Retail Operations Coordinator – Karen Millen
Born and bred in England, Karen Millen is known globally for creating beautifully crafted fashion for confident women who know their own style.
Each piece of their collection has been individually designed, hand-crafted and perfected by the designers in their in-house atelier to deliver their signature quality and attention to detail. From couture-inspired techniques to luxurious heritage fabrics, every KM garment has a story to tell.
Under the creative direction of their CCO, Gemma Metheringham, the range has become 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.
Karen Millen has a unique opportunity for a Retail Operations Coordinator to join the own buy and franchise teams. This role gives a fantastic insight into international retail especially the operations side, and is a great opportunity for someone wanting to expand their knowledge.
This role will touch all areas of the business from supporting with general admin and communications to assisting in delivering of projects and presentations.
The ideal candidate will have a professional approach toward to all aspects of their role, showing flexibility whilst still being organised and able to work under pressure.
We are looking for someone who can:
- Provide support in sales administration and the fulfilment of licencing products.
- Coordinate and assist the new store openings ensuring the allocation of VM and POSaccurately and within a timely manner
- Maintain departmental calendars and contact lists, including managing the teams annualleave
- Assist in the delivery of communication between all internal stakeholders, which caninclude newsletters, training design and new business informationAre you:
- A Confident communicator, ideally multi lingual
- Someone with a keen interest in retail business, fashion, and international culture
- An individual who can work proactively with excellent attention to detail
- Passionate about Karen Millen, the brand, culture and products
- Computer literate, with a basic knowledge of photoshopIn return for you offering us your talent and commitment, we can offer you:
- 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, or hot chocolate)
- An exciting, open and inspiring working environment, with friendly employees thatnurture and develop their skills
The chance to learn vital international retail knowledge from a well-established teamWe 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.
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 to recruitment@karenmillen.co.uk
Please note due to the high volume of applications that we receive only successful applicants will be contacted.