Leigh is a long-tenured Divisional Merchandise Manager at Dillards, overseeing exclusive brands for Kids, Juniors, Baby Gear, and Toys. A Stephens College graduate, she has built her entire career at Dillards, rising through various buying roles in jewelry and womens collections, demonstrating deep merchandising expertise.
Leigh possesses a strong creative background, having attended the Interlochen Center for the Arts. This early passion for the arts has been a significant influence on her successful career in the fashion and retail industry.
Her career in fashion merchandising was directly inspired by her creative training as a musician at the prestigious Interlochen Arts Camp.
Leigh Kirkpatrick
Divisional Merchandise Manager at Dillard's Inc.
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Kids & Juniors Retail
As Divisional Merchandise Manager, she is directly responsible for the strategy and performance of Dillard's exclusive brands for children, juniors, and babies.
Exclusive Brand Strategy
Her current role focuses specifically on developing and managing Dillard's private label brands, a key area of growth and differentiation in retail.
Arts and Creativity
As an alumna of the Interlochen Center for the Arts, she has a foundational passion for the arts and connects it to her creative approach to merchandising.
Media Appearances
Leigh has no verified media appearances
Work History
2-2023
Divisional Merchandise Manager at Dillard's Inc.
8-2011
Internet Division Senior Sales Manager at Dillard's Inc.
3-2021 - 8-2023
Corporate Buyer, Womens Bridge Collections at Dillard's Inc.
1-2003 - 11-2004
Divisional Buyer, Trend Jewelry at Dillard's Inc.
4-2002 - 1-2003
Divisional Assistant Buyer at Dillard's Inc.
3-2001 - 4-2002
Area Sales Manager, Lingerie & Accessories at Dillard's Inc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS from Stephens College
Education details unavailable from Interlochen Center for the Arts
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Location : Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Job Level : Middle
Designation : Divisional Merchandise Manager at Dillard's Inc.
