Breaking Into Fashion HQ: A Live 60-Min Workshop with Christie Lohr

Most retail associates want head office roles. Here’s how to actually get them.

After years of recruiting for top fashion brands, Christie Lohr — founder of Style Nine to Five and featured in Girlboss — knows exactly what hiring managers look for when reviewing applications from retail associates and store managers. She talks to them every day!

In this live 60-minute insider workshop, Christie Lohr will break down how you can move from the sales floor to head office and the strategies you can use to get noticed and get hired. YES YOU CAN!

📅 Date: Saturday, September 20, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
📍 Where: Live on Zoom (link emailed after purchase)
⏱ Length: 60 minutes

Once purchased, you’ll receive the Zoom link closer to the event date.

Spots are limited to keep this session interactive.

What You’ll Learn

• The most common pathways from retail to head office roles (Allocator, Buyer’s Assistant, Ecomm, Studio Manager, Operations, HR, Social Media, Marketing)
• What retail experience actually matters to HQ and what doesn’t
• The “green flags” HQ recruiters look for (and the red flags that get applications tossed fast)
• Insider questions Christie asks when screening candidates and how you can prep for them
• How to confidently answer: “Why do you want to move from retail to head office?”
• Insider recruiter secrets: what hiring managers really want to see
• Networking strategies that actually work in the fashion industry
• Live Q&A. Get your questions answered directly
• And more!

Who It’s For

• Retail associates or store managers wanting to transition to head office
• Recent fashion grads unsure how to break in
• Career switchers looking to transition into fashion corporate roles

Important Notes

• The teaching portion will be recorded, but breakouts + Q&A will not be recorded to protect privacy.
• Zoom link + reminder emails will be sent after purchase.
• Spots are capped to keep this session interactive.

FAQ

Q: Do I need to have my camera on?
A: No. Cameras are optional. Join however you feel comfortable.

Q: Will there be a replay?
A: The core teaching will be recorded and shared with attendees, but live participation is encouraged. Q&A and breakouts will not be included.

Q: What if I can’t attend live?
A: A replay link (teaching portion only) will be emailed to all registered attendees.