Account Manager - High Street Fashion
Leicester
up to £55k
DOE

An established Supplier to the High Street is looking for a new addition to their current team in Leicester due to growth. My client has recently developed a new arm to their business and is looking for an ambitious Account Manager to grow this area of the business for them. The Account Manager role will involve managing and growing existing accounts and also new business development therefore the ideal candidate will already be working in the industry on High Street Accounts.
 

• Achieve and exceed on sales targets
• Strong sales background
• Experience of winning new business and developing relationships further
• Strong experience in the fabrics , textile and design Industry
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to hit the ground running and take on accounts and customers

This role will be suited to someone who is proactive and looking for an opportunity where they can enter the business and take over accounts with full responsibility.

If you have experience of working as an Account Manager with High Street clients and want to work with a fantastic team and company then please send your CV as soon as possible to sunpreetkang@freedomrecruit.com

Due to high volume of applications only successful candidates will be contacted.

Retail Marketing Executive - Cool Life Style Brand - Oxford / Berkshire c£26k

Our client is an International brand of "cool" we're looking for a creative Marketing Executive to come on board and impalement creative and branded marketing collateral for the retail team. As the Marketing Executive you will be working on an extensive portfolio of original marketing work and designs. You will be working on some great projects with brand direction coming for the USA and UK markets, coming with you own cool ideas and marketing programs.

You must be very familiar working with integrated marketing programs to generate excitement around new store opening and product launch. This role will offer you to be creative, working with some of the most successful retailers in the high street to promote new products and ranges. Ideally come from a very similar "branded" back ground with a sound understand of time management and delivery of deadlines.

Educated to a Degree level - Marketing or equivalent.

Please send your CV to: ss02.67793.4130@freedomrecruit.aplitrak.com

E-commerce Trading Planner - Luxury Brand
Location: London
Salary: £40K

A leading luxury accessories brand is currently looking for an e-commerce trading Planner to play a key role in implementing strategy, trading and supporting the continued success of this growing business. The ideal candidate will come from a retail merchandise background with a heavy involvement in e-commerce activities and will be experienced in planning and forecasting. A high level of numeracy and analytical ability are essential.

Key duties will include:

• you will develop the product range strategy
• Key link between buying/merchandising and ecommerce teams
• Very strong analytical skills, able to collate data from various sources and present to company directors
• Managing slow sellers and stock turn (with merchandisers)
• Planning promotions - delivering against sales & profit targets
• working with ecommerce teams to enhance user journey and drive conversion
• Able to demonstrate pro- and re-active drive to maximise online trading
• Strong team player, diligent and conscientious
• identify, plan and action new sales opportunities
• Work with ecommerce, buying and marketing teams to maximise productivity
• define a trading strategy across multiple sites and digital concessions
• Thorough understanding of ecommerce metrics and website functionality
• Expertise in the use of Google Analytics or similar analytics packages

For more information contact Donna Jones on 0207 758 4535 or email an upto date CV to donnajones@freedomrecruit.com.

Luxury Childrenswear brand with a global wholesale presence are looking to recruit a Wholesale Sales Executive to join their UK sales team.

You must have experience of developing existing accounts each season and the confidence to build new business within key mid market accounts and independents nationally.

This role will involve selling into existing accounts nationally with extensive travel within the UK. A clean driving license is essential.

Please send your CV to: int01.29945.4130@freedomrecruit.aplitrak.com

We are a very small brand who have found many opportunities opening up to us internationally. We are looking to recruit someone to manage our international wholesaling business. This person would be responsible for approaching independent boutiques worldwide, although with a focus on east Asia.

The ideal candidate would have some experience in international wholesale, be creative and full of energy and have ambitions to establish themselves as an integral part of our small team.

The position would be for a trial three month basis with the view to extending the time frame depending on performance. Salary is negotiable for the trail period however a percentage of sales would be arranged thereafter.

Please send your cover letter and cv to jake@bearabeara.co.uk.

A fashion focused ladies clothing company which is growing internationally. Due to expansion, there is now an opportunity for a Business Development Manager to drive new business accounts with the UK and Europe leading department stores, online retailers and boutique retailers. You will be mainly responsible for opening up new accounts and developing commercial relationships. Other responsibilities include sales forecasting, promotional activities and competitor market analysis.

You must come from a fashion background and must have sold into retail accounts to be considered for this position. You must be a self-sufficient, hardworking individual who has a successful sales track record.

This is a company that will offer you being part of a global, well recognised brand, support and training to fuel your talents.

Please note this is a 6 month contract position and it’s renewable.

The role is to support the Advertising Manager in duties of selling across the spindle media portfolio. Central to the project is the magazine and daily blog. Other areas include event sponsorship sales, brand partnerships and product placement deals.

