Business Manager
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
The Company
An independent fashion house boasting 100 years of heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame, as well as best-in-class schoolwear brand, 1880 CLUB.
With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is focused on connected retail and the creation of a seamless customer experience across all online and offline touchpoints.
The organisation’s entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.
The Opportunity
Douglas & Grahame are now looking for a passionate, ambitious Business Manager to join the business and work closely with senior leadership across a broad range of operational and commercial initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone to work at the centre of a fast-paced business, driving projects forward, improving processes, and supporting the day-to-day execution of company priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Supporting the Managing Director with key business initiatives and projects
- Co-ordinating cross-functional projects; monitoring timelines, deliverables, and business priorities to ensure execution stays on track
- Supporting communication and collaboration across departments
- Providing regular updates on project progress and business activities
- Supporting business reporting, planning, and performance analysis
- Assisting with planning and execution of seasonal product ranges and sourcing
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal processes
- Supporting ad hoc needs of the MD and day-to-day business management as required
About You
To be considered as the Business Manager, you will need:
- Previous experience in a commercial, business operations, project management or similar role
- Strong commercial awareness and business understanding
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience within fashion, retail or consumer goods would be advantageous.
Other organisations may call this role Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Operations & Projects Manager, Business Support Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, or Strategy & Operations Manager.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- Staff discount
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