Jillian Hegstad

Director Of Partnerships at Magic Beans

Jillian Hegstad has a diverse work experience in both the retail and baby products industries. Jillian worked at Neiman Marcus from 2005 to 2011, starting as an Assistant Buyer for Ladies Shoes and later became a Manager for Contemporary Sportswear, Bridge/Sport Shop, Intimate Apparel, and Children's World. In their roles, they managed teams, conducted training, and oversaw inventory planning and purchasing for various departments. Additionally, they completed the Executive Development Program at Neiman Marcus.

Since 2011, Jillian has been working at Magic Beans. Jillian initially held the position of Head Buyer for Baby Gear & Toys and was responsible for product selection, purchasing, and inventory management for over 250 vendors. Jillian also became knowledgeable about industry trends and attended trade shows to stay updated. Currently, they hold the role of Director of Partnerships and is involved in producing the Drool Baby Expo.

Overall, Jillian Hegstad has demonstrated their expertise in retail management, team leadership, purchasing, and inventory management throughout their work experience.

Jillian Hegstad attended Bedford High School from 1997 to 2001. Jillian then pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing & Human Resources at Boston College from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, in August 2012, they obtained a certification as a CPS Tech. No further information is provided about the institution from which this certification was obtained.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Partnerships

    March, 2021 - present

  • Producer of Drool Baby Expo

    February, 2011