Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit within the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for several Independent Sales Agents in Europe for fashion labels.

Job description:
In the role of Independent Sales Agent you are responsible for developing and establishing the brands by bringing in new clients. You arrange and follow up on appointments, advice and lead customers in their sales, fully understanding their buying behaviour and needs to maximise sales opportunities. You identify new markets and business opportunities through the development of a long term relationship with customers. Furthermore, you use your negotiation skills to capitalise on new businesses and overcome sales objections.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for is a well established Independent Sales Agent with knowledge and proved experience in the fashion design industry. You already represent other brands; you have excellent contacts with retail stores and prior experience in sales hunting roles. You are a reliable, committed, and enthusiastic person who has the ambition to succeed. In addition, you are able to work independently and you have strong interpersonal and selling skills, together with a commercial way of thinking.

Reports to:
Head Office

Salary:
On commission-basis

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Bonus based on sales performance

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency located in the heart of Rotterdam. We are the sole Fashion recruitment agency in Rotterdam. We are a young, dynamic and fashionable recruitment agency that offers a high class quality service with a personal approach and fair and honest conduct to all our clients. We recruit for Fashion and Retail professionals in middle and top management roles worldwide. Our vision is to become a successful company that is global leader in the recruitment of Fashion and Retail professionals. For the growth of our company we are looking for a Strategic Marketing Intern.

Job description:
As a Strategic Marketing Intern, you are responsible for the development, management and execution of the Skillz marketing and communications strategy, including our online presence and company website. You are also responsible for understanding the key drivers of the fashion business in terms of online marketing channels, direct marketing, visitors and conversion rate. You will develop and implement a marketing plan that will attract new clients, and you will grow client awareness and build our image preference within our target audiences. You achieve this by: managing and supporting our website; defining and managing our international offline and online communication strategy; developing online campaigns, affiliates and SEO; determining the right channels to help us convey our message and make media selections; acting as a Skillz ambassador, monitoring the correct use and promotion of Skillz; defining and managing a social media strategy; developing marketing collateral e.g. company profile, fashion blog, newsletter and email shots; taking care of all the other day to day marketing activities when necessary.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a passion for the Fashion industry and its related industries. You are currently studying for your Bachelor or Master degree in Marketing or Communications. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and experience with social media, Google AdWords and SEO techniques. You are a person with a sound mix of creative vision, communication and social skills. You are aware of the principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling services. Due to the dynamic nature of our business, self motivation and the ability to learn quickly are essential, and you must be a decisive, action-oriented individual with an entrepreneurial drive. You master the English language perfectly in word and writing and master one other Western European language, preferably Dutch.

Reports to:
Recruitment Manager

Job type:
Internship

Benefits:
We are offering a challenging internship within a young and dynamic company where you will be part of the company. You work independently and have high responsibilities. We have an excellent bonus package and offer you a permanent role after successful completion of your internship.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit within the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for an E-Commerce Manager for a fashion organisation.

Job description:
In the role of E-Commerce Manager you are responsible for the online activities including: website performance and support, online campaigns, affiliates and SEO. You are responsible for understanding the key drivers of the business in terms of customer acquisition costs, online marketing channels, direct marketing, visitors and customers conversion rate, merchandising plan, and pricing strategy. You will develop and implement a marketing plan that will attract new customers and focus on the online marketing investment and development of new online and off-line partnerships.    

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a Bachelor or a Master degree, preferably in Fashion or Marketing & Communications. You have at least 3 years of experience in marketing and business development. You have deep and full understanding of digital marketing strategy and social media and community management. Furthermore you are experienced in affiliate marketing. You have excellent analytical skills and the ability to synthesise large amounts of data and information. You are fluent in English and master the Italian, French or Spanish language as well.

