Fashion & Lifestyle Recruitment

Junior Buyer Birmingham Rewarding, visionary and fast paced – our clients’ Buying Department are looking for a Junior Buyer to join their passionate creative team in Birmingham. You will make effective and commercially focused buying decisions to buy product across ladieswear under the management and supervision of your Senior Buyer. As a Junior Buyer you should be highly motivated, with technical flair, excellent communication skills and a can-do attitude. Ideally with 2 years’ experience in a similar role. Responsibilities: Completes all processes with reference to daily/weekly sales, as well as longer term plans. Reporting and effectively communicate all key information in trading meeting to Buyer and Directors. Generate ideas and suggestion to impact the business with reference to promotions and mark downs. Provides SWOT analysis on designated categories. Monitors and maintains stocks as per KPI’s set and manages open to buy accordingly. Responds to competitor analysis. Support your Senior Buyer to develop new strategies for the business and department. Complete buying trips as and when needed. In return you can expect an excellent salary, a high level of training and development and a great working environment.

Buying Admin Assistant Birmingham We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Buying Admin Assistant to join a dynamic team. You will be responsible for providing administration support to the Buying team and ensuring that all aspects of the buying process are running smoothly and efficiently. This role is ideal for individuals who possess strong organisational skills and have a keen eye for detail. Duties Order Management • Use of internal software to Input and update weekly purchase orders. • Action any order amendments under direction of the B&M team. Critical Path Management • Managing critical path information with the suppliers (sending template and chasing updated information). • Using Critical path to ensure timely delivery of stock into the Warehouse, highlighting any possible risks and reasons for delays to the B&M team on outstanding samples/approvals. • Managing approval process, chasing suppliers for Buying samples/Outstanding approvals/fit samples, filing accordingly. Trading Information • Preparing weekly and seasonal analysis (Traffic light documents). • Ensuring preparation for Trade Meeting. • Creating and updating ‘New in’ competitive analysis. • Creating and updating Benchmarking information. • Creating and updating departmental trend and product research. • Monthly comp shop/store visits with report. Sample Management • Creating and chasing sample tracker from all suppliers. • Processing samples received (fits, development, shoots/meetings). • Labelling, logging organizing and filing samples including press and bought. • Collating and preparing meeting samples. • Preparing samples for fit meetings and recording fit notes. Administrative Support • Receiving, sending and logging in/out post accordingly. • Dealing with telephone, email queries. • Dealing with department queries, both internally and externally. • Supplier/Meetings minute taking and distributions. Key experience, skills and abilities; • Strong understanding of fashion trends and knowledge of the high street. • Excellent communication and team working skills with the ability to adapt. • Able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. • Good attention to detail and strong organizational skills. • Excellent working knowledge of Excel, word and Outlook.

New Business Development Executive Leicester Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and skilled New Business Development Executive who is motivated by identifying, pursuing, and securing new customers and business streams. Our client is renowned for world-class apparel printing for fashion retail, exceptional customer service, and industry-leading technical expertise, technology, and innovation. In this role, you will be responsible for building new customer relationships and prospecting opportunities beyond the retail arena, where they already hold a strong market presence. You will consistently deliver outstanding customer service, using strong relationship-building skills and a deep understanding of customer needs to open doors to new opportunities. This position is ideal for a target-driven individual who thrives on meeting and exceeding goals. You will report to the Head of Sales. In return, there is a generous salary and exciting benefits on offer to an exceptional candidate. Key Responsibilities • Take ownership of new business development volume targets • Travel regularly to trade events, client meetings, and prospect sites across the UK (full driving licence required). • Prospect new non-retail business sectors such as Promotional, Entertainment, Sport, Contract Printing, Print on Demand, Charity, Local Government Procurement, and Education/Workwear. • Visit clients to present opportunities and represent at trade events. • Maintain the CRM system, managing inbound enquiries and tracking both legacy and new opportunities. • Build long-term, partnership-focused relationships with external partners, ensuring service excellence. • Support marketing activity by contributing to the development of marketing materials. • Grow performance within existing business by identifying product whitespace and new trading mechanisms. • Identify priority sectors and build relationships to onboard new business channels. • Manage account development against a structured list of key target accounts and support onboarding with the central team. • Support team and sales initiatives, lead by example, and contribute to a positive company culture. Qualifications and Experience • Minimum of 2 years’ new business development experience within a relevant industry. • Confident, self-motivated, and driven, with proven ability to identify and close opportunities. • Willingness to travel locally and nationally to meet clients and prospects. • Strong communication skills at all levels, both verbal and written, with the ability to deliver a compelling sales message. • Customer-focused, target-driven, and committed to achieving high standards of service. • Numerate, with the ability to analyse and utilise data effectively. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office packages. • Full driving licence. • Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to overcome challenges and deliver results. • Strong ability to influence and engage key stakeholders. • Able to work independently within agreed boundaries. • Versatile, tenacious, people-oriented, and results-driven.

