Business Manager

Business Manager

Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim

An independent fashion house boasting 100 years of heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame, as well as best-in-class school wear brand, 1880 CLUB.

With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is focused on connected retail and the creation of a seamless customer experience across all online and offline touchpoints.

The organisation’s entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.

Douglas & Grahame are now looking for a passionate, ambitious Business Manager to join the business and work closely with senior leadership across a broad range of operational and commercial initiatives. This is a unique opportunity for someone to work at the centre of a fast-paced business, driving projects forward, improving processes, and supporting the day-to-day execution of company priorities.

• Supporting the Managing Director with key business initiatives and projects
• Co-ordinating cross-functional projects; monitoring timelines, deliverables, and business priorities to ensure execution stays on track
• Supporting communication and collaboration across departments
• Providing regular updates on project progress and business activities
• Supporting business reporting, planning, and performance analysis
• Assisting with planning and execution of seasonal product ranges and sourcing
• Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal processes
• Supporting ad hoc needs of the MD and day-to-day business management as required

To be considered as the Business Manager, you will need:

• Previous experience in a commercial, business operations, project management or similar role
• Strong commercial awareness and business understanding
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and solution-focused approach
• The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Excellent IT skills, including Excel and Power Point

Experience with in fashion, retail or consumer goods would be advantageous.

Other organisations may call this role Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Operations & Projects Manager, Business Support Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, or Strategy & Operations Manager.

• Competitive salary DOE
• Bonus scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• Staff discount