The Barbour story began in 1894 in South Shields in the North East of England. Founder John Barbour began supplying oilskins and other garments to protect the growing community of sailors, fishermen and dockers. Still family owned and now fifth generation, Barbour HQ remains in South Shields. Under the leadership of Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, Barbour has grown into a lifestyle brand sold in over 55 countries worldwide including Europe, the US and Asia offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by the unique values of the British countryside. The iconic Barbour Bedale and Barbour Beaufort wax jackets continue to be made by hand in the factory in South Shields. In 2020, Barbour launched Wax for Life, an overarching name for all of Barbour’s wax services designed to encourage customers to extend the life of their wax garments. Wax for Life includes re-waxing and repairs (first introduced in 1921) and Barbour Re-Loved an upcycling circularity initiative. Each year over 70,000 wax garments are sent back to Barbour globally to be repaired, rewaxed or altered.
Position overview
We have an exciting opportunity for a student to join our Global Trade Marketing team here at our Head Office in South Shields in a 12-month Student Placement.
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Assist with Consumer marketing activities, including Window designs, VM Guides, Brand & Collection Guidelines
- Monitor competitors go to market activations and activities across key commercial periods(Christmas, Sale, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Summer Shop, Black Friday).
- Working closely with all teams to deliver Trade and Consumer assets for Collaboration projects
- Supporting with the seasonal delivery of global sales tools and Launch requirements (led by Global Marketing Coordinator); Product Catalogue through B2B site and printed materials, Ecommerce Assets and delivering these assets globally
- Working closely with the Photo Studio team, including Sample management during the lead up to the four main launches across the year and the coordination and production of digital assets.
- Support with events / filming production for Seasonal launches, presentations and events for our global sales and marketing teams
- Co-ordinating model booking and management with agencies as required
- Support Global Trade team with regional meeting updates.
- Support development of the Archive in South Shields factory to create a suitable space for Press trips and visitors to be immersed in the factory experience and archive. Researching and acquiring Archive pieces to build the collection.
- Assist across PR and Brand teams, as may be required for key projects.
- Undertake any other reasonable activity, as may be required by senior management.
Skills and experience
- Excellent communication and written skills
- Good planning and organisation
- Strong time management skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Strives for continuous improvement
- Awareness of the fashion and textile industry
- An interest and understanding of the Barbour brand
Benefits
- Discretionary Company bonus scheme
- Staff Discount
- Staff Shop
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays (prorata’d to contract length / time in holiday year.
- Access to training and development activities to support your career development
- Free onsite parking
- Subsidised canteen
- Operate hybrid & flexible working
- 4pm finish on a Friday
- Wellbeing support
Additional information
- To apply for this placement, you must be currently studying an Undergraduate Sandwich Degree Course and able to undertake 12 months in industry as part of your course.
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
