Jennifer McGrath, SHRM-CP

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Vice President, Retail Talent Acquisition at Aritzia

New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Jennifer McGrath is the Vice President of Retail Talent Acquisition at Aritzia, bringing over 20 years of experience in the retail industry. She is a SHRM Certified Professional with expertise in strategic talent planning, employer branding, and diversity and inclusion, holding a B. S. from Southern Connecticut State University.

Jennifers passion for people extends to global causes, having served as a Louis Vuitton for UNICEF Reporter in Ghana. Her interests lie at the intersection of business and culture, following publications like Harvard Business Review and Vogue, reflecting her focus on both strategy and style.

Unique fact: She co-chaired the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Advisory Council during her time at Louis Vuitton.

Personality Overview

Example Seeker

Value Driven

Curious

They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince.

Topics They Care About

Retail Talent Strategy
Her career is dedicated to building high-performing retail teams, overseeing the entire talent journey from acquisition to creating exceptional candidate experiences.
Diversity and Inclusion
Champions D&I initiatives and formerly co-chaired the D, E&I Advisory Council at Louis Vuitton, indicating a deep commitment to creating inclusive workplaces.
Employer Branding
Focuses on enhancing employer branding to elevate brand desirability and attract top talent in the competitive retail market.

Media Appearances

Jennifer McGrath Joins Aritzia as Vice President, Retail Talent Acquisition. Featured in HR Today

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Jennifer McGrath - Vice President, Retail Talent Acquisition at Aritzia. Featured in The Org

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Work History

1-2025
Vice President, Retail Talent Acquisition at Aritzia
1-2024 - 1-2025
Senior Director, Talent Acquisition - Americas at Louis Vuitton
2-2021 - 1-2024
Director, Talent Acquisition - Americas at Louis Vuitton
1-2020 - 2-2021
Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition & Development - Northeast Region at Louis Vuitton
2-2017 - 1-2020
Regional Talent Acquisition Manager: Northeast, Midwest/Mid-Atlantic & Fifth Avenue at Louis Vuitton

Education

Bachelor of Science from Southern Connecticut State University

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Insights For Selling To Jennifer

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
  • Invite them for a social do but don’t rely solely on the relationship
  • Help them understand the risk aspect fully while inspiring confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jennifer is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jennifer

  • They are practical and friendly, don't expect a clear-cut response often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jennifer move?

  • They like to perform full analysis and can take time to make any decision.
  • Can Jennifer take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jennifer

Personality Compatibility


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