Primark’s Post

I’ve realised this week that I talk about the now a lot, but I actually need to talk about the past too. I’ve got so much experience in retail. 20 years experience in fact, sitting both sides of the fence, in-house and agency side. 👉🏻 I studied Fashion Promotion and got an internship with Vivienne Westwood. Two roles were up for grabs. Hundreds of students interviewed for them, so you can imagine how chuffed I was to get the role! 👉🏻 My first paid retail job was in the buying department for East, a big accessories high street brand that sadly went bust 10 years ago. 👉🏻 My second job was in the buying department for M&Co and I supported the Head Buyer to create the ladieswear collection. 👉🏻 I was then part of Primark’s big plan to become trendier with the younger market and out of hundreds of candidates was one of 10 other ‘young-uns’ hired. We had to dress a mannequin and I told the CEO about a website idea I had. She told me I should launch it. I didn’t, but boy do I wish I had! 👉🏻 The agency world looked glamorous, so I then ditched Primark to work in a PR Agency where I worked with Poundland, Shoe Zone, Dylon etc. 👉🏻 Fast forward to today where my team and I are writing product descriptions, web copy, blog articles and implementing SEO strategies for the likes of Musto, Donna Ida, One4all etc It’s all of my 20 years of hard work and grafting that has got me to where I am today. And it’s only now that I’m realising the value in all of this knowledge, insights and hands-on experiences that has enabled me to grow Monday Clicks and support businesses with their online strategies. So, there it is. My Friday lightbulb ah ha moment. Do you talk about the past enough? 🤷♀️ P.S picture is of me 10 years ago just about to do a press briefing day to show journalists a new Poundland collection. Not sure if this is even a thing anymore. But you needed a lot of strength to lug a lot of stuff around London town 😂 #retail #retailbusiness #marketingforretail

🌟 Exciting Internship Journey at Tommy Hilfiger! 🌟 I’m thrilled to share my incredible experience during my internship at Tommy Hilfiger, where I had the opportunity to contribute to both sales and operations while gaining valuable skills. 🚀 Sales Achievement: Over the course of two months, I was able to generate ₹6 lakhs in revenue, developing my skills in sales strategy, customer relationship management, and effective communication. 📦 Inventory Management: Managing an inventory of 5,000 products sharpened my abilities in inventory control, logistics management, and data analysis. I learned how to efficiently track stock levels, ensure timely replenishment, and optimize product placement for better performance. 👗 Fashion Consulting: As a fashion consultant, I assisted 100+ customers, honing my skills in personal styling, understanding consumer Preferences , and trend analysis. This experience enhanced my understanding of how to tailor product recommendations to individual preferences, creating a memorable customer experience. This internship was an amazing blend of retail operations and creative problem-solving, providing me with hands-on experience . Internship #RetailExperience #SkillsDevelopment #FashionConsulting #InventoryManagement #TommyHilfiger #SalesGrowth #LearningJourney

Interview Tips -Trainee/Fresh Merchandiser WRITTEN: Commercial Term (FOB, FOA, C&F, CIF, etc) • Sample & Types of Sample. Different Parts of Basic Shirt & Pant Short Note: BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMC, ILO, BOM, T& A, GSD, SMV, Lead Time • Definition of L/C and Its types. • Count & lis types 10 commercial Fabric Name Fabric Structure (Woven/Knit) Top 10 Foreign/Local Brand Name • Stitch Class & Seam Types SMV of a Shirt/Pant/Jacket No. of M/C is required to make a shirt/T-shirt/Pants/jacket. • Major Subject details + Internship knowledge VIVA: • Responsibilities of a Merchandiser Why should you join merchandisers? • What is your plan after 5 years? • Why should we hire you?

Interview Tips -Trainee/Fresh Merchandizer ✪ WRITTEN : ◑ Commercial Term (FOB, FOA, C&F, CIF etc) ◑ Sample & Types of Sample. ◑ Different Parts of Basic Shirt & Pant ◑ Short Note: BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMC, ILO, BOM, T& A, GSD, SMV. ◑ Definition L/C and It's types. ◑ Count & It's types ◑ 10 commercial Fabric Name ◑ Fabric Structure ( Woven/Knit) ◑ Top 10 Foreign/Local Brand Name ◑ Stitch Class & Seam Types ◑ SMV of a Shirt/Pant/Jacket ◑No. of M/C required to make a Shirt /T-shirt/Pant/Jacket. ◑ Major Subject details + Internship knowledge ✪ VIVA: ◑ Responsibilities of a Merchandiser ◑Why should you join in merchandisers? ◑ What is your plan after 5 years? ◑ Why should we hired you? #JOB #INTERVIEW

Access to Opportunity: The Power of Seeing What’s Possible Growing up on a council estate, opportunity wasn’t exactly abundant. You’re surrounded by limits and by what’s around you, so sometimes it’s hard to imagine anything different. That’s why my placement year at Waitrose & Partners was a game changer for me. I was now in a world I hadn’t seen before, which was full of new possibilities, new roles, and a new way of thinking. All it took was an opportunity, which I can’t thank Lis Gray and Sue Storer enough for. So, when I eventually became a Senior Buyer at Marks and Spencer, whenever I did store visits, I would routinely invite shop floor colleagues to spend a day with me at head office. I wanted them to see a different side of the business and, hopefully, to realise that there are so many paths open to them beyond the shop floor. Similarly, when I was interviewing for Trainee Buyer positions and a candidate fell just short of getting the job, I’d extend the opportunity for them to shadow me for a day. Hopefully, to stand them in good stead to be successful the next time around. Sometimes, all it takes is the opportunity to see what’s possible to change one’s life. For those of us who have been fortunate enough to find that door, maybe part of our job is to hold it open for others. Do you have examples of providing access to opportunity for others? I’d love to hear them as it can maybe inspire others to do similar things 😊

