The company is based in Long Eaton, near Nottingham, in the factory we have occupied for the best part of a century. We continue to draw on the traditional clothing techniques and expertise of the Nottingham area where the company was founded back in 1860. We also have offices in London, where the marketing, online and wholesale team reside.

We have always been innovators, with a history of introducing new garments and developing our own unique fabrics. Today we draw on our rich heritage to create clothes that are both timeless and modern.

We are always on the lookout for interested, knowledgeable individuals with a passion for craftsmanship and exceptional customer service. If you’d like to speculatively send through your CV, we’ll always consider you when a suitable position does become available.

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@sunspel.com

Sunspel makes beautiful, everyday clothing that forms the foundation of the modern luxury wardrobe. We have been handcrafting garments and innovating unique fabrics in the UK for over 160 years, building a global reputation for uncompromising quality, timeless design, and luxury fabrics. We believe in making clothes with care. We care about where we source our materials from, the people we work with and the quality of everything we do.

We have a unique opportunity within our business; we are looking for a Garment Technologist who is engaged and excited by our brand.

Your core responsibilities will be:

As a Garment Technologist you will be working within a team to organise the production of approved prototypes thorough liaison with designers and specific factories. You will also be required to provide our Production team with information at ‘pre-production’ stage and to assist with all technical aspects of garments produced by the design department.

The role will include, but not be limited to:

• To translate design sketches into workable technical construction notes and diagrams through communication with design and factories.
• Ensure the design team’s designs are not compromised and interpreting the design aesthetic from sketch into reality while engineering product to optimise efficient manufacturing and maximise profitability.
• To collaborate with the team to create and maintain the size and fitting standards library with the ownership of blocks, grade rules and size charts etc.
• Maintain the consistency of fit, models size, how to measure guides and mannequin standards to ensure consistency with fit for all products and provide information to design and Production in and out of house.
• To work on patterns and where able to consult with the pattern cutters at factories to achieve the required pattern.
• Liaise with specific factories to produce prototypes made to design and factory requirements and to chase these prototypes when needed.
• To research trims, interlinings etc., for these prototypes.
• To be aware of specific factory equipment, machinery, and restrictions.
• To complete trim information for new styles each season for sampling and costing purposes.
• To oversee with Design team prototype and sample fitting sessions to make accurate notes relating to garment construction.
• To alter and update technical construction details as required and provide a complete and accurate file with each new style as required to deadlines.
• Be responsible for the specific technical elements of the Product Technical Specification Package, creating and managing the construction details, size charts, key technical areas, including packaging information.
• To assist in chasing and checking sample garments as they return from factories and are picked as technical/production samples.
• To prepare notes and new style samples for production purposes and attend relevant pre- production meetings with factories.
• To organise re-sampling prior to production to improve specific technical problems found during sampling and inform production departments if re-sampling is needed. 
• To liaise with factories during sampling as needed regarding construction of garments. To maximise performance of quality and collaborate with production and product development to achieve the required margin targets.
• To assist with collection preparation, as necessary. 
• Any other duties, not specified above, as outlined by your Line Manager, and considered relevant for the proper performance of your role.

The candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• 3 years’ experience in similar role(s)
• Clothing manufacturing background.
• Exceptional knowledge working with a critical path.
• Used to working in a fast-paced environment and have a proactive approach to tasks.
• Super organised; ability to plan, schedule and collaborate with all relevant stakeholders.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe suite.

This is a full-time role based in our design studio in Long Eaton near Nottingham.

The Company

Sunspel makes beautiful everyday clothes that are the foundation of the modern luxury wardrobe. We have been handcrafting garments and innovating unique fabrics in the UK for over 160 years, building a global reputation for uncompromising quality, timeless design, and luxury fabrics. We believe in making clothes with care. We care about where we source our materials from, the people we work with and the quality of everything we do.

Our timeless wardrobe classics are a part of Britain’s cultural heritage. We made some of the world’s earliest T-shirts in the late 1800s, introduced the Boxer Short to the UK in 1947, and our Riviera Polo Shirt was tailored for the ultimate icon of British style, James Bond. We have several stores in London, USA and Tokyo as well as being stocked in the top wholesalers globally.

The Role

You will plan, trade and analyse the Sunspel Menswear (casual) womenswear and accessories range across our e-commerce and retail stores. Responsible for managing the stock levels within our stores and warehouses to ensure we potentialize any sales opportunities and reduce any markdown risk. You will be reporting into the Head of Merchandising and will be responsible for managing and developing more junior members of the team. You will work closely with Design, Production, Retail & E-com team and build strong relationships with the Finance, Marketing and Wholesale teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecast sales budgets at seasonal and category level, support by analysis and present to directors.
• Range build – Collaborate with design, hit agreed buy budgets, balance historical data with the latest trends.
• Trade – Focus on the best and worst styles, collaborate with all teams within the business to optimize or improve performance.
• Excellent communicator - Share insightful analysis with the brand, presenting to the senior leadership team and influencing the commerciality of the range.
• Manage promotions and sales – Help define the discounting strategy, select lines to reduce and depths. 
• Control stock levels within the business - Forecasts stock required to hit sales plans within each channel, ensure critical path deadlines are followed, agree timescales and delivery dates with production, complete all necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Manage the distribution of stock, ensure the allocation strategy achieves the company’s objectives, oversee stock consolidations of fragmented styles.
• Use specialist in-house computer software to oversee sales statistics, produce sales projections and present spreadsheets, graphs and other data when required to do so.
• Profile customers seasonally, share this information with the wider business.
• Challenge current ways of working, bring new ideas and processes to make us as efficient as possible.
• Any other duties required by your line Manager.