Reports to:
Marketing Manager

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client is offering a challenging opportunity in a high paced environment, where people with passion for fashion work together in achieving common goals. Our client gives you the chance to contribute to the growth of their international well known brands, in an informal environment, with a competitive remuneration packages.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit for the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for a Merchandiser for a fashion organisation.

Job description:
In the role of Merchandiser you are responsible for ensuring that products appears in the right stores at the appropriate time and in the correct quantities. You accurately forecast trends per season to achieve sales, stock turn and profit objectives. You plan products ranges and prepare sales and stock plan in collaboration with buyers. You forecast profits and sales, and optimise the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas. You plan budgets and present sales forecasts and figures for new ranges. You propose appropriate range plans to maximise sales and achieve business objectives. You follow up on store reorders to maintain stock levels and replenishment models. You ensure correct stock levels to support new product introductions, seasonal launches, window displays and other marketing programmes. You analyse every aspect of bestsellers (bestselling price points, colours, styles) and ensure that bestsellers reach their full potential. You monitor the slow sellers and take the necessary actions. You analyse previous season’s sales and report on the current season’s lines. You make financial presentations to senior managers. You work closely with VM staff and department heads to achieve maximum visibility of the products and maximise customer interest and sales. You work closely with buyers to meet with suppliers and manage the distribution of stock by negotiating cost prices, ordering stock, timescales and delivery dates.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a Bachelor or a Master, preferably in Fashion or Economics. You have at least two years of experience in Buying & Merchandising. You have a proven track record in the Fashion industry. You are used to working for multi site operations. You are analytical and numerical skilled, to work out budgets and understand sales figures. You have the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment, and to quickly identify problems and recommend solutions. You have a strong commercial acumen and the ability to understand what will appeal to customers. You have the ability to work well as part of a team and to build and maintain effective working relationship with a wide range of people. You have sound decision-making skills and the ability to plan and prioritise. Your proficiency in written and spoken English and Dutch; other European languages are an asset.

Reports to:
Operations Manager

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers a challenging position and the chance to contribute to the growth of their international well known brands, in an informal environment, with opportunities and a competitive remuneration packages.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit for the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for a Demand Planner for an international jeans wear brand.

Job description:
In the role of Demand Planner you are responsible for coordinating product demand in accordance with the sales plan. You partner with assigned European markets to forecast product demand within a target range of sales plan, adjusting as when business environment requires. You support forecast upload process of markets and ensures quality of data in system. You review forecasted demand of assigned markets and adjust as business environment requires. On the buying side; you procure products, revise data, review purchase requisition suggestions from MRP, and take minimum buying decisions to ensure inventory availability in line with agreed objectives and deadlines. You monitor purchase requisition conversion into purchase order and factory acceptance. You assist assigned markets with questions on sales order entry, buying decisions and product availability. You deliver Forecast & Buy reports for senior management. You execute important sales initiatives, including strategic buys. On the inventory side; you optimise regional sales opportunity of inventory, analyse excess inventory to support inventory management and retail with sales opportunities and programs. You review provision reserves on aged inventory on a monthly basis. You look for opportunities to cancel/delay purchase orders as demand fluctuates. You partner with Allocation Coordinator on product delays, airfreight request, and market priorities. You produce reports that inform the organisation of the inventory situation.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a Bachelor degree, preferably in Business. You have a background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning. You are highly skilled in the demand planning process within the Fashion Industry. You have experience with planning modules within any ERP system (PeopleSoft/JDE or others). You have knowledge of demand management forecasting tools, forecasting processes in sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing and supply chain issues. You have strong mathematical abilities and spreadsheet analysis. You have knowledge of key inventory performance metrics, turns, margin contributions etc., and the ability to lead cross-functionally. You have good communications and team building skills, are detail oriented and extreme accurate.  Affinity with the fashion industry is a must as well as good knowledge of the English language.

Reports to:
Head Operations

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers a challenging job within a dynamic international company with excellent packages.

