Molly McGowan

Senior Manager, Buying & Merchandising at Loop & Tie

Molly McGowan has a diverse work experience spanning various companies and roles. Molly is currently a Senior Manager at Loop & Tie, where they are responsible for buying and merchandising. Prior to this, they held the position of Sr E-Commerce Manager at the same company. Molly also has experience as a Yoga Sculpt Instructor at both CorePower Yoga and Siwicki Fitness.

Before transitioning into the fitness industry, Molly worked at Ross Stores, Inc. for a significant period. Molly started as an Assistant Buyer I, where they developed key merchant skills and built relationships with vendors. Molly then progressed to the role of Assistant Buyer II, handling Jr Plus Tops and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Their final position at Ross Stores was Associate Buyer, where they were responsible for the financial performance and direct selection of the shapewear business. Molly cultivated and maintained strong vendor relationships to gain a competitive edge.

Molly's earlier experiences include being the Apparel Chair at Zeta Tau Alpha during their college years and working as a Buying Intern at Ross Stores, where they gained an understanding of the off-price retail market. Molly also served as a Leadership Intern at JCPenney, leading a team in the men's clothing department and improving sales through effective merchandising and customer service.

Molly McGowan obtained a Bachelor's degree in Apparel Merchandising from Indiana University Bloomington from the year 2011 to 2015. Additionally, in 2014, they participated in a Study Abroad Program at the Istituto Lorenzo de' Medici. The end year for this program is not provided.

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Timeline

  • Senior Manager, Buying & Merchandising

    April, 2022 - present

  • Sr E-Commerce Manager

    December, 2020