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a+w shoes
We are offering the professional challenge, for which you have always waited. Join that market segment which offers the greatest growth potential: The budget price, comfort shoe market. We will prove to be the force in this expanding market sector. Don't mark time, move with us. The two companies, ARA and WORTMAN lead Europe in shoe production and distribution. A + W Shoes has the best prerequisites to achieve above average success from the competence of both founding companies. What is missing is you.
dedicated sales agents with the following attributes:
	You are between 30 and 40 years of age and have both feet firmly on the ground.
	You have a commercial education and are employed in sales or the independent retail trade.
	You are of course enthusiastic and tireless, even when the pace quickens.
	Your personal demeanour will justify both your and our high demands.
	You do not want your career to stagnate, but drive towards 100% success.
	In short you are an achiever, who recognises new opportunities.
	Are you big enough for this? Please send your application and CV to: a+w shoes GmbH + Co KG, Langenfeld/Detmold, attn. Dr.Wolfgang Illers, Klingenbergstr. 1-3, D-32758 Detmold. If you need further advice please call: 0049-5231-605200

Rugged Performer would like to meet like-minded individuals with a view to long-term relationship.

Uncompromising performance in all conditions. Does this sound like you?

If it does, then you r profile fits with this world class manufacturer of long standing which believes the time is now right to bring its famous footwear products to the attention of a wider audience. Sales agents are required for most UK areas but only the toughest, best connected and most determined need apply. Send your track record and current agency portfolio and geographical sphere of influence to:

The Sales Director,
C/O Box 001
Datateam Publishing,
London Road,
Maidstone,
Kent,
ME16 8LY

DESIGNER
We require a highly efficient person to take on the role of Office Manager. The ideal candidate should be able to be the central point in the office, ensuring that the correct information is with the correct departments at the right time.

As well as this you will in effect be in charge of administration in the office and directly responsible to the Directors.

In return we will offer the right candidate an exceptionally flexible package with excellent prospects.

If you think you can meet the challenge, please send your CV to:

J. MOCTON
NLO,
SANDY MILL
SCHOFIELD STREET
ROYDON
OLDHAM
OL2 6PW

Email: jm@nlguk.com

See our website at www.nlguk.com

Rep/Agent required for Scotland
Agents required for East and West Midlands, South East and The Home Counties.

As UK Distributors for some of the fastest growing brands in Europe, we are seeking to add the following Sales personnel to our existing force.

Scotland

With an established and substantial customer base, we require an experienced Representative to cover Scotland with our entire range of footwear. An excellent financial package is on offer to the right applicant, who must have the drive and enthusiasm to fill this position. This opportunity may also suit an established Agent with a good coverage of the territory.

E and W Midlands, London, South East and Home Counties

Agents are required in these areas for our GRi-Sport and Simona brands,. The agency would suit an established Agent with relevant contacts in the mid-high Independent Retail, Multiple and Department store market. We offer good commission rates and excellent marketing support.

Applications in writing to:

Michael Rye
GRS
Northumbria House
Field Close
Shieldfield Industrial Estate
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE2 1RY

EXPERIENCED SALESMAN

A motivated, forward thinking salesman, experienced in selling to multiple/store/wholesale trade, having worked for a large importer for many years. Seeks permanent postion within similar area. Leicester based.

All enquiries please contact: Peter Harris.
Telephone: 01692 407470 Fax: 01692 405749

Require a Trainee Accountant Manager for London and Southern England.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join our Sales Team, selling to our Independent customers.

The successful applicant may have a proven record in sales, preferably in childrens shoes, however candidates from the retail trade will be given due consideration. More important will be personality, enthusiasm, flexibility and the ability o continue the strong growth that START-RITE has achieved in the last few years. PC skills would also be desirable.

The candidate should live within easy reach of the M25 and have a clean driving license. An excellent salary, commensurate with age and experience, company car, profit share, pension scheme and usual benefits will be provided.

Please apply in writing and total confidence to:

Jeremy Hewitt
Sales Director
Start-Rite Shoes Ltd
Crome Road
Norwich
NR3 4RD

EXPERIENCED AGENTS REQUIRED

To sell LEE branded range of footwear.
To cover all areas of England and Wales develop existing customers base and create new business. Good rates of commission would suit agent with similar branded product.

Please apply with CV and covering letter to:

Mr M. Englet
Patrick Shoes Ltd
Broad March
Long Industrial Estate
Daventry
Northants
NN11 4HE

F O O T W E A R O P P O R T U N I T I E S

We are working with some of the leading Footwear companies in the world and we have summarised some of the positions for which we are currently recruiting. You may be already on our data base or you might have only recently started looking at new opening - in either case, we would like to hear from you and can promise you completely confidently.

1. Head of Product - Performance Footwear

USA - E. Coast
A major player in the global brown/performance shoe market is looking for a very senior Range Manager/Line Builder with direct experience of this sector - ideally on ladies. As well as inspirational leadership of the team, we need to see a record of innovation (as a Designer or Product Manager) in an international context.

Salary - 80-95k + big benefits.
Quote BS/FL1

2. Senior Designer - Sports Shoes

London
This high profile, international brand specialising in the sports/athletic/fashion area needs a top grade Designer with at least 5 years post qualification experience gained in a branded operation. Great team, full of enthusiasm and energy and a real pace about the company.

Salary c40k with excellent supporting benefits.
Quote BS/FL2

3. Fashion Footwear - Head of Export Sales

London
An established and fast growing brand, mainly ladies, wants o launch the collection on the international market place with particular emphasis on Europe, North America and the Far East. The company has the ambition and infrastructure to make this work and is looking for a manager from the footwear or fashion industry to be involved with front line sales and with establishing a distribution network and in marketing and developing the product. A real chance to make a big impact with a big name.

Salary c45k + bonus + car etc.
Quote BS/FL3

4. Advanced Street Fashion - Senior Designer

London
A highly successful brand, watched by everyone around the world wants to increase its team of ladies designers. Candidates must have at least 4 years post qualifying experience in a fast moving, authoritative brand that is both commercial and cutting edge. Not for the faint hearted, but enormously rewarding.
Salary c40k + benefits.
Quote BS/N4

5. Sports Footwear - Creative Designer

Far East
One of the premier US brands is looking for a trained performance shoe specialist to work in one of its key Far East design facilities. The role covers innovative, free wheeling design as well as commercialisation of centrally produced samples. Great scope for career progression.

Salary 40k + full ex patriate benefits.
Quote BS/FL5

11 Berkeley Street, London W1 6BU
Tel: 0207 355 5045 Fax: 0207 355 5022 Email: rk@bsands.net

S U C C E S S in design

SENIOR FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
Trendy Sportswear Brand
Fantastic chance to develop your footwear career with this world famous sports brand. Working closely with the senior management team you will be responsible for designing and developing comprehensive and commercial footwear ranges. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three years design experience ideally within the sports or casualwear fields and strong CAD skills. This position would suit a highly creative, dynamic and hungry designer looking to make their mark within the industry. Lots of travel to Europe and the Far East!
TO 35k + car + benefits
London

FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
Casualwear Brand
This dynamic and leading casualwear brand has a new opening for a talented footwear designer. You will be responsible