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We have been retained by our client whom are a growing and exciting Luxury brand whom have a newly created position for an experienced Personal Assistant duties include drafting emails and other communications, proactively prioritising and planning the diary and mailbox, ensuring scheduling and follow up of diary items, planning events and travel logistics, managing meetings and note taking, conducting desk research and other duties. Excellent writing, communication and organisational skills are paramount, with the ability to anticipate the administrative needs of a busy CEO and to work with integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential information. An interest in the business of luxury is an advantage.

The applicant should have a strong understanding of Luxury and have the ability to work within a fast paced entrepreneurial environment with a demanding schedule consisting of press shows, meetings, corporate events, general diary management and raising the overall profile of the CEO.

  Key Responsibilities:

• Attending events with the Owner/Creative Director and preparing presentations where possible
• Screening phone calls, enquiries and requests, and handling them when appropriate;
• Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority;
• Event co-ordination, managing the RSVPs for events hosted by the CEO, RSVP to all business invitations as directed, managing guest lists, etc.
• Managing the CEO’s databases; contacts, filing and retrieving documents and reference materials. Maintaining required records for the CEO, making sure essential data and records are kept securely.
• Article research and sourcing where necessary.
• Managing expenses.
• Booking travel and accommodation for UK and overseas trips
• Arranging the weekly team meeting and the quarterly board meeting, ensuring that all attendees are aware of details and that any relevant paperwork is produced, checked, co-ordinated and distributed in time. Accurately recording minutes of the meetings and distributing accordingly

• Producing general correspondence to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Organising and maintaining diaries and making appointments;
• Dealing with incoming email and managing where possible on behalf of the Creative Director/Owner;
• Carrying out background research on event venues and presenting findings;
• Preparing documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations for meetings;
• Organising and attending meetings and ensuring the manager is well prepared for meetings;
• Liaising with High Net worth individuals, peers from other organisations and internal staff.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a fast paced fashion environment
• Experience working for a high profile business owner
• Excellent verbal, written  & interpersonal skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office Packages with minimum intermediate level Excel skills.
• Proactive and confident problem-solver with a ‘can do’ attitude and can work off their own initiative
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines, demonstrating excellent organisational skills
• Evidence of being a proactive, self-starter who can manage changing priorities in a busy environment
• Relevant qualifications

An exciting opportunity for an International  Senior Sales Manager to join a large reputable womenswear supplier covering woven, printed and plain soft separates working with sustainable and organic products such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, EcoVero and organic linen garments with young fast fashion retail brands in Spain and looking to develop their presence in Europe.

Key Responsibilities: -  

Motivating and driving the team, ensuring targets are met.
Keeps track of team KPIs especially contribution and achieved gross margin.
Ensures a high level of pro-activity and urgency during the sales process.
Preparing Monday sales meetings and sharing retail feedback and newness relevant teams can trade from.
Selling styles to the customers and negotiating prices and delivery terms.
Able to re-negotiate terms if a problem arises.
Monitoring in-store performance and reacting promptly to rates of sales and customer feedback.
Trading within season and keeping the lead with emerging trends and fabrications.
Tracking orders and providing year on year on a customer bases for purpose of budget capacity planning.  

Key Requirements: -  

Min 6 years with excellent sales history in sales.
Managing margin and contribution efficiently.
Strong presentation and communication skills.
Able to negotiate with clients, suppliers and factories.
Training, motivating, coaching and influencing others.
Highly organised.
Able to build and maintain strong relationships.
Can easily coordinate with other departments.
Fluent in Spanish and English.

We are working with a British cruelty-free cosmetics company, specialising in on trend make-up and nail products.
They  are looking to recruit a Demand Planner Assistant covering forecasting and stock related planning within their own in house and overseas production. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills sets within Production for a growing and fast paced brand.

Key Responsibilities:-

Monitor stock levels and sales to assist in buying finished product, raw materials and components.
Liaise closely with NPD team and BAA to keep on top of pending orders and delivery schedule.
Weekly production planning taking capacity, limitations and logistical preferences into account.
Attend daily progress meetings.
Assist in analysis used for buying and production.
Updating sales reports as sales info is received.
Updating and distributing OOS reports and delivery fulfilment info to key retailers.
Running Top 50 lines weekly and flagging any risks/opportunities.
Regularly reviewing and updating supplier codes in all relevant documents.
General maintenance and up-keep of databases and planning tools.
Working with sales team to allocate out NPD amongst retailers.
Helping to forecast sales for new launches.
Assist in providing analysis and insights to make business decisions.
Promotion planning.