Experience is not essential, however, a desire to succeed, an understanding of the fashion/arts/music sector and willingness to embrace the ideals of Spindle are. You will be offered support throughout with an initial training program, on the job coaching and a regular review process. Each review process will give you an opportunity for you to discuss your personal needs and ambitions.

If you are looking for a creative, fun and diverse job, and can handle the challenge of a sales role, then this could be the job for you.

The role is based in East London, depending on your circumstances, however, minimum of two days a week in the office is essential. There may also be the need for further regional and international travel.

Salary is based on a commission basis. For more details please email your CV and a quick paragraph on why you think this role would suit you to heather@spindlemagazine.com

We will try to reply to all applicants with feedback. Spindle are looking to start this role as soon as possible.

This role is only available to those willing to be filmed for a brand new BBC3 television programme. This exciting prime time show will follow a shortlist of five potential candidates as they take on a number of challenges set by the company and compete to win the job.

Role: Marketing & PR Assistant (6 Month Contract)
Location: London
Salary: £18.000 PA
Closing Date: Thursday 28th February 2013

A top UK fashion retailer currently has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and PR Assistant. We want fashion forward, vivacious candidates who possess a can-do attitude and a great sense of humour to join our close-knit team.

Job Roles/Responsibilities:
• Creating a comprehensive marketing strategy for the brand; including identifying key opportunities and coming up with new promotions, competitions and events to roll out across our stores.
• Liaising with store managers and supporting stores in carrying out promotional events and evenings; making sure communication with stores is high and they have all the materials they need.
• Working closely with the Press Office in co-ordinating in store events, new store openings and promotions and sourcing and liaising with suitable 3rd party partners for cross promotional link-ups for both in store events, and brand-wide campaigns as well as identifying opportunities to secure advertorial space in relevant publications.
• Assisting in the overall maintenance of the brand's identity and integrity in the public eye.

Person requirements
• An individual with a keen interest in fashion and a strong sense of their own style.
• Extremely strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Creative and independent thinker, with an aptitude for coming up with fresh and innovative ideas, and developing and evolving ideas already in place.
• Commercially minded with the ability to think of promotional ideas in terms of their impact on sales.
• Excellent organisation and project management skills with the ability to multi-task.
• A lively, vivacious and confident personality along with a good sense of humour is a must.
• Proven experience in fashion / retail / agency / youth culture environment.
• Flexible and enjoy working in high pace, fast moving and changing environment.
• Reflects image and upholds the companies brand values.
• Ability to work independently.

TO APPLY:
Please email us at fashion@studiolambert.com and we will send you a short application form.

Act fast: Deadline is Thursday 28th February.

Archer Adams London, an independent menswear brand based in Marylebone London with retail/E-Commerce/Wholesale, is seeking a highly skilled and equally experienced Digital Manager to re-launch and head up their E-Commerce department. You are currently at junior and want to “step-up” with more responsibility and run the show.

Salary: £24k plus 2% of Online Sales, 5 paid personal days in addition to 4 weeks paid holiday. Discretionary Bonus.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination and running of the E-Commerce channels, liaising with content managers and marketers responsible for the copy, designers responsible for the look and feel and merchandisers responsible for the product.
• Manage web content manager and their web production team to ensure relevant content is made to attract visitors and drive sales.
• Develop the content and usability of the Brands digital portfolio across web and mobile channels to provide the customer with an easy to use, E-Commerce website inspired by the in-store shopping experience and driving conversion.
• Develop systems and processes to enable Multi-channel Retailing and International Trading.
• Take the broader Brand Strategy and translate it into an effective online commerce strategy.
• Responsible for ensuring the production quality of the site, both content and presentation is set and maintained.
• Manage the internal process of communication between the IT web develops, and the Brand website team ensuring that resource and time is available and planned to deliver agreed website projects within time and budgets.
• Manage relationships with third party providers on agreed projects to deliver a better customer journey
• Manage the communication of E-Commerce projects to the business with particular emphasis on the project sponsors (Department Heads) e.g. internal newsletter.
• Alongside the E-Commerce Marketing Manager, develop and deliver an ‘Attract, Retain and Return’ strategy particularly focusing on “Retain”, ensuring a memorable shopping experience and regular return e.g. Content, features, functionality, navigation, product range, images.
• Support the marketing promotional calendars of the brands, incorporating the main call to action, hero products and promotional features.
• Will be responsible for analysing Analytical Web Tools in order to work with Sr. management to develop winning strategies.

