ASSISTANT TO MD - LUXURY GOODS

A fast growing luxury goods brand based in central London requires a highly efficient, ambitious, quick learner and fast paced Assistant to support the Managing Director in all aspects of their Business and Private affairs.

You will be the right-hand person to the Principal offering all round administrative and executive support with a flexible and entrepreneurial approach. You will be confident at dealing with high profile clients and not be fazed by a demanding and fast paced environment.

You will have a ‘can do’ attitude happy to take on any task however big or small and with a background in fashion/luxury brand, you will have a good knowledge and understanding of the industry with the desire to develop and grow within this exciting company.

Hours:              Full time with some out of hours support required

Location:         Central London

Salary:             £25-30k

Start Date:       ASAP

Interviewing:   ASAP        

Languages:     Italian desirable

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• All round administrative support to the Managing Director
• Detailed note taking
• Assisting with stock and store management
• Liaising with clients with a professional and courteous manner
• Arrange all mail, franking, international and local couriers for client orders and supplier shipments
• Extensive Diary management with an ever-changing schedule
• Responding to and drafting emails and written correspondence for the Principal and customers when required
• Acting as gatekeeper with a good knowledge of the Principal’s contacts
• Managing personal and household matters inc. travel, insurance, restaurant bookings etc.
• Assisting on shoots with confidence
• Running errands and general ad hoc support
• Ensure the smooth running of the design studio

Candidates must be / have:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Good knowledge and understanding of the fashion industry
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to be discreet, confidential and reliable at all times
• An entrepreneurial and flexible approach
• Italian is desirable although not essential as are other languages
• Excellent work ethic, dedicated to developing and growing within the role
• Positive, can-do attitude remaining calm under pressure
• Discreet, proactive, confident and enthusiastic
• Proficient with PC and MAC. Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as Google Applications (such as Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Slides and Docs)
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop basic knowledge and use is a plus
• Well-presented and articulate with impeccable written and spoken English

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IMPORTANT

We receive a considerable amount of applications for every position and there is tough competition in the employment market.  In order to process your application as efficiently as possible, please note the following instructions when responding:

• Detail your relevant experience in a cover letter and include this on an up to date CV
• Quote your required salary
• Let us know your availability for interview and when you could start
• If you can forward references to us, these can only strengthen your application

The more information you can give us, the more we can demonstrate to the client that you are exactly what they are looking for and send your CV on quickly. 

 Please note that these instructions apply to ALL candidates and applications that do not meet these criteria may not be considered.

 Send your information to: kirsty@sorted-pa.com

It is SORTED’s policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within five working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to respond to individual candidates. If we have not contacted you within three working days your application has been unsuccessful and your details have not been retained. Please apply for any other position that you may see in the future.