International profile with a holistic business mindset – Retail, buying, merchandising and brand strategy expertiseThroughout more than 20 years of experience in lifestyle and retailing, I have achieved a broad business understanding from all angles of the value chain.I originally started as a retail product person - I have since then moved to strategy, reporting & brand management and developed leadership skills through my current and former positions.Delivering results is my main driver and I thrive with challenging my teams and myself every day to achieve success.
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Brand DirectorEnviiCopenhagen, Dk -
Senior Category Manager Womens, Urban, Shoes, Outlet & OnlineSalling Stormagasiner Aug 2022 - Present -
Senior Category Manager Womens & Kids DivisionSalling Stormagasiner Jan 2020 - Aug 2022Aarhus C, Region Midtjylland, Danmark -
Senior Category Manager/Indkøbschef Womens Fashion Young Fashion Her & Kids FashionSalling Stormagasiner Jan 2019 - Dec 2019Aarhus, Midtjylland, Danmark -
Buying & Department ManagerSalling Stormagasiner Aug 2017 - Jan 2019Aarhus C, Region Midtjylland, Danmark -
IndkøbschefDansk Supermarked Group Dec 2016 - Aug 2017Aarhus V, Region Midtjylland, DanmarkKids & Womens -
IndkøbschefDansk Supermarked Group Jun 2015 - Dec 2016Kids & Sport -
International Buying Manager – One Denim/BestsellerBestseller Jul 2014 - May 2015AarhusOverall responsible for Sourcing, Buying and design for ONE DENIM – joint venture DENIM DIVISION for Vero Moda & Noisy may.Responsible for starting up and developing a supplier network matching ONE DENIMBuilding the range of product according to the needs of the customers Building the collection system: Fashion direction, style budget, price mix and category mix Recruiting and managing a team of 10 denim expertsDeveloping the reporting/forecasting system to be used in product mix strategies, country and customer approachDevelop In-store navigation tools for ONE DENIM departmentStrategic negotiation with partners and key accountsDevelopment and optimization of the supply range of products -
Buying & Design Manager – Noisy May/BestsellerBestseller Nov 2012 - Jul 2014AarhusDeveloping the Vision, Mission and brand strategy and implementation of these.Overall responsible for Sourcing, Buying and Design. Starting up Noisy May from scratch – Brand strategy & goal settingResponsible for starting up and developing a supplier network matching the Noisy may needsBuilding the range of product according to the needs of the customers and partners Building the collection system: Fashion direction, style budget, price mix and category mix Recruiting and managing a team of 12 denim junkies and fashionistasDeveloping the reporting/forecasting system to be used in product mix strategies, country and customer approach -
Creative Product Manager Vero ModaBestseller Aug 2010 - Nov 2012AarhusProviding 1000 retail stores and 3000 wholesale customers in Europe with the right express products: 4 to 12 weeks delivery.Overall responsibility for sourcing, buying and design for the VERO MODA Express department – 14 persons.Developing and implementing the express strategy with success Developing the supplier network according the express mind-set Optimizing the production processes in order to reduce lead timeBuilding the collection system in terms of fashion direction, style budget, price mix and category mixResponsible of retail kick off on all express – communicating trends, strategy of merchandise to the retail partners and wholesale merchandise teamMaintain and improve market knowledge regarding price and fashion mixDeveloping the reporting/forecasting system to be used in product mix strategies, country and customer approachResponsible for the management and development of the Express team of 14 people – buyers, designer and pattern makers -
Creative ManagerMessage A/S Aug 2007 - Jul 2010Aarhus/HjørringDeveloping and implementing the overall strategy for all Message brands with focus on sourcing, optimizing the product range and growing both wholesale & retail business.Perform ongoing analysis to be used in developing strategies on price mix, country approach at all collection startsLaunching kick-off at collection start and working out the platform for future collectionsPerforming ongoing analysis on best sold to offer repeats and “sisters” to the marketLeading a design/marketing group of 5 peopleOrganizing all sales meetings, creating & producing the support material.Education of sales team and franchise partners in term of product and general sales optimizing support Creating and producing all marketing and visual layout, visual expression on fairs, look books, image campaign and fashion shows. -
International Product Manager Female DenimDiesel Hq Jun 2006 - Aug 2007Bassano Del Grappa, ItalyDeveloping the “5 pockets offer” and implementing the products strategy with focus on renewing and strengthening the jeans’ range of products. Managing a team of 3 persons.Developing of the overall jeans strategy and design of the worldwide female 5P offer together with head of designPerforming analysis to develop strategies according to styles, wash, level of detailing and price mix on 5P female offerSelecting the right range of commercial washes and stylesCommunicating trends, product information and strategy of merchandisingDevelopment of sales tools, education of worldwide sales team through workshops -
Chief Buyer & Manager Of Young FashionSalling Mar 2003 - Jun 2006AarhusRedefining the universe of the “Young fashion” department. Responsible for daily operations, branding the department, buying and planning the store layout, reaching the sales and financial targets. Managing a team of 22 members.Selection, purchase of merchandise – seasonal and campaign productsPerforming analysis to develop merchandise strategies and assortmentsWeekly reporting: Identify sales trends, best sellers and potential markdownsPerform on-going analysis to be used in developing merchandise strategies and assortmentsMaintain and improve market knowledge regarding price and fashion mix - benchmarkingManaging and training a staff of 22 membersBudgeting, monitoring of main KPI’s
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What company does Birgitte Søe work for?
Birgitte Søe works for Envii
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Birgitte Søe's current role is Brand Director.
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Birgitte Søe has skills like Fashion, Trend, Textiles, Apparel, Trend Analysis, Merchandising, Fashion Design, Sales, Styling, Denim, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management.
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Birgitte Søe's colleagues are Maria Lebeck Horsbøl, Emilie Juhl Truesen, Celine Sophie Røn Andersen, Sarah Speranza, Esther Ravn Melvang, Maria Sønderbo Nielsen, Malene Treldal.
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