"Probable Interview Questions" WRITTEN: 1. Commercial Incoterm (FOB, FOA, C&E, CIF etc). 2. Sample & Types of Sample. 3. Different Parts of Basic Shirt & Pant. 4. Short Note: BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMC, ILO, BOM, T& A, GSD, SMV. 5. Lead Time. 6. Definition L/C and It's types. 7. Count & It's typesm 8. 10 commercial Fabric Name. 9. Fabric Structure ( Woven/Knit). 10. Top 10 Foreign/Local Brand Name. 11. Stitch Class & Seanm Types. 12. SMV ofa Shirt/Pant/ Jacket oNo. of M/C required to make a Shirt /T-shirt/Pant/ Jacket. 13. Major Subject details + Internship knowledge. VIVA: 1. Responsibilities of a Merchandiser. 2. Why should you join in merchandisers? 3. What is your plan after 5 years? 4. Why should we hired you?

As proud Co Founder and Managing Director of Global Beauty the one thing that keep us going is PASSION, DEDICATION, DETERMINATION…….. I started in distribution at the early age of 18 from the very bottom of the chain which I say is an apprenticeship that was never certified. As a merchandiser which is a key role not only for ensuring product is on the shelf but I took as an opportunity to seek extra space to enable both the company I was working for and the company I was supplying. Placing product in dual locations and best possible position to encourage the consumer to purchase. This gave me the best mentality as I moved up the ranks to advise my co workers on how to achieve this and to this day I still have the same mentality. My advise to all is the easiest thing to do is sell a product in but it’s the repeat business you get actually makes a business a business. I believe in teamwork is key as all the mechanics in business need to be working on the same page or the business will just break down. That stems from your own team who have to have the education and knowledge and once that the belief if they don’t have the belief it’s quite simple they are not for the business and are maybe suited to something else The next is the most important your customer ( PARTNERS )…….. You have to ensure that they get your passion and belief to ensure that what you have to offer is right for there customers and this comes back to having the right people on your team with the same beliefs of you. Providing the knowledge of what you have to offer and how this will benefit their business. There are good days and bad days at Global Beauty but the one thing I always have is……. PASSION….. DEDICATION….. DETERMINATION….. #passion #dedication #determination

11 years ago, my first job right out of college was being a sales associate at Nordstrom. It was 2013 and only a lucky few of my friends landed the type of dream jobs we all were hoping for right out of college. The high paying salary jobs that college makes you believe you will get hired for. The summer before I graduated I found myself frustrated that the only internships available were unpaid. How was I suppose to make any money? I came across the Nordstrom Internship, and out of 100s of applicants I was hired. The internship was an accelerator to being a department manager; they provided incredible leadership training. I fell in love with the culture, how they invested in growing their employees and promoting within and instilling the Nordstrom Way into my blood stream. Customers are the heart of Nordstrom and I fell in love with the customers, their stories, and how I could create moments of magic by helping them shop. I learned the Nordstrom way: 🧹If you have time to lean than you have time to clean ✨Leave it better than you found it 💖Always under promise and over deliver 💁🏼♀️Use my best judgement 📈Stack them high, watch them fly 💲You don’t sell anything from the backstock 👋Greet a customer within 60 seconds of them walking on your floor 🔄A return is an opportunity 🛍️Always walk a customer’s shopping bag around the cash wrap to hand it to the them. ✅ The customer is always right As a manager you operated your department like it was your name on the building. I would check our sales number every hour on the hour, so we could “make the day”, if we were down total $ sales we would work as a team to get it back up. Your floor was yours, from merchandising down to cleaning the dust bunnies and making sure your department passed the white glove test. I had a team that I helped to grow and train, I would would always work along side them, because that is what my mentors did with their floors. We were taught to never ask one of your employees to do something that you wouldn’t do, you were in the trenches with them. Everyone who works at Nordstrom starts as a sales associate, because working with customers so closely gives you the ability to really lead. Even back then I so badly wanted a job in marketing. Companies just didn’t see the value in social media yet. But I wouldn’t trade those first 3 years of my career with Nordstrom for anything. It wasn’t the sparkly and shiney job that some of fellow peers came out of college having, but I have carried the work ethic I learned there with me every step. The experience created an intregal foundation for me that has allowed me to become the leader that I am. #Nordstrom has positively impacted me forever. Once a Nordy Girl always a #NordyGirl 😉

Writen & Interview Tips -Trainee/Fresh Merchandizer ✪ WRITTEN : ◑ Commercial Incoterm (FOB, FOA, C&F, CIF etc) ◑ Sample & Types of Sample. ◑ Different Parts of Basic Shirt & Pant ◑ Short Note: BGMEA, BKMEA, BTMC, ILO, BOM, T& A, GSD, SMV, Lead Time ◑ Definition L/C and It's types. ◑ Count & It's types ◑ 10 commercial Fabric Name ◑ Fabric Structure ( Woven/Knit) ◑ Top 10 Foreign/Local Brand Name ◑ Stitch Class & Seam Types ◑ SMV of a Shirt/Pant/Jacket ◑No. of M/C required to make a Shirt /T-shirt/Pant/Jacket. ◑ Major Subject details + Internship knowledge ✪ VIVA: ◑ Responsibilities of a Merchandiser ◑Why should you join in merchandisers? ◑ What is your plan after 5 years? ◑ Why should we hired you? Best of luck 😊😊😊😊