Beatrice Hanson
About Beatrice Hanson
Beatrice Hanson is an Associate Buyer for Footwear at Rue Gilt Groupe, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in communications and product development, having held various roles in the fashion industry, including internships and positions at Bottega Veneta and Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH.
Current Role at Rue Gilt Groupe
Beatrice Hanson serves as an Associate Buyer for Footwear at Rue Gilt Groupe, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the management of over 200 brands across two departments in the e-commerce off-price sector. She submits weekly business analysis to senior leaders, identifying key growth opportunities and actionable strategies to enhance demand. Additionally, she collaborates with cross-functional planning partners to develop forecasts and manage assortment planning and pricing.
Previous Experience at Rue Gilt Groupe
Prior to her current role, Beatrice worked at Rue Gilt Groupe as an Assistant Buyer for Footwear from 2020 to 2021. She also held the position of Event Merchandiser for Handbags & Soft Accessories from 2019 to 2020. Her experience in these roles contributed to her understanding of product management and merchandising within the e-commerce landscape.
Internship Experience
Beatrice has a diverse internship background that includes working as an International Communications Intern at Bottega Veneta in 2017 for three months in New York. She also served as a Product Development Intern at Studio MC² from 2016 to 2017 for six months in the Greater New York City Area. Additionally, she completed a Sales Internship at Mega Mega Projects in 2015 for three months. These internships provided her with foundational skills in communication, product development, and sales.
Education and Academic Background
Beatrice Hanson studied at Fordham University, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Media Studies, as well as Fashion Studies, from 2014 to 2018. She also attended Jones College Prep High School from 2010 to 2014. Her academic background has equipped her with knowledge relevant to her roles in the fashion and e-commerce industries.
Experience in Retail
Beatrice has significant retail experience, having worked at Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5TH as a Sales Associate from 2017 to 2018 and as a Merchandise Assistant for Women's Contemporary from 2018 to 2019. These positions allowed her to develop skills in customer service, sales, and merchandising, which are essential in her current role in e-commerce.