Country :United Kingdom
Region :North East
County :Tyne and Wear
Town :SOUTH SHIELDS
Category :Marketing
Contract type :Permanent
Availability :Part time
The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour's wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
We currently have a rare opportunity for a Head of Clothing to join our Menswear team based at Barbour House, South Shields. You will be responsible for the management & direction of the Men's Clothing business in line with agreed objectives. Driving the business forward across brands & categories in relation to sales, margin & strategic direction with adherence to agreed timelines. A key directive for this role will be aligning the Clothing range with the market opportunity, (Global)
on Price, on product direction and range structure and on relevance. You will be responsible for driving development to align to the retailers and their needs, in reference to our competitor set and the comparative ranges available to the market, while ensuring all men's clothing meets the company's high standards for quality, durability and craftmanship. You will be a key and valued member of the Men's Senior Team and will be pivotal in driving our 5yr strategy in product and sourcing plans. The ideal candidate will have expertise in Men's Jersey, Knitwear and shirting.
Benefits:
- Discretionary Company bonus scheme
- Staff Discount
- Staff Shop
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Wellbeing support
- Refer a friend
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