KEY SKILLS
Must consider oneself ‘expert’ level with Google Analytics and or other web analytics to understand ways of improving customer sales/journey

• Strong editorial skills
• Strong project management skills
• Good problem solving skills – can overcome issues, propose solutions and make commercial decisions
• Good understanding of web usability and how to implement best practice
• Works with others and is able to influence and communicate effectively at all levels
• Can perform under pressure and operate in a fast past environment
• High attention to detail
• Enthusiasm, energy and determination to achieve results
• Passion for on-line industry

KEY INTERFACES
• Creative Director
• E-Commerce Interns and other staff members
• Design agency

Exciting new role in one of the world's most prestigious international swimwear brands. Looking for experienced, enthusiastic Sales and Production manager. Candidates must have at least 3 years experience in a sales and production role.

The successful applicant will work very closely with the designer/director on product development through to sales and marketing. Must be Word/Excel/Photoshop competent. Once in a lifetime opportunity helping to build a global brand. Salary based on experience.

www.pistolpanties.com

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Damaris: the leading avant-garde luxury lingerie brand known worldwide for beautiful and unique designs in supporting the ever expanding team.

We are looking for a well presented, enthusiastic and bright graduate to join our Head Office team based in W1.

The Damaris office consists of a loyal team working in a fast paced environment and the successful candidate will support 3 key and expanding areas of the business. This includes acting as Office Manager, Marketing Assistant and Customer Services.

Duties & Key Tasks:

Office Manager/Customer Services

You will be the first point of call for all enquiries into the office liaising with new and existing clients, private customers and suppliers directing each to the relevant department therefore working closely with both the retail and Wholesale team, Production and PR & Marketing.

• Managing front of house as the face and voice of the company
• Welcoming all visitors into the office
• Ensuring that the office is presentable at all times
• Management of all office supplies and packaging supplies
• Timely distribution of all deliveries out of the office
• Timely distribution of all deliveries into the office to all departments
• Over see the day to day management of the office
• Confirming work experience placements and overseeing placements
• Daily management of all internet orders ensuring swift responses to any customer queries
• Maintaining an excellent level of customer service
• Processing incoming and outgoing stock
• Inputting of data and management of website data

Marketing Assistant

• Building and Managing relationships with current stockists and managing stockist database
• Leading product training sessions in store that will coincide with the arrival of new product into store and ensuring that all staff members have sufficient knowledge of the brand through out the UK and potentially overseas
• Producing training packs per stockists featuring all current product
• Distribution of POS to stockists
• Working closely with the Head of PR and Marketing on website text for Damaris.co.uk

Essential Skills:
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Excellent telephone manner and well presented
• Highly organised, efficient and accurate
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• Photoshop
• An eye for detail, ability to be creative & strong brand communication skills
• Fluent in English.
• Pro-active and organised approach to work
• Mac and PC user
• Microsoft Word and Excel literate

Hours: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Salary: £15,000 - £20,000 depending on experience
Website: www.damaris.co.uk.
To apply please forward all CV’s to Louisa@damaris.co.uk.
Start Date: TBC - Closing Date: TBC

At Sophia's Closet we are MAD about anything designer so we set ourselves up a lovely online boutique where one can Buy & Sell new and pre-loved luxury items.

We have collected so much stock now we are seeking young and enthusiastic fashionistas to help us with the sales side of things and the great thing is...

YOU CAN WORK FROM HOME

whether its selling to your friends, family or colleagues every sale you make you gain commission so its up to you how much time you are able to give to us.

You can also select products you think best suit your area/clients! We have so many amazing bargins on our website it wont be hard to sell them and either as a part-time or full-time member the commission from sales will soon add up!!

Our commission at sophia's closet ranges; for the 1st 2 items we collect 20\% of the sale and there after 35\%. We can offer you 20\% of our overall cut which will obviously vary from selling a jumper for £50 and a bag for £700 so its extremely flexible and up to you.

You can blog about an item, list it on a news board at uni or online, facebook and twitter there are so many easy ways of promoting an item.

GET IN TOUCH

An exciting oppurtunity has arisen for a Marketing Manager to join the Caroline Charles Head Office team. Caroline Charles has built an established womenswear brand over the last 5 decades, the brand is now looking to expand into new markets and build on its transactional website.

We are looking for someone ideally experienced in luxury retail, ideally in womeswear. The role would be suited to someone business minded but with a creative eye as they will be expected to understand and sell the product.

ROLE:
• Developing a business development plan to increase the brands International presence, including arranging and securing potential partnerships. Must have some knowledge & experience with overseas markets, preferably with established contacts in export, retail & licensing.
• Managing the Marketing critical path and budget, realising deadlines and getting the highest level of finish.
• Organising and attending photo-shoots for the brands marketing materials.
• Creating the visual content for the website, synchronising the ‘seasonal look’ and message, including the online newsletter to press and customers and negotiating the brands advertorial campaigns.
• Drive new business to the company website.
• Manage the in-house PR activity including sending out seasonal imagery, conducting press events, managing the press mailing list and monitoring the PR activity.
• Source new collaborations for events and promotions.

Please email a CV and cover letter to: hannah@carolinecharles.co.uk.