Key Requirements:-

Have 1-2 years experience in a similar role.
Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
Educated to degree level.
Faultless attention to detail.
Excellent analytical skills and a love of Excel.
Able to multi-task, prioritise and stay calm under pressure.
Proactive and takes initiative.

An exciting opportunity to join a leading high-end application, website development and bespoke business solutions organisation as a Business Development Manager.

This role is integral to create new opportunities for the company and drive significant sales across the different arms to the organisation.
Based in Northwood, you will be reporting directly into the Managing Director and be a fundamental driving force in facilitating new business opportunities across different sectors.

Key Responsibilities: -

Cold calling senior leads and establishing relationships with potential new clients and businesses through extensive networking.
Contributing to the successful creation and implementation of business development plans.
Undertaking research to identify market trends and targets as well as opportunities to partner with external organisations to reach new audiences.
Helping to further develop the business’ presence in the market and explore ancillary avenues to expand the reach of the business’ network.
Attend senior meetings across the country with internal and external senior stakeholders and new clients.
Closing deals on a consistent basis; generate brand new leads, build a professional relationship and secure their ongoing business.
Writing proposals on developing new business opportunities.

Key Requirements: -

A background in the digital and print publication arena is essential with a knowledge of software development.
Self-motivated with superb initiative and a confident and approachable manner- both in person and over the phone.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Enthusiasm, positive energy, and ability to maintain composure under pressure. 
Ability to communicate effectively in technical and business environments with both colleagues and clients.
Mobile, flexible and willing to travel (often at short notice).
Professional, switched-on and articulate.
A positive, friendly personality who will seamlessly fit into the team.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

We are working with an exciting travel brand; they’re based in a stunning office space in West London which is the creative hub of the brand. They are looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join their team.

A dynamic company that has seen significant international growth over the last 5 years and they continue to expand into new markets. They are an omni-channel retailer, taking orders online, through the call centre and physical retail stores in locations across Europe and North America.

Key Responsibilities: -

Stock Management.
Managing Global commitment to ensure on time delivery, working closely with the buying teams managing the critical path.
Supporting the Merchandiser with planning, WSSI management, OTB and range planning.
Liaising with Freight Forwarders/warehouse teams to ensure stock availability. 
Liaising with Direct Marketing team to ensure stock availability for launch ensuring correct stocks.
Purchase order management. Ensuring purchase orders are raised in accordance to the agreed phasing and commitment.
Ensuring that all key/core lines are fully stocked, suggesting repeat orders. 
Providing a weekly summary of performance within areas of responsibility, relating to sales, stock, promotions and markdowns.
Analysing sales patterns, trends and history. Makes commercial suggestions to influence future buys.
Partner with the buying team to create seasonal strategies for departments relating to all KPI'S.
Actively contributes ideas for in season trading.
Analysis and tracking of Direct/Stores sales, stock movements and best sellers. 
Works with buyers to manage the detail in the critical path to ensure availability of accurate information for the business.
Participates in production planning and forecasting.
Ensures systems accuracy for all live promotions.
To support the Merchandiser in day-to-day duties as required and to deputise in their absence.
Ensuring all cost price issues with third party brands are resolved to ensure invoices are processed correctly.
Adhere to weekly order programme of all core lines in the business.
Liaise with suppliers as required.
Chase outstanding orders with suppliers and warehouse team.
Deal with Airport consolidation centre to ensure stores have good deliveries.
Being aware of the product ranges for full price stores and suggesting changes to improve performance by store.
Undertaking store visits to understand store layouts, stockroom constraints, customer shop floor flow, and fitting of product onto the fixtures.
Understanding the competitors monitoring their promotional activities.
Assist the Merchandiser in the creation and maintenance of range plans/line detail by brand.

Key Requirements:-

Commercial awareness and understanding of the market.
Planning and analytical skills.
Advanced EXCEL skills.
Proactive and positive approach to problem solving.
Strong communication skills.
A methodical / logical approach.
Ability to handle heavy workloads and prioritise tasks.
Works independently with effective time management.
A flexible approach with an ability to take initiative and respond to changing priorities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with an interest in developing a career in ladies fashion to work closely with Sales, the Production team and the Head of Production at a leading supplier as a Production Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:-

Maintaining and updating new customer orders.
Ordering of trims and fabrics, making sure all deliveries are on time and adhered to.
Keeping up to date with the critical path.
Liaising with internal design team, customers and factories.
Creation of dockets (manufacturing orders).
Raising of fabric purchase orders.

