Tuesday 24th May 2011

Location: Upstairs Bar – Revolution, Oxford Road, Manchester, M1 5WH.

Date: Tues 24th May 2011
Doors: 6.30pm
Talk: 7.00pm (including Q&A)
Networking: 8.30pm 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

Price: £6.00

Keely Stocker - Online Editor of Drapers

As well as co-ordinating the website and newsletters, Keely works closely with the editorial and commercial teams on building Drapers online strategy and continually enhancing the site. Keely has more than six years' experience working at Drapers and writes a weekly page in Drapers magazine entitled Webwatch looking at new innovations and developments in the world of fashion ecommerce.

Keely also regularly writes news stories, features and columns for Drapers magazine and site across a range of sectors.

Jonathan Tinning - HR Manager- JD Williams.

JD Williams & Company Limited, the UK's leading direct home shopping company operating a major online presence in the fashion industry.

As HR manager Jonathan has an excellent knowledge of what the world of fashion e-commerce looks for in a candidate.

Siân Peak- Head of Manchester for Ph.Creative -PH Creative 

With a strong background in Media, Events and Marketing Management. Sian works with PH clients, ensuring full communication and delivery on expectations, alongside business development, networking and marketing strategy planning.

 

 Chaired by Katrina Urwin - Manchester Fashion Network

In the last part of Making It 2011 we look at the digital world and how to get into the e-commerce sector.
E-commerce in the fashion industry is growing and developing faster than ever and is one of the top sources of income for any fashion business.

With universities courses on e-commerce rising each year and the demand for jobs growing this sector of the industry is now becoming the most interesting, fast passed, well paid and exciting opportunities of this decade.
For this talk we fuse together all the elements of e-commerce and teach you how to bag that dream job in the online world.

What jobs are there in e-commerce

How is fashion using e-commerce
What skills are needed
Plus Q&A opportunities from the audience

Who should attend?

Anyone who is…..

• Looking to learn how to get a job in e-commerce.
• Looking to learn how to work in PR & Marketing
• Wanting to understand more about E-Commerce
• Wanting to understand more about how online can aid brands/designers.

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 E-commerce 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 £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 Buying and Merchandising

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