring Workplaces

With a global footprint across physical retail, e-commerce and trusted partners, we put our community at the heart of everything we do. Proudly female-founded and inclusive, we build meaningful relationships with the people who wear and love our jewellery.

We are looking for a Regional Trade Specialist to join us as we continue this journey and help us shape what the future of modern jewellery can and should be.

Where we need your help

The Regional Trade Specialist role is an exciting opportunity to help support key functions across the North American business. This position will support the wholesale department, while gaining immense exposure across all functions of the business. We are looking for someone agile, who is excited by new challenges, and flexible to our ever changing needs as the business continues to outpace growth plans. This position will be in our Nordstrom stores a minimum of 4 days per week supporting our teams with training, visual merchandising & events with ad hoc work from home days to complete admin work.

What you’ll do

Consumer Sales

• Empower store teams across region to meet and exceed consumer sales targets
• Proactively feedback assortment, inventory, and key business opportunities from the field
• Participate in creation of sales team incentives and engagement tools to drive sales & brand awareness
• Lead on-floor selling to drive sales and lead by example with the store teams

Training & Education

• Lead Brand Story, Product Knowledge, and Engraving training via formal & on-floor training sessions
• Instill brand Visual Merchandising standards to maintain best representation across all locations
• Manage Nordstrom DSAs & Contingent Workers (recruitment, onboarding, training, development)

Trunk Shows & Brand Events

• Plan & lead Trunk Shows throughout region
• Support ad hoc Trunk Shows & brand events across the US
• Maintain high levels of inventory accuracy and organization across all events

Trade Retail Operations

• Own Shop-in-Shop upkeep via proactive visits, providing clear briefs if in-depth repairs are required
• Ensure MV fixtures and engraving equipment are in proper visual and working condition across all doors
• Partner with US Operations and Account Management teams to deliver ad hoc trade ops projects
• Liaise with Customer Care team to support store team repair, special order, and packaging inquiries
• Support Nordstrom bi-annual inventory cycle as required

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