Key Requirements:-

A good knowledge of, and interest in, ladies fashion.
Supply background is desirable.
Computer literate – Excel, Word and Outlook.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Ability to use own initiative to prioritise workload.
A willingness to learn.

Our partnered client, a large reputable supplier, has an exciting opportunity for a Garment Technologist to join their busy team.
You will be responsible for managing the critical path, attending fit meetings and problem solving any quality issues.

Key Responsibilities: -

Working with Account’s for Primark, Penney’s, DP, Evans and Debenhams.
Creating original size chart on the systems for customers grading rules and measurements.
Sealing and pre-production garment technology processes.
Liaising with designers, buyers, senior managers, suppliers and factories in Romania, Morocco, Turkey and UK and give general support to all team members within technical department.
Liaising with in-house and factories machinist team to ensure samples are received on time and to standard.
Attending fit sessions and provide technical advice when necessary.
Collecting and organising sealed samples, graded specs, sketches and fit comments for production packs.
Measuring garment samples and assess prior to fit meetings.

Key Requirements: -

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar job role.
Ability to work as individual also as a team member working in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to understand and work against critical path.
Development of new blocks and fit.
Experience in fit meetings.
Able to work under pressure.
Strong communicator.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

An excellent opportunity to join an expanding Wholesale team as a US Wholesale Manager.
You will be working closely with the Head of Wholesale to deliver the US sales strategy and drive revenue and performance across the US market and will be responsible for leading the US sales team and working with agents to ensure all targets are achieved.

Key Responsibilities: -

Working with the HoW to establish and execute a clear commercial strategy for the UK market to maximise wholesale revenue.
Managing the UK sales team and working collaboratively with sales agents to achieve company targets for retention and growth.
Proactively working with global wholesale managers to promote best practice and increase sales.
Acting as a main point of contact for all UK agents.
Tracking weekly sales and report actions on opportunities or risks.
Working with HoW to develop seasonal strategies, incentives around events and holidays to ensure company’s targets are achieved.
Ensuring the brand is well represented in stores and/or online and drive marketing opportunities.
Working with events team and agents to run all UK showrooms.
Delivering structured feedback to the design team and head of wholesale on collection performance.
Liaising with visual merchandising teams to ensure brand guidelines are maintained across the UK stores.
Stay fully informed of competitors and market trends.
Monitoring seasonal and yearly performance, by delivering relevant reports and business reviews.
Identify customer requirements and opportunities and coordinate with other departments to implement.
Minimise lost sales or customer cancellations and coordinate, where necessary, with other departments to find solutions.
Assisting with ad-hoc departmental projects.

Key Requirements: -

3 years’ experience in a similar role.
Excellent organisation and administration skills with a keen eye for detail.
Strong team management skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Keen to take ownership in a role with confidence and enthusiasm.
Positive and inspiring team player and a confident communicator.
Ability to manage multiple projects within tight deadline.
Excellent market awareness and analytical skills.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

An expanding contemporary jewellery brand is looking for a US Wholesale Coordinator that is based in the UK.
You will be responsible for managing relationships with key agents, driving US sales for the jewellery and lifestyle brands. As well as signing off new accounts and reviewing repeat business alongside the Wholesale Manager.

Key Responsibilities:-

Driving sales across the US, working alongside agents to help them achieve sales targets set by the brand. 
Working with US agents, having weekly calls based around sales and category performance.
Prospecting new accounts.
Optimising all categories to ensure we have good distribution across the US (in the agent’s territory).
Manage and drive seasonal and ad hoc promotions.
Check in on agent account visits. 
Monitor pre-sale performance targets.
Driving mid-season launches.
Performing showroom visits and calendar management.
Ensuring agents deliver show targets.
Weekly sales updates as well as quarterly and seasonal reviews.
Top 10 stockists – calls quarterly.
Ensuring agents follow GDPR regulations.
Sharing relevant product feedback to further develop the range.
Reviewing repeat business.
POS optimisation and signing off new accounts.

