Tuesday 17th May 2011

Making It: Buying and Merchandising

Location: Kro Bar / 325 Oxford Road / Manchester / M13 9PG / Tel: 0161 274 3100 www.krobar.co.uk

Date: Tuesday 17th Of May

Doors: 6.30pm
Talk: 7.00pm (including Q&A)
Networking: 8.30pm
Price: £6.00 Note: Once you have paid online this will automatically secure you place and your name will be added to the guest list. Any questions should be directed to rsvp@manchesterfashion.com for the attention of Ellen

Panel:

• Dan Palmer / Junior Menswear Branded Buyer / High Street retailer Bank Fashion

• Michelle Carter - Import Merchandiser - Whispering Smith

• Joanne Davis - Owner Black White Dnim.  Black White Denim boutique in Wilmslow which stocks designer brands such as Acne, Marcus Lupfer and Browns Focus.

• Jacquie Swede- Footwear Buyer- The Hut Group
  

• Quest Recruitment -Denise Byrne & Polly Haslam – both specialist in recruiting for buying and merchandising roles.
  
  

Chaired by Dale Hicks - Manchester Fashion Network

In the third part of 2011’s “Making It” series we look into Buying and Merchandising.

Buying is one of the second most popular career roots for students studying fashion, which naturally makes it very competitive.

Join MFN as we bring together a panel of buyers from retail, E-tail and independents to discuss how to make it as a Buyer and a merchandiser.

• Day in the life of a Buyer
• Day in the life of a merchandiser
• How to buying and merchandising work together.
• Skills Needed
• Experience or Education
• Top Tips
• Plus Q&A opportunities from the audience

Who should attend?

Anyone who is…..

•    Considering studying buying or merchandising.
•    Currently studying buying and merchandising.
•    Who wants to understand more about the process of buyer or merchandising
•    Who wants to be a buyer
•    Who wants to be a merchandiser
•    Wanting to learn how the industry works.

If you think this event might be for you, it probably is.

Throughout the Making It series we will have a representative from Quest recruitment sitting on the panel who will be giving expert advice on what qualities employers look for, how to impress in your interviews and how to win the chance to secure that dream job.

This is a one time opportunity to gain invaluable advice from professionals that have been in your position and gone on to successfully secure respected industry positions.

Making it in Buying is part of a four part series. Get the most out of this series and a full over view of the industry by signing up to all four talks. Not only is it cost effective but it’ll give you an edge on other candidates by knowing how all areas of the industry fit and work together.
 
* MFN OFFER: Sign up to all four for only £20.00*

 MFN "OFFICIAL MAKING IT" PARTNER

Please Note: This event is designed for students, graduates and juniors.

What else is happening in the Making It Series?...

Making It in Design

Making It in PR and Marketing

Making It in E-Commerce