WE are looking for BRAND MENTORS!

Our Mentors are shaping the brands of the future, giving designers and brand-owners valuable feedback and direction to commercialize their brands.

WE reward mentors for their time and talent as they guide emerging and developing brands on sales, manufacturing, sourcing, sustainability, pricing, range building, product development, marketing, creative direction, merchandising more.

WE are COCO, work with over 6000 brands across, womens, mens, accessories and resort. Our brands are in desperate need of mentorship or have the capacity to work closely with retail groups to create bespoke collections and products. 

We work with the thought leaders and influencers behind fashion groups such as  LVMH, Dior, Burberry, Prada, Net-a-Porter, Moda Operandi, Barneys, Outnet, REVOLVE, ASOS, Anthropologie, Free People, Fenwick, Selfridges, SKP Beijing, Printemps, Stitch Fix, Farfetch, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, and we are growing.

To book come a brand mentor with WE are COCO via the form below or shoot us an email at consultant@coconautical.com.

SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
 
What is my role as a Brand Mentor?
 
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to use your experience in fashion and retail to build the brands of the future. 

Our goal is to connect brands to retail experts, giving them the support and direction they need to navigate a shifting market. Our Consultants work closely with the designers and brand owners on various aspects of their business:

• Range Building
• Price Architecture
• Product Development
• Market Positioning
• Assortment Planning
• Sales Reporting
• Merchandising
• Trend Analysis
• Omni Channel Strategies
• Retail Referral or Partnership Planning

 
How are the MEET the BUYER sessions conducted?
 
Once you’ve completed your profile, we will submit your information to our brands. If they are interested in working with you, they will complete a MEET the BUYER Booking Form, with their information and area interest.

We will then share the brand's information with you. You are under no obligation to accept the session. Should you choose to work with the brand, we will work around your availability. Once we confirm a suitable date and time, our team will schedule a digital session via Zoom or Teams.
 
During your session, a silent host will supervise the call to make notes. Once your session is completed, we require you to complete a short feedback sheet based on your insights, which we will submit to the brand. This should hopefully encourage them to work on your points and come back to you for more!
 
 
How much can I earn with WE are COCO?
 
It depends on your level of experience and retail network.  We always advise that our Brand Mentors remain competitive and affordable in order to encourage repeat sessions with your brand.
 
Will working with WE are COCO interfere with my current employment?
 
As an independent consultant, this does not interfere with your current employment. You are not employed by WE are COCO, WE work for YOU!
 
Your role with WE are COCO is to provide mentorship on a purely educational basis. Advising growing brands, by utilizing your skills, experience, and market insights. 
 
Is there any obligation to buy the brands I mentor?
 
We believe in full transparency with both our retailers and brands. There is absolutely no obligation to buy products. Our team will do the groundwork! We prepare the brand for their Retail Therapy Session and advise them that our Retail Consultants are operating on a consultation only basis. It is our duty to mitigate their expectations before your session.
 
However, if you discover brands that you love from the WE are COCO showroom, fantastic!