Pooja Shah Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, Gb

London

London, United Kingdom

Assisting multi-national businesses connect social data with their existing marketing and CRM platforms (Salesforce Pardot, Marketo, Eloqua, Hubspot).Ability to target leads with hyper-personalised content based on social media engagement.Building a scoring model that prioritises social touch-points, and in turn, drives more qualified leads.Ability to identify real KPI’s from social media posts: leads, not likes.Maximising social visibility with multi-channel… Show more Assisting multi-national businesses connect social data with their existing marketing and CRM platforms (Salesforce Pardot, Marketo, Eloqua, Hubspot).Ability to target leads with hyper-personalised content based on social media engagement.Building a scoring model that prioritises social touch-points, and in turn, drives more qualified leads.Ability to identify real KPI’s from social media posts: leads, not likes.Maximising social visibility with multi-channel content planning and publishing.Mentoring organisations to amplify their social reach and attract qualified leads by enabling employees to share branded content to their personal networks; become thought leaders.Analysing content, audience and engagement metrics with granular reports. Managing social communications at a scale using a universal inbox. Growing an understanding of social listening and that the brand is no longer the sole marketer.Working with B2B marketers to execute a data-driven social media strategy by scheduling large volumes of content, engaging with audiences at scale and measuring valuable performance metrics.Implementing advocacy as a revenue-engine.Tracking real business metrics to identify how social contributes to lead generation and opportunity influence. If you'd like to speak further or understand in more detail, you are most welcome to drop me a line:Pooja@oktopost.com +44203 984 8642 Show less

London, United Kingdom

Building and running weekly trade reports, reviewing business performance with a critical view on departmental improvement opportunitiesRunning forecasting reports and analysis with a focus on opportunities and threatsPreparing beauty boxes for holidays inclusive of visual sheets, product flow charts and capacity planningAssist buyers in setting up range plans for future seasons as well as reviewing the current rangingPreparing buy sheets and quantifying orders… Show more Building and running weekly trade reports, reviewing business performance with a critical view on departmental improvement opportunitiesRunning forecasting reports and analysis with a focus on opportunities and threatsPreparing beauty boxes for holidays inclusive of visual sheets, product flow charts and capacity planningAssist buyers in setting up range plans for future seasons as well as reviewing the current rangingPreparing buy sheets and quantifying orders alongside buyers, making use of analysis gathered tosupport decisions with relevant data and discussion to assess commercial viabilityRaising seasonal bulk orders with both the global buying and merchandising teams with over 350 brands and ensuring PO accuracyOversee product lifecycle from initial buy throughout markdown activity by providing administrative support and critical path managementPreparing monthly presentations for cross-departmental meeting ahead of new product launchLiaising with other departments to ensure strategy alignment and action implementationSupport the team with ad-hoc tasks in day-to-day activities and manage strong, professional relationship with worldclass brandsGenerating accurate delivery forecasting for the weeks ahead for the wider business and Operations to review targets and plan resourcesPulling daily sales figures through V-LOOKUP’s and pivot tables and send to team by 10amProducing weekly delivery summary for department and feedback to department weeklyEnforcing early stock deliveries for a steady flow of products during the shipping window, maximizing the full-price selling periodWorking closely with Trade and Transport to fully understand our Shipping Terms and Customs requirements, acting as the go-between to ensure complianceResolving all warehouse delivery queries within 24hrsAnalyzing styles with high returns and take appropriate action to minimize returnsNegotiating late delivery discounts, cancellations, SOR's and RTV's Show less

London, United Kingdom

Buyer of Thermals & Packed Knickers: Developed product by briefing out designs to supply base, negotiating prices and delivery, and managing the product development process from sketch to in store launch. Generated £900K of sales.Own Brand Leader: Excellent Critical Path management; lead design briefing, fabric approvals, fit sessions, sample management and in-store/online launches.Manage Bonds and Fashion Forms. Grew trade by successfully building compelling ranges,… Show more Buyer of Thermals & Packed Knickers: Developed product by briefing out designs to supply base, negotiating prices and delivery, and managing the product development process from sketch to in store launch. Generated £900K of sales.Own Brand Leader: Excellent Critical Path management; lead design briefing, fabric approvals, fit sessions, sample management and in-store/online launches.Manage Bonds and Fashion Forms. Grew trade by successfully building compelling ranges, and securing large rebates. Orchestrate all Buy Appointments, product launches, marketing packages, store events.Effectively present Buying Office vision to marketing/online & social media/branding stakeholders. Continually engage their support in achieving department KPIs.Negotiation & Trading Skills:Strong negotiator of Cost Prices, rebates and ex dates to ensure department meets GM & Intake targets. Grew GSM for Thermals and Packed Knickers.Closely monitor in season sales and sell through rates to inform strategic use of OTB money. Regularly secure large marketing funding from brands by negotiating their involvement in online campaigns and publications.Successfully negotiated a series of store fitting, training and GWP events with brands.Strategic Skills:Thermals/Knickers: Work with AM on range building, ROS forecasting, and store planning using Risk Optis. Drove positive sales increases by trading strategically online and in store.Input into department strategy by compiling market analysis reports based on research from LFW and regular comp shops. Present new strategy ideas, and Best and Worst to Head of Buying in ARs.Lead the marketing, social media and online promotion of brands and own brand assortments to enhance sales performance.Head Marketing Rep for Women’s Accs:Projects include: organising Christmas catalogue, store events etc Introduce new eye catching packaging Assist designer by providing thorough trend and market analysis when designing future collections. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Management of the Critical Path to ensure all key dates are met in order to maintain delivery datesOrganisation and management of samples and approvalsWorking with luxury furniture suppliers such as Ralph Lauren and HermesProvide in depth analysis of monthly returns in order to gain 'lessons learnt'​ feedback for new seasons Assist in range building prior to CEO sign off presentationPlan styling for photo shoots ensuring key products are… Show more Management of the Critical Path to ensure all key dates are met in order to maintain delivery datesOrganisation and management of samples and approvalsWorking with luxury furniture suppliers such as Ralph Lauren and HermesProvide in depth analysis of monthly returns in order to gain 'lessons learnt'​ feedback for new seasons Assist in range building prior to CEO sign off presentationPlan styling for photo shoots ensuring key products are promotedUse of Adobe Illustrator to present range plansUse of Xero to raise PO's Conduct regular comp shops to keep up to date with competitors and trendsProvide weekly exceptions reportsProof all images prior to going live on the website Write attributes for all products for the copyright Visual merchandising and stylingRespond quickly and efficiently to all supplier queries to ensure no delays to Critical Path Show less

