WSA Opportunities

Born and bred in England, The Karen Millen brand is known globally for creating beautifully crafted fashion for confident women who know their own style. Each piece of our collection has been individually designed, hand-crafted and perfected by our design team in our in-house atelier to deliver our signature quality and attention to detail. From couture-inspired techniques to luxurious heritage fabrics, every KM garment has a story to tell.

Our collection is a curated collection of perfectly cut trend-led and investment pieces offering an elevated, tailored approach to fashion. Truly international, Karen Millen has stores in over 65 countries across six continents including flagship stores in London’s Knightsbridge and New York’s Fifth Avenue. We are looking for a talented candidate with an interest in international retail and Merchandising to join our Franchise Merchandising team.

The individual will support in the accurate allocation and replenishment of stock, to provide the required stock levels within our International Franchise stores. We are looking for someone who is forward thinking with a proactive approach, who is excited by the prospect of working within an international market.

We are looking for someone who can:

• Provide excellent customer service to the Karen Millen international franchise partners
• Fulfil partner stock orders through highly accurate data entry working with internal systems
• Perform business analysis using Microsoft Packages
• Use both product and international market knowledge to work with business owners and brand managers to recommend stock/buying strategy and tactical initiatives
• Display tenacity and commercial intelligence in recommending and executing strategies to
  maximise profitability of both own business and that of the franchise partners

Are you:

• Highly numerate and accurate with excellent written English
• A Confident communicator
• Some with a keen interest in retail business, fashion, and international culture

In return for you offering us your talent and commitment, we can offer you:

• The chance to work alongside some of the most talented Merchandisers in the industry
• A competitive salary based on your skills and established experience
• A full benefits scheme, which includes a generous staff discount, private health insurance and an interest free travel loan
• Copious cups of coffee (or tea)
• An exciting, open and inspiring working environment

Our office is an incredibly creative environment including an enthusiastic, hands on Design Studio and an in-house Atelier creating all product for the brand, utilizing our pattern cutters’ skills and hand drawn prints and embroidery.

We know our employees are the strength and drive behind Karen Millen. They constantly mould to the needs of their clients by adding value and pushing themselves beyond their expectations to stay ahead of the game.

This role is a fantastic chance to shape and influence the future aesthetics of the brand.

If you feel you would strive in an environment like this, then please apply……
If you are interested in applying send your Covering Letter and CV by 12 June 2016 to
WorkWithUs@karenmillen.co.uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive only successful applicants will be contacted.