Jessica Grenier
About Jessica Grenier
Jessica Grenier is a Merchandising & Marketing Recruiter at Aquent, specializing in Fortune 500 apparel accounts in San Francisco and Portland since 2018. She has a background in merchandising management and extensive experience in retail, including previous roles at Nordstrom and Aquent.
Work at Aquent
Jessica Grenier has been working at Aquent since 2018 as a Merchandising & Marketing Recruiter, focusing on Fortune 500 apparel accounts in San Francisco and Portland. In her role, she oversees Aquent's apparel division, managing relationships with major athletic apparel brands and clothing companies on the West Coast. She conducts daily reports on open requisitions to ensure efficient progress of orders and facilitates the entire requisition process, from order qualification to onboarding. Additionally, she is responsible for managing all active contractors onsite, including payroll and benefits information.
Education and Expertise
Jessica Grenier studied at Oregon State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Merchandising Management from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in merchandising principles and practices, which she applies in her current role as a recruiter. This expertise is further enhanced by her extensive experience in the retail sector.
Background in Retail Management
Prior to her current position at Aquent, Jessica Grenier worked at Nordstrom in various roles from 2008 to 2014. She served as the Rack Accessories Manager for one year, followed by a five-year tenure as a Department Manager. Additionally, she worked as The Rail Department Manager at Nordstrom from 2009 to 2011. This extensive background in retail management has equipped her with valuable insights into the apparel industry.
Previous Experience at Aquent
Before her current role, Jessica Grenier was employed at Aquent as a Retail and Merchandising Lead Agent from 2014 to 2018 in the Portland, Oregon area. In this position, she gained experience in recruiting and managing talent within the retail and merchandising sectors, which laid the groundwork for her current responsibilities.
Recruitment Training and Management
In her role at Aquent, Jessica Grenier is responsible for training new and existing employees on account-specific nuances and general recruiting skills. This training ensures that the team is well-equipped to meet the needs of clients and candidates alike, contributing to a seamless recruitment process.