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J. Barbour & Sons Ltd founded in 1894 is a British lifestyle brand, home to the iconic wax jacket we design,manufactureandmarketstylishfunctionalclothingandfootwearformen,womenandchildren inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. We are the proud holder of Royal warrants, and remain true to our core values as a fifth-generationfamily business.Barbouris sold inover 40countries worldwide, including Europe,the US and Japan but we have our headquarters and roots firmly located in the North East of England.
PositionOverview
We are looking for an undergraduate student to join the UK&I Marketing Team in our London showroom in a Visual Merchandising Student Placement. Throughout this period the successful applicant will work with the wider Visual Merchandising team support their development and maintenance of our brand aesthetics throughout key Whole accounts and Barbour Retail stores.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support with VM standards across all accounts and doors.
- Assist in training in store staff on brand standards, mannequin styling, product display and window execution.
- Assist in the collaboration with the account managers to deliver any key product information or seasonal focuses to all accounts and doors.
- Complete weekly VM reports outlining visits completed that week.
- Work with the retail store managers on supporting with brand specialists in store.
- Support the Marketing & PR teams with event setups where required.
- Assist with the seasonal setup in brand showrooms in London and South Shields ready for sell in and project managing the Dublin showroom set up.
- Undertakeanyotherreasonableactivity,asmayberequiredbyseniormanagement.
Skills and Experience
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Good planning and organisation
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strives for continuous improvement
- Awareness of the fashion and textile industry
- An interest and understanding of the Barbour brand
Additional Information:
- To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course and able to undertake 12-months in industry as part of your course.
Benefits
- Staff discount
- 25 days holiday as standard (prorata’d to holiday year) plus bank holidays
- Wellbeing support
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
