Rachel Thomas
About Rachel Thomas
Rachel Thomas is a Senior Sales Manager for Retail Partnerships at Faire, where she has worked since 2022. With extensive experience in sales and brand partnerships across various regions, she possesses strong cross-cultural communication skills and a global perspective.
Work at Faire
Rachel Thomas has been serving as the Senior Sales Manager for Retail Partnerships at Faire since 2022, based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to this role, she held several positions within the company, including Sales Manager for Brand Partnerships in Southern Europe from 2021 to 2022 while located in London, England. She also worked as a Sales Account Executive for Brand Partnerships from 2019 to 2020 and as a Sales Manager from 2020 to 2021, both in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her experience at Faire spans various aspects of sales management and partnership development.
Education and Expertise
Rachel Thomas studied at Fordham University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian Literature and Art History from 2008 to 2012. She also attended Middlebury College, focusing on Italian Language and Literature, which included a study abroad program from 2010 to 2011. Her educational background contributes to her expertise in cross-cultural communication and retail partnerships, enhanced by her fluency in three foreign languages.
Background
Before her tenure at Faire, Rachel Thomas gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a TEFL Instructor with the Peace Corps in Madagascar from 2016 to 2018, where she developed strong cross-cultural communication skills. Additionally, she held positions in the fashion industry, including Global Wholesale Account Executive at Elizabeth and James from 2014 to 2016 and Freelance Retail Merchandise Coordinator at Marc Jacobs from 2012 to 2013. Her background includes roles in marketing, sales, and merchandise coordination.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Rachel Thomas has utilized data and cultural understanding to drive sustainable business outcomes. Her global perspective informs her approach to retail partnerships, allowing her to effectively communicate and negotiate in diverse cultural settings. Her experience in various sales and management roles has equipped her with the skills necessary to excel in her current position at Faire.