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MANAGING DIRECTOR - LUXURY BRAND
c.£110k plus benefits
We are currently recruiting for a niche luxury brand MD role - if you have good General Management retail experience or an extensive Product Management background please call Denise Matthews on 01442 345035 to discuss further or send your CV directly to Denise.matthews@diemconsultancy.com
SENIOR MERCHANDISER - LONDON
C. 50 - 55K
Our client business is in start-up mode with huge potential for growth and development, they have recognised the need to recruit a talented team with the skills and aspirations to work in a smaller organisation with the capacity to grow into larger roles and responsibilities.
The business has five sales channels internationally and is a full design business with production being sourced globally and distributed from the UK. They are recruiting for a Head of Merchandise to be responsible for developing from initial to end of life product cycle. Reporting to the MD and working cross functionally the Head of Merchandise manages the range direction and selection and then trades the season through to end of life.
This role offers an ambitious experienced Merchandiser, used to working with a senior team an excellent opportunity to expand their remit to full accountability, whilst being still operationally involved in the hands-on management of the product cycle.
If you have 5 years plus of Planning or Merchandise experience with fashion in your background and have well developed technical supply chain management ability, ideally in a multi-channel business apply with your CV for more information to recruitment@diemconsultancy.com
AREA MANAGER - LUXURY BRAND
C35K PLUS CAR ALLOWANCE AND BENEFITS
LONDON/M25
Due to enhanced investment in the brand our client is enjoying excellent growth and business development and is now seeking an experienced Manager with multi-site and ideally beauty sector experience or understanding.
The target is to drive results across the region of initially 6 – 8 spa stores, to deliver an outstanding service culture with deliver consistent standards whilst inspiring the team to be innovative and creative. Responsible for budgetary controls and KPI’s you manage the region as your own business & with exceptional communication skills you provide motivation which drives commitment to optimising bottom line results.
The development and training of the team is a strong motivator for you, both in development of management and professional training; plus you relish opening and managing new developments as well as seeking growth potential for the established units through good strategic planning and execution. Apply now with your CV and current package details to recruitment@diemconsultancy.com
Senior National Account Manager
£55 – 70K plus benefits
Location: Midlands/North
Responsible for the commercial development of national accounts 'cradle to grave' working with the category layers inside major grocery retailers, you will build relationships and develop the product proposition from a strong commercial viewpoint. The successful candidate will be fiercely numerate and have bottom line and results in clear focus in everything they do - with success for our client and the customer both having equal importance.
This is not a role where cold calling is needed - the leads are in place and free flowing, its about having great relationship management skills and the commercial vision and nous to be able to develop and consolidate the client base and product offer.
This role is free standing - no big teams to manage, but with extensive relationship and cross functional working. Far East liaison and other travel is part of the brief - if you have experience of this, great, if not it will be trained......your vision and hunger is more important.
With experience in both branded and white lable range building, strong category management and grocery market experience you are looking to join a business which is in growth and is currently developing a strong international presence as well as consolidating their UK proposition.
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MARKETING MANAGER - GUILDFORD
TO 42K PLUS CAR ALLOWANCE & BENEFITS
As a strongly recognised brand name our client is enjoying an exciting phase of growth and investment; this newly established role for a retail focused Marketing Manager role will work in close partnership with the global Marketing team and report directly to the UK MD. Managing the brand through the delivery and execution of local and brand driven marketing strategies, this offers a superb opportunity for a professional, results oriented Marketing Manager to make a distinct impact on the commercial business results and delivery standards.
Managing external relationships, including PR for the UK market to ensure targeted growth of brand awareness and drive traffic, Planning and delivering a busy events programme the role requires good relationships at local level nationally. With responsibility for delivery of the Uk brand materials you will support brand opportunities and the promotional schedule, working closely with the retail Operations team. This role crucially requires a candidate with good understanding of driving the web proposition and CRM.
Managing finance to optimise the budget, you are a strong negotiator and deliver great results . Managing others and Leadership comes naturally to you and you will enjoy coaching and developing an enthusiastic high-potential team. Measuring the value of Marketing and the return on investment is a natural motivator for you and you will relish developing a strong working partnership with the senior team. This is an exceptional opportunity to establish a new role for a household brand - send your CV now to find out more to recruitment@diemconsultancy.com
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER C.65 to 70K
WEST LONDON
Our client is a fashion forward ‘house of brands’, with a retail and wholesale proposition and is seeking to consolidate some aspects of their business and significantly develop other areas such as their already impressive portfolio of international markets.
Reporting to the FD the Financial Controller manages key aspects of the finance function to manage and optimise the business assets through best practise accounting and control systems, working collaboratively with the senior team to facilitate and optimise business performance.
With a strong & growing wholesale business across multiple international markets and brands this is a complex business and requires a qualified commercial retail finance expert –who is either already in the role and looking for a more challenging opportunity or is perhaps ready for their first number 2 position.
A professional leader who inspires others and can contribute to the organisation in periods of development and change is sought. Passionate about people you are enthusiastic and solution focused - you love fashion and lifestyle brands, and aspire to work in a creative culture. As a key player in a small senior team you have the ability to add value and through your strong relationship skills you communicate effectively at all levels across the business.
We are ideally seeking a commercial FC candidate who has experience in both wholesale and retail preferably with international experience and evidence of having developed high performing teams. With experience of working in either retail fashion or fmcg you will relish the pace of this fast moving retail and wholesale business.
To apply for this role please send your CV with a covering letter outlining current package to recruitment@diemconsultancy.com