Garment Technologist - Ladieswear Birmingham My client offers timeless clothing that appeals to women of all ages. They pride themselves on quality and style, ensuring their customers find the perfect outfit for any occasion. They are seeking a Garment Technologist to join the team, you will play a crucial part in upholding the commitment to quality and innovation in ladies' fashion. Key Responsibilities: • Take full responsibility for fit, technical standards, and quality expectations for assigned product categories, from first fit through to production. • Lead and participate in weekly fit sessions alongside the Buying team, offering technical advice and recommending fit improvements. • Measure, evaluate, and prepare fit samples; finalise specifications including grading using electronic tools. • Clearly instruct suppliers on garment fit, construction, and quality expectations. Ensure all specs and quality standards are understood and maintained. • Maintain a consistent fit aligned with the customer expectations. Conduct detailed quality assessments and identify areas for improvement. • Raise and manage all specification sheets and ensure they align with critical path timelines. • Review and interpret test reports, conduct risk assessments, and approve wash care instructions. • Work closely with the Buying team to seal styles on time. Monitor and chase all stages of the critical path to prevent delays. • Assist with stock buy processing, manage sample storage areas, and support warehouse operations as needed. • Oversee and maintain sample storage areas including reference sections, production samples, photoshoot samples, shipment samples, and stock buys—ensuring timely stock rotation. Required Skills & Experience: • Strong understanding of garment construction, patterns, and grading. • High attention to detail with a strong eye for fit and quality. • Excellent communication skills to liaise effectively with internal teams and suppliers. • Ability to manage multiple priorities within critical deadlines. • Proficiency with electronic workbooks and technical specification documentation.

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Childrenswear Design Manager Cheshire Head Office (3 days office-based) with flexibility My client is a family-owned licensed apparel company passionate about creating high-quality, on-trend products for a diverse portfolio of licensed brands. Our collaborative culture values creativity, accountability, and long-term relationships with partners, licensors, and employees. You’ll work in a creative, collaborative environment with opportunities for growth, travel, and involvement in exciting licensed projects. The Role They are recruiting for a talented and experienced Childrenswear Design Manager to lead a dynamic design team. This is an exciting opportunity to shape creative vision into commercially successful, licensor-approved apparel collections. What You’ll Do: Provide strategic direction and hands-on leadership across multi-product categories Manage and mentor a large design team, fostering a positive and supportive culture Liaise with licensors, retailers, and internal teams to ensure brand alignment Oversee creative briefs, quality control, and timely delivery Stay ahead of market trends and drive innovation in seasonal collections What We’re Looking For: Degree in Fashion Design or similar Minimum 6 years’ experience in the licensing industry At least 3 years managing a large design team Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop) Strong knowledge of fabrics, techniques, and manufacturing processes

Homewares Buyer West Yorkshire (hybrid working) The Homewares Buyer will lead and develop the home offering across textiles, décor, soft furnishings, lighting and furniture. You will blend own-brand product development with off-the-shelf sourcing to build ranges that feel unique for the customer: eclectic, colourful, story-driven and remarkable. This is not a traditional corporate buying role — it's creative, varied, hands-on and ideal for someone who loves autonomy, pace and making things happen. Key Responsibilities Range Development & Product Creation Create exciting, commercially viable homewares ranges across multiple categories. Drive a mix of own-brand product development (textiles strongly preferred) and bought-in product selection. Continually research trends, themes, materials and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities. Present proposals and range builds to senior leadership for sign-off. Supplier Management & Sourcing Build and maintain strong supplier relationships globally. Lead supplier meetings — develop product, negotiate cost prices, minimum quantities and delivery dates. Assess quality, sustainability, compliance and ethical considerations across all products. Trading, Planning & Critical Path Own the critical path end-to-end, ensuring all products launch on time. Place all initial orders in line with forecasts and targets. Maintain 100% accuracy in product data, costing and style setup. Analyse performance to maximise opportunities and mitigate risks. Cross-Functional Collaboration Work with Creative, Photography and Design teams to deliver brilliant online and catalogue imagery. Liaise with Digital Trading, Web Merchandising and Marketing to optimise product presentation. Support Direct Mail themes with cohesive storytelling and product selection. Present your range to external partners for wholesale and marketplace opportunities. Leadership & Team Development Lead, support and develop the Buyers Assistant, nurturing skills and building capability. Person Specification Minimum 3 years’ experience in buying for homewares, fashion or a related consumer product category. Demonstrable experience in product development and/or working with manufacturers (textiles advantageous). Strong commercial and analytical abilities to optimise trading performance. Confident negotiator with global supplier experience. Experience in multi-channel retail Experience in wholesaling or marketplace exposure.