Fantastic opportunities to join one of the fastest growing lingerie and swimwear companies in the UK.
 

Since its launch in 1999, MJM International’s Ultimo brand has grown to become one of the UK’s leading designer lingerie brands. As the business has gone from strength to strength, MJM’s product portfolio has expanded to include top high street brands Miss Ultimo, Ultimo Swimwear, ‘Adore Moi by Ultimo’ exclusive to Debenhams, ‘Michelle for George’ lingerie exclusive to ASDA and ‘Diamond Boutique’ lingerie exclusive to Tesco. MJM also recently diversified into womenswear with the launch of Ultimo Couture. 

MJM International’s brands can be found on all of the UK's high streets, in major retailers and shopping centre’s throughout the country as well as online.

We are now recruiting for the following positions:

MARKETING MANAGER
Salary: dependant on experience
 
If you're a marketing and PR professional and are looking for an exciting, challenging new role then this is an opportunity not to be missed. We are looking to grow our marketing and PR team and are looking for an experienced individual to co-ordinate both disciplines. With a proven track record, you will be responsible for creating, developing, managing and implementing marketing and PR strategies. You will work closely with the Directors and provide direct marketing support to the sales team across all marketing activities.
Building strong and lasting relationships with key media and journalists, and delivering proactive and reactive media coverage will be a performance indicator.
 
The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years marketing experience and be able to demonstrate a high level of initiative and flair.  Previous management experience is essential, as are excellent organization skills. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are a pre-requisite, as is the ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines.

PR ACCOUNT MANAGER
This role is particular suited to a marketing professional who is determined to progress their career by demonstrating their ability to drive sales through effective marketing and has a desire to develop product and brand marketing skills.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
 
■Develop and implement a pro-active press and PR strategy to promote and develop our brands.
■To provide advice on a full range of media handling and PR issues in order to develop a strong, positive brand reputation.
■To initiate, research, write and supervise the preparation, design and distribution of communications materials, including press releases, presentations and  briefing packs
■To ensure efficient systems are in place for responding to all press enquiries
■To maintain and develop relationships with press
■To organise celebrity launches
■To liaise with any contracted external agencies to ensure the most effective coverage for launches, pictures and PA’s.  ■To brief external agencies as appropriate
■To represent MJM International, as appropriate, at meetings and events
■To act as spokesperson for MJM International as required
■To manage appropriate communication budgets

Essential:
Applicants will have 3 years' PR experience with the position going to the individual most able to demonstrate the potential of this experience.  Ideal candidate would come from a journalist background but not essential.

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
Salary: dependant on experience

Accounts assistant required for immediate start. Duties will include all aspects of sales and purchase ledger, credit control, maintaining the nominal ledger, reconciliation of control accounts and other adhoc tasks.

Previous experience of sales/purchase ledger and credit control is essential. The successful candidate must be hardworking, reliable, and possess excellent communication and inter personal skills. The ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines is a pre requisite.
Knowledge and experience of Sage Line 50, Excel and Word is essential.

WEB CONTENT DEVELOPER
Salary: dependant on experience

We are looking for an experienced Web Content Developer who thrives under pressure.
 
Excellent communication skills are essential. All of these tasks will require a strong attention to detail and the ability to work under tight deadlines.

Duties

1.Create, develop and ensure the accuracy of all content for organization's web presence.
2 Write, edit or proofread all web copy.
3.Support marketing campaigns with relevant and timely site changes and developments.
4.Ensure any errors are noted and acted upon. Manage all testing and bug reporting.
5.*Help to develop a strong online community, using social media and an engaging user experience.
6.Ensure that wherever possible, web standards and best practice are observed.
7.Track and report on all site performance metrics.
 
The Candidate
1.Confident, and able to take initiative 2.Good team communication skills, confident in dealing with internal and external clients 3.Highly developed written and oral communication skills 4.passion for Web, an eye for good functionality and best practice 5.Exceptional communication and organizational skills, including the ability to communicate functional requirements clearly and concisely 6.Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 7.Basic Adobe Photoshop skills.

TECHNICAL DESIGNER
Salary: dependant on experience

The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of technical and quality, through fit, sealing and approvals. Liasing with offshore manufacturing, creating specifications, size charts and technical packs, updating comments and dealing with technical and quality issues. Will need an understanding of garment construction and manufacturing techniques. Knowledge of Gerber/lectra system an advantage.

Responsibilities will include:

•Liase and support the factories to ensure sampling and production are to accurate specification
•Identify and communicate changes of fit or pattern to all relevant parties
•Development of technical packs
•Update internal systems
•Support design team to ensure concepts are fit for purpose

LINGERIE, SWIMWEAR & NIGHTWEAR DESIGNERS
Salary: dependant on experience

Applicants must have at least two years design experience and have extensive knowledge of the lingerie industry. You must have excellent communication skills and be used to working under pressure and to tight deadlines. International travel will be necessary, and previous experience dealing with overseas factories would be advantageous.

STORE CONSULTANTS (Part Time & Full Time positions available)
Salary: Negotiable

Location: Various locations throughout the UK.

Due to our rapid expansion of Ultimo shops within Debenhams Departments stores, a number of fantastic opportunities have arisen for conscientious Store Consultants to become part of the Ultimo and Debenhams team. Ideally the candidate will have lingerie retail sales experience, be bra fit trained and accustomed to advising customers about products. However this is not essential if other key attributes are apparent.

Responsibilities and key attributes required:

•Maintaining the presentation of stock within the Ultimo shop.
•Stock replenishment.
•Proactive selling.
•Completing weekly reports and submiting on time.
•Organising work, planning and prioritising tasks as appropritate to ensure objectives are achieved.
•Maintaining a positive outlook, working on own initiative and demonstrating a committed and flexible approach.
•Demonstrate an awareness of Ultimo brand, competitor activity, proposing ideas and suggestions for improvements and supporting marketing activity.
•To be extremely customer focused.
•To enjoy interacting confidently with the general public.

If you would like to be part of our fast moving entrepreneurial company please apply now!

To apply for the above positions, please send your CV, including details of current salary, by either email or post. Please quote the appropriate reference.

Laura Mair Email:
Laura@mjm-international.com

MJM International Ltd
8 Redwood Crescent
Peel Park
Glasgow
G74 5PA

Telephone Number: 0845 812 0202
Fax Number: 0845 812 0303

 


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