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Junior Buyer Leeds / Hybrid We are looking for a Junior Buyer to take ownership of Accessories, Nightwear and Swimwear categories. This is a hands-on buying role with responsibility for both product selection and product development, working closely with Design, Merchandising, QC, Marketing and E-Commerce teams to deliver exciting, commercial ranges that resonate with the customer. You will be responsible for managing your own product areas end-to-end, building strong supplier relationships, translating trends into commercial product, and driving sales and profit through well-planned, well-executed ranges. Key Responsibilities Take ownership of sourcing, developing and selecting product ranges across your categories Build, maintain and develop strong, effective supplier relationships Lead product development from concept through to delivery, managing the critical path and key deadlines Create and implement range plans and category strategies in line with brand direction and customer needs Monitor stock performance against KPIs and manage OTB accordingly Analyse trade, sales and margin performance, identifying risks and opportunities Contribute to planning, trade and sales meetings with clear, data-driven insight Communicate key information clearly to senior stakeholders, including Buyers, Head of Buying and Directors Identify growth opportunities within your categories through trend analysis and competitor benchmarking Translate relevant trends into commercially viable product appropriate for the brand Liaise closely with Merchandising, QC, Creative, Marketing and E-Commerce teams to maximise product performance Support marketing and e-commerce activity to drive online sales Carry out regular competitor analysis and market research Attend buying trips and relevant trade fairs in the UK and internationally as required Develop a growing understanding of trading across all departments About You Experience Experience at Senior Assistant Buyer or Junior Buyer level within a fashion buying team Background in women’s clothing and/or accessories buying Experience of being responsible for your own product areas is desirable Strong understanding of critical path management Confident analysing sales, margin and stock data Experience working cross-functionally with QC, Merchandising, Creative and Marketing Proven ability to build and maintain effective supplier relationships Negotiation experience Good market and competitor knowledge Desirable: Experience with a variety of supplier bases (direct, landed, global sourcing) Experience of range building and departmental strategy Attendance at relevant trade fairs

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.

Assistant Merchandiser Birmingham Are you looking for stability and the chance to work with a great company going through the most exciting time? Our client is an amazing ladieswear fashion retailer who are going through an exciting period of growth and are growing the Merchandise function, they are actively recruiting for an Assistant Retail Merchandiser. Tasks, duties & responsibilities: • To prepare reporting and present in Weekly and Monthly Trading Meetings. • Drives the trade model to their area. • Reviews Daily and Weekly Sales performance actions where required. • Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk. • Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin. • Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise. • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement. • Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy, processes and department development. • Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data. • Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams. • Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

Junior Merchandiser Birmingham Our client is an established ladies multi-channel fashion retailer based in the west midlands area and are looking for a talented retail merchandiser to join and support the merchandising team. The company designs and develops Ladieswear for a broad range of customers, seeking the correct look and fit of all ages to ensure that the product fits beautifully, and performs well. Job Description: • To prepare reporting and present in weekly and monthly trading meetings. • Drive the trade model • Reviews daily and weekly sales performance actions where required. • Reviews over and under performance at product level and drives trading actions to maximise potential and minimise risk. • Seeds and manages a WSSI by accurately forecasting demand, OTB, returns and margin. • Takes ownership of the critical path and takes appropriate action on issues when they arise. • As well as being competent in preparing trading reports/packs will also make recommendations for reporting improvements across the B&M function and implement. • Fully aware of the principles and contribution to the overall business strategy. Processes and department development • Builds effective and open relationships with all members of the buying and merchandising team, based on reliable, accurate and relevant data. • Ensures productive relationship between merchandising function and all other business areas to ensure goals achieved, specifically the design and accounts teams. • Delivers key information at the right time, to the right people, and presents when necessary.

Senior Designer- Menswear Manchester We’re looking for a really creative and passionate streetwear and all-round designer to take the helm on several inhouse projects / collaboration brands that our client is bringing to market. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious person to join a fast-paced and fast-growing company. The successful applicant will be working as part of a close-knit team, working with some of the country’s largest and most influential retailers and directional streetwear customers on varied product areas. Office based role in a Manchester city centre office. The Role: To take the lead on creatives for several brands / brand partnerships Work between Director and the brand partners Create direction for upcoming seasonal drops Design multi product collections Work with tech team to allocate size specs / create fits as needed Brief collections out to suppliers and follow up sample development with Account Manager Review samples on receipt and issue comments to suppliers Attend trade shows / research trips Visit suppliers as needed and within comfort level of applicant Visit customers as needed to hold development meetings and sample reviews About you: Must be passionate and driven to succeed, with a strong work ethic. Able to work as part of a team and share ideas / present to the wider team and customers. Previous experience is essential along with knowledge of and experience liaising with various customers and factories. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Good commercial perspective & creativity skills. Strong organizational & time management skills. Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities. Keen fashion interest If this sounds like it could be you, we would love to hear from you!