Company information:
Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit for the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Footwear & Accessories, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury, we are currently recruiting for a Sourcing Assistant for an international jeans wear brand.

Job description:
In the role of Sourcing Assistant you are responsible for taking care of all production related issues for the factories the company works with. You will be liaising with suppliers on a national and international basis as well as working with the Buyers and Garment Technologists in house. Your duties consist of managing the new supplier set up procedure, preparing all information needed for the factories to start up production. You will manage suppliers in terms of costs, stock levels, order fulfilment and developing new ranges. You Measure, fit and comment on size test and pre production samples. You communicate with external and internal parties, managing and analysis of supplier database, managing supplier’s queries in terms of trim issues, production and deliveries.

Requirements:
The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for is a bright articulate individual with a passion for fashion. You have a bachelor degree, preferably in Fashion. You have affinity with denim and good knowledge of the English language. The position is ideally suited to a recent Fashion graduate looking to develop their career within Sourcing.

Reports to:
Head Operations

Salary:
Negotiable

Job type:
Permanent

Benefits:
Our client offers a challenging job within a dynamic international company with excellent packages.

Company information:

Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit in the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Retail Management, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury we are currently recruiting for an experienced Retail Planning Analyst for a well-known international clothing and footwear company in the Netherlands.

Job description:

Working together with buyers you help develop strategic and tactical plans to ensure maximum sales, inventory and bottom line profitability. You will develop financial strategies by analyzing historical data and current leads and identify risk and opportunities by department and class. Working with category partners, merchandisers and business unit you will develop a comprehensive strategy aligning the financial and product opportunities. Up to date information is very important, you will recap and forecast data in a weekly/monthly/quarterly basis. Create open to buy forecasts. You will manage a small team (coach, train and develop).

Requirements:

The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has at least 5 years experience in retail planning or buying environment. Multi-store environment experience is preferred. Experience in a multi-currency environment and complex gross margin profitability planning. Financial analytical skills are must (retail math, financial planning and assortment planning skills). Knowledge of electronic planning systems such as open-to-buy, distribution and reporting. Need experience with SVi (Island Pacific) or other similar planning tool. Prior management experience and team management skills. Detail-oriented, well organized with good analytical skills. English fluency required.

Salary: EUR 40.000 – EUR 60.000

Job type: Permanent

Benefits:

Our client offers you a competitive benefit program that includes salary, insurance and health care package. Also provides 15 percent discount on purchases. Our client ensures the wellness of their employees and family members, and creates a positive working environment.

Company information:

Skillz Recruitment is an international Fashion and Retail recruitment agency. We recruit in the divisions Fashion & Luxury, Retail Management, Beauty & Cosmetics and Living & Lifestyle. For our division Fashion & Luxury we are currently recruiting for an experienced Buyer Women’s Sports and Urban Wear for a well-known international clothing and footwear company in the Netherlands.

Job description:

In the role of Buyer Women’s Sports and Urban Wear you are responsible for the strategic planning, leadership and success of your category.  Your goal is to create a retail position in the category.  As functional team member of the category team you work together to achieve business goals.  You need to manage your category team by coaching, training and developing members.  You will be responsible for putting your category up front in the product creation process. Communication is key as you need to share your vision and business result with business units, functional and category teams.  Once a month you will participate in a business review meeting with Allocation and Planning.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate Skillz Recruitment is looking for has a minimum of 5 years retail buying experience with a bachelor level thinking skills and action.  You need to be an expert in excel and have experience with a merchandising system.  Needs to have experience or genuine interest in sports and urban fashion.  People management experience a must.  English language required, more languages preferred.

Reports to: Director of Purchasing

Salary: €40.000 – €60.000

Job type: Permanent

Benefits:

Our client offers you a competitive benefit program that includes salary, insurance, health care package and share purchasing plan. Also provides 15 percent discount on purchases. Our client ensures the wellness of their employees and family members, and creates a positive working environment. “Relax and work hard”.