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

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

The HR Manager will be the go-to person for all employee-related issues. This will involve the following: managing key activities such as job design, recruitment, compensation and benefits, employee relations, performance management, training & development and talent management.

The job of HR Manager is important to our business success. People are our most important asset and you’ll be the one to ensure we have a happy and productive workplace where everyone works to realise our established mission and objectives. Promoting corporate values and shaping a positive culture is a vital aspect of your job description.

Key Responsibilities

• Bridge management and employee relations by addressing demands, grievances, or other issues.
• Manage and improve recruitment and selection processes
• Support current and future business needs through the development, engagement, motivation, and preservation of human capital
• Develop and monitor overall HR strategies, systems, and procedures across the organisation
• Oversee and manage a performance appraisal system that drives high performance
• Maintain pay plan and benefits program
• Oversee payroll in conjunction with Finance
• Assess training needs to apply and monitor training programs
• Report to management and provide decision support through HR metrics
• Ensure legal compliance throughout human resource management
• Support the CEO to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the overall business strategy

Experience and skills

• Proven working experience as HR Manager in a multi-site business
• People oriented and results driven
• Demonstrable experience with Human Resources metrics
• Knowledge of HR systems and databases
• Ability to implement strategy along with leadership skills
• Excellent active listening, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Competence to build and effectively manage interpersonal relationships at all levels of the company
• In-depth knowledge of employment law and HR best practices
• Experience working across geographies and cultures would be an advantage
• Degree in Human Resources or related field

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