London, United Kingdom

Researching and sourcing luxury fashion goodsLiaising with luxury brands and boutiques worldwideMaintaining a strong working relationship with UHNW clientsGeneral ad hoc dutiesResearching current and past trendsHighly experienced with Mac computers and Mac MailIndividual sense of style and appreciation of fashionAbility to meet tight deadlinesHeavy diary management Ability to apply my entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and… Show more Researching and sourcing luxury fashion goodsLiaising with luxury brands and boutiques worldwideMaintaining a strong working relationship with UHNW clientsGeneral ad hoc dutiesResearching current and past trendsHighly experienced with Mac computers and Mac MailIndividual sense of style and appreciation of fashionAbility to meet tight deadlinesHeavy diary management Ability to apply my entrepreneurial spirit, creativity and resourcefulness in the face of challengesAbly to apply my strong organisational skills, dependability, patience, and an ability to multitaskFlexibility with hours to suit the business needs as dealing with global clients and brands Show less

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Assisting sales team in sales appointmentsAssisting clients in the process of product selectionMaintaining the visual aspect of the showroomGeneral administration duties such as printing, stationary management, shipping coutureAssisting models with timely couture changes and behind the scenes stylingCreating and maintaining formula based spreadsheets – updated on a weekly basisCompetitive market research, trend forecasting and creating mood boards… Show more Assisting sales team in sales appointmentsAssisting clients in the process of product selectionMaintaining the visual aspect of the showroomGeneral administration duties such as printing, stationary management, shipping coutureAssisting models with timely couture changes and behind the scenes stylingCreating and maintaining formula based spreadsheets – updated on a weekly basisCompetitive market research, trend forecasting and creating mood boards for design inspiration Scheduling and confirming buying appointments, taking appointments during selling season Show less

London, United Kingdom

Social media for several of the company's accounts. (This includes, Wordpress, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest).Liaising on a daily basis with clients and the media, often via telephone and email.Relationship building and networking with colleagues, clients and the media.Working as part of an account team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity.Event management, including press conferences and promotional events.Managing the… Show more Social media for several of the company's accounts. (This includes, Wordpress, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest).Liaising on a daily basis with clients and the media, often via telephone and email.Relationship building and networking with colleagues, clients and the media.Working as part of an account team to develop client proposals and implement the PR activity.Event management, including press conferences and promotional events.Managing the PR aspect of a possible crisis situation.Attending and promoting client events to the media.Assisting with the production of client publications, such as in-house magazines (My London Lifestyle) Show less

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Zara Covent Garden.Able to maintain high standards of display & visual merchandising to ensure the store is well presented.Able to assist customer purchases and offer styling advice.Good with numbers, and able to use modern computerised equipment and specialist retailing software.Ability to take ownership of issues and to work alone with little or no supervision.Managing cash and payment systems in accordance with company procedures and policies.

London, United Kingdom

M&S WatfordEnsuring the footwear and accessories department was on trend for the target shoppers.Forever flawless department: visually appealing.Dressing manikins and advertising promotions, boldly.Working in visual I gained excellent analytical skills, strong selling and strategic thinking ability, organisational and creative flare.I also had the opportunity to do a two week work experience in the head office, wearing the assistant buyer role.

London, United Kingdom

John Lewis Oxford Street.Visual merchandising for luxury brand DKNY.Offering fashion advice and extensive product knowledge of high end, designers goods.Keeping the fashion accessories department visually appealing and up to JLP standards.Monitoring store, prospecting plans to increase sales.Setting appropriate individual performance standards for the store in line with national standards.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Fashion Management, 1St Class Honours

Activities and Societies: London Fashion Week

A Levels, Media Studies, English Literature & Language, Drama & Theatre Studies, B B C

Fashion Industry Essentials Certificate, Fashion, Tbc

Associate’S Degree, Fashion Retail Management, Merit Plus