Experience

Salvesen Graham

• United Kingdom
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Production Manager

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  Production of The Collection by Salvesen Graham; product line of award winning luxury interior design studio that creates beautiful classic interiors from city to country to coast, that meet the high expectations of their discerning UK and international clients.Managing buying, merchandising, product development, range building and strategy for The Collection. Responsibilities also include financial management and reporting, logistics, developing and building trade relationships, photoshoot management, direction and styling, team management, project management, copywriting and launching product in the US. Show less

• Production Coordinator

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2022

  Production, buying, merchandising, product development, range building, strategy, financial management, analysis and reporting, shoot direction and styling, as well as trade relationship development for The Collection by Salvesen Graham.



David Phillips

• United Kingdom
• Furniture
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Junior Buyer - Furniture & Accessories

  • Sep 2020 - Oct 2021

  Buying for David Phillips; furniture and accessory provider to property clients. David Phillips is the market lead for the BTR sector with a focus on providing design lead furniture to a rapidly growing and competitive market. Supporting the Buyer for sourcing, developing and optimising the furniture and upholstery collection to create a compelling, balanced and innovative range. Supporting on all stages of the critical path and product development for upholstery, cabinetry and beds. Managing buying for the accessories collection including lighting, artwork, textiles, mirrors and rugs. Sourcing product, range building, sourcing and onboarding new suppliers, sampling, quality review, copywriting, styling and managing product for photoshoot, maintaining the critical path. Building the supplier base by sourcing new suppliers and factories in Europe and the UK in response to Brexit and global supply chain issues with the Far East. Strengthen our relationships with our Far East suppliers and factories to optimise fundamental business. Sourcing suppliers suitable for other areas of the business including residential projects, rental and commercial projects. Managing buying for residential projects predominantly in the BTR sector. This includes sourcing product to client specification, negotiation, pricing, sample reviews, sourcing bespoke product, working closely with Design, Operations, and Project Management teams to collaboratively delivery project to a tight timeline coordinating several waves of install and to a demanding client brief. Managing bespoke product requests for clients by sourcing product to an exact criteria and working closely with suppliers to deliver. Producing all product copywriting for the business. Show less



Sophie Conran

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Buyer - Home

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2020

  Working on all aspects of buying and range building from sourcing and networking at trade fairs, building relationships with suppliers, negotiating terms, producing design briefs for suppliers, product development from inspiration to launch, sampling management, maintaining progression of the critical path and presenting product development and range building to the Director for sign off. Working closely with the designer to develop and design product across furniture, textiles, lighting, tableware and glassware, bed, bath and table linen categories. Managing development of more environmentally conscious packaging, launching gift boxing and delivering branding consistency across all own development product. Managing the Buying intern’s workload and responsible for their development. Possessing a through and in depth product knowledge and understanding of current trends and the customer. Show less



BrandAlley.co.uk

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buying Assistant - Decorative Home & Garden

  • Feb 2018 - Sep 2018

  Working in a fast paced flash sales environment for a multi-channel premium to luxury branded online members only retailer. Producing on-time and accurate product creation, image collation and copywriting. Working closely with the production team to optimise the look and feel of each promotion, carrying out final checks to ensure the promotion is uploaded successfully. Maintaining the critical path. Communicating with suppliers and liaising with the Marketing, PR and Editorial teams on a daily bases. Managing all aspects of delivery for buying department, assisting CS in resolving product issues and maintaining a track record of customer satisfaction. Researching brand and competitor activity and staying up to date with current trends within the premium and luxury market at all times. Visiting trade fairs to search for new potential suppliers and network with existing. Attending supplier meetings to discuss future sales and review new product ranges. Show less



achica

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Buying Assistant - Bed & Bath

  • Jan 2018 - Feb 2018

  A member of the Bed and Bath buying team at members only online retailer achica, focused on delivering a commercial product range to the customer and successful sales. (achica was bought by BrandAlley in February 2018.) A member of the Bed and Bath buying team at members only online retailer achica, focused on delivering a commercial product range to the customer and successful sales. (achica was bought by BrandAlley in February 2018.)



Laura Ashley

• United Kingdom
• Retail
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Assistant Store Manager

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2018

  Assisting in managing a team of 8 and deputising in the absence of the Store Manager. Selling a premium British brand image and advising customers in interior design and fashion, drawing on my in-depth product knowledge. Providing a high level of customer service as well as daily financial, logistical, H&S and staff management responsibilities.Creating VM displays and applying direction from VM department. Planning and managing launch of new season ranges including selecting and ordered furniture for store, making decorating and lighting decisions, dealing with contractors and implementing new store design.Working in a fast paced target driven environment with a rapid turnover, constantly problem solving and making decisions to ensure targets and deadlines are met. Show less

• Senior Sales Leader

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2016

  Specialising in the Home Department and being the Interior Design point of contact within the store.

• Sales Leader

  • Apr 2016 - Jul 2016

  Driving sales and supervising the shop floor team.