Key Requirements:-

2+ years’ experience in a similar role, ideally working in a fast paced fashion environment.
Excellent organisation and administration skills with a keen eye for detail.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence.
Strong aptitude for relationship management.
A real team player, willing to go above and beyond.
Analytical skills and intermediate Excel knowledge.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Key Account Manager to join a rapidly growing jewellery brand.
As the selected candidate, you will manage relationships for new and existing house accounts, introducing new lines and ensure sales from existing ranges are optimised and prospecting new accounts in line with our brand. You will present collections to new and existing clients at client offices as well as our onsite showroom.
You will also need to have contacts in the fashion, gifting or jewellery industry.

Key Responsibilites:-

Responsible for achieving set revenues and all other defined KPIs.
Develop and optimise sales through an existing client base, whilst also highlighting, targeting and converting new accounts.
Analyse account potential, track sales and report accordingly.
Identify and develop market insight to source new partners.
Present, promote and sell products/services to existing and prospective customers. 
Support clients with the implementation of key promotional and marketing activity to generate sales growth and meet brand objectives.
Negotiate terms, costs and conditions.
Work with the Head of Wholesale to develop a sales strategy for key accounts globally.
Work with all in-house teams to further grow key accounts (Design, Merchandising and VM).
Respond quickly and effectively to accounts requests.
Develop internal network and relationships to support key activity.
Collaborate effectively and enthusiastically within the sales team.
Assist with operations side of the business to ensure smooth process from order inputting to delivery.

Key Requirements:-

5 years proven account management or other relevant experience.
Knowledge of how to range build.
Understanding of current retail environment and how retail high street stores operate. 
Innate sales skills with the ability to negotiate and influence.
Entrepreneurial and results orientated mindset.
Excellent communication with the ability to drive and influence both internal stakeholders and external business partners.
Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the accounts needs.
Ability to work under pressure within deadlines with excellent organisation and time management skills.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

We have a partnered a rapid growing contemporary brand whom are looking for an exceptional Junior SQL Developer  to join their dynamic team.  
Due to business expansion Junior SQL Developer will be part of the Systems team.

Key Responsibilities:-

Test software and support new deployments.
Carry out regular DBA tasks and help maintain the performance of our data warehouse.
Take ownership and responsibility in delivering quality, sustainable code.
Interpret project briefs and then provide appropriate solutions on time.
Process data through our SQL systems and reporting systems.
Evaluate and improve existing software solutions and processes.
Document work and share knowledge within the development team.

Key Requirements:- 

Self-motivated and willing to take ownership of tasks through to completion.
Clear communication skills both written and verbal.
Good time management, ability to work to tight deadlines.
1 - 2 years Industry experience and/or relevant IT degree.
MS Azure, T-SQL and ETL (SSIS).
Excellent communication skills to be able to work with all areas of the business.
Attention to detail (writing clear technical documentation, identifying and working around technical limitations, testing your own solutions)
SQL server 2012 / 2016 / 2017.
C# and API’s DBA experience.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.

Our partner client is recruiting for a Data Coordinator to join their busy Digital retail team. In this fast-paced role you will be responsible for maintaining all stock and customer pricing master data on all systems within the business, ensuring all correct master data rules for set up of new products are adhered to within the business and that all master data is continuously kept up to date and accurate. 

Key Responsibilities:-

New Product Introduction process for item master data set up.
Maintaining sales platform to ensure all saleable items are visible along with pricing and images.
Ad hoc reports In this role you will be working within the Stock and Purchasing team, reporting to the Purchasing Manager.
Work closely with other departments to ensure all relevant information is obtained and shared.
Using excel on a daily basis (pivot tables, v lookup).
Maintaining customer and supplier prices within QuickStock.
Maintaining all product master data.
Continuously seeking to improve efficiency of processes and accuracy of information.
Ad hoc purchasing and logistical tasks.
Managing discontinuation process.

Key Requirements:-

1+ years' experience in a similar role.
Excellent organisation.
Highly analytical with strong numeracy skills.
Strong prioritisation and timekeeping skills.
Able to work proactively with meticulous attention to detail.
Correctly determining when to escalate issues.
Able to manage own duties and workload.
Good communication skills within department, business and with external business partners.
Self- driven “can do attitude”.
Positive and proactive approach to tasks and duties.
Excellent written and spoken English.

Due to the anticipated interest in this role, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By applying for this role you will be asked to consent to the V&C GDPR Policy.