Experience and skills

• Experience of strategy creation and execution
• Experience of clothing merchandising essential
• Experienced in range planning
• Experienced in forecasting & managing OTB
• Excellent PC skills
• Good organisational skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Good interpersonal skills
• Have a good understanding of working to critical dates and deadlines.
• Passionate about your work with a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work on own initiative and manage own time. 
• Excellent IT skills, Microsoft Office, and Excel.

This is a full-time role based at our head office in Long Eaton, Nottingham.

Travel will be required with the role.

Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Salary dependent on experience.

To apply, please attach a CV and covering letter to: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/merchandiser-37971

The Company

Sunspel makes beautiful, everyday clothing that forms the foundation of the modern luxury wardrobe. We have been handcrafting garments and innovating unique fabrics in the UK for over 160 years, building a global reputation for uncompromising quality, timeless design, and luxury
fabrics. We believe in making clothes with care. We care about where we source our materials from, the people we work with and the quality of everything we do.

Our timeless wardrobe classics are a part of Britain’s cultural heritage. We made some of the world’s earliest T-shirts in the late 1800s, introduced the Boxer Short to the UK in 1947, and our Riviera Polo Shirt was tailored for the ultimate icon of British style, James Bond. We have several stores in London, Tokyo and New York as well as being stocked in the top wholesalers globally.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Store Manager to lead our team at our newly opened flagship store on London’s Jermyn Street, a space designed to showcase 160 years of dedication to craftsmanship and fabric innovation.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership

• Managing the store and employees, creating a positive and motivational environment, encouraging the team to generate sales and provide an exceptional client service.
• Creating an inclusive team environment and culture which celebrates differences and creates a supportive and productive environment
• Exceeding store and personal targets and KPI’s.
• Supporting the learning and development of all team members, coaching, mentoring and leading for high performance. 
• Reaching out and maintaining a good relationship with local businesses and neighbours. 
• Responsible for hiring and terminating all store employees and managing team development to build a strong and diverse team from various backgrounds and skillsets.

Operations and Product

• Drive store visual merchandising and product strategy ensuring the store is always presentable and according to merchandising standards.
• Promote and Lead for an exceptional client experience supporting team members to be at their best every day. 
• Analysing sales and key performance indicators and taking the required actions to drive these.
• Administrative duties such as reporting daily sales figures to head office, organising the staff rota and payroll.
• Responsible for store stock management (inventory counts, product deliveries).
• Responsible for driving store marketing and VIP client relationships.

Budget Responsibility

• Accountable for controllable budget, Annual sales plan target, staffing hours.

Experience and skills

• Minimum of 2 years retail experience (including recruiting, hiring and managing
  performance).
• Sales driven and results oriented – able to analyse selling reports, identify trends.
• Organised and service minded – a brand ambassador creating positive customer interactions to build loyalty.
• Able to multi-task and delegate tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Store based retail commission program and individual discretionary bonus based on achieving KPI’s.
• 25 days Annual Leave (excluding bank holidays).
• Discount of up to 50% on Sunspel products on the website.
• Generous Uniform Allowance.
• Company pension scheme.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: retailcareers@sunspel.com

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join our London Retail team.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the store and employees, creating a positive and motivational environment, encouraging them to generate sales and provide exceptional customer service.
• Exceeding store and personal targets and KPIs.
• Ensuring the store is always presentable and according to merchandising standards.
• Analysing sales and key performance indicators and taking the required actions to drive these.
• Reaching out and maintaining a good relationship with local businesses and neighbours.
• Administrative duties such as reporting daily sales figures to head office, organising the staff rota and payroll.
• Supporting with hiring and team development.
• Responsible for store stock management.
• Responsible for driving store marketing and VIP client relationships.

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 2 years retail experience.
• Sales driven and results oriented Organised and service minded.
• Able to multi-task and delegate tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: retailcareers@sunspel.com

The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Associate to join our London Retail team.

As a sales associate you possess the following qualities:

• Passionate about the Sunspel brand and a deep passion for fashion and luxury.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Highly motivated.
• A team-player with self-initiative; take active involvement in your own learning and take ownership of your part in the team dynamic.
• Assist management in overseeing day-to-day operations of store.
• Well presented with an understanding of the Sunspel brand.
• Keep up-to-date and have in-depth knowledge of product; communicate positively about the history and heritage of the brand and the quality of the clothing.
• Retail Experience.
• Must have open availability for a flexible work schedule that meets the needs of the business. Including holidays and weekend shifts.

To apply please send a CV and covering letter to: retailcareers@sunspel.com