Graduate Apparel Account Coordinator
West London – Ravenscourt / Hammersmith
£27,000 – £30,000 + benefits + progression
Full-time | Permanent
Hybrid working available following training
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Graduate Apparel Account Coordinator to join an established London-based corporate wear design agency, working with clients across the corporate, hospitality, aviation, retail and events sectors.
This is a junior graduate position for a recent graduate who has already gained approximately 6–12 months of practical work experience.
Previous office experience is important. We are looking for someone who has already worked in an office environment or gained practical experience in administration, coordination or operations.
This experience could have been gained through an internship, placement, graduate role, junior administration position, events role or a retail position with genuine back-office responsibilities.
You do not need previous apparel industry experience. A degree in Fashion, Textiles, Apparel, Fashion Business or a related subject would be ideal, but we are also open to graduates from other disciplines who have the right practical experience and a genuine interest in the apparel industry.
Working closely with an experienced Account Manager, you will support the delivery of client projects from order through to production and delivery, gaining exposure to clients, suppliers, garments, production, orders and project coordination.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting Account Managers with day-to-day client account activity
- Assisting with client enquiries by email and telephone
- Processing and coordinating client orders
- Managing spreadsheets, reports and account information
- Updating internal systems and maintaining accurate records
- Coordinating garment production, embroidery and customisation
- Tracking orders, deliveries and shipment timelines
- Monitoring project deadlines and critical paths
- Liaising with suppliers, manufacturers and internal teams
- Coordinating samples, stock and product requirements
- Following up on outstanding actions and deadlines
- Providing general account, administrative and operational support
What We’re Looking ForEssential
- Recent graduate with approximately 6–12 months of practical work experience
- Experience working in an office environment or carrying out office-based administration, coordination or operational duties
- Experience gained through an internship, placement, graduate/junior role, events position or retail role with meaningful back-office responsibilities
- Genuine interest in building a career within the apparel industry
Desirable
- Degree in Fashion, Textiles, Apparel, Fashion Business or a related subject
- Fashion, textiles or apparel experience through a placement or internship
- Events experience involving administration and coordination
- Retail experience with back-office responsibilities, such as stock administration, order processing, reporting or coordinating deliveries
- Previous experience working with products, suppliers or orders
Previous apparel industry experience is not essential.
The key requirement is that you have already had exposure to a professional working environment and developed practical administration, coordination or office skills.
This role would suit a recent graduate looking to take their first or second step into a commercial apparel environment.
Benefits
- £27,000 – £30,000
- Hybrid working following training
- Private medical insurance
- Company pension scheme
- Career progression within an established and growing business
- Exposure to high-profile international clients and projects
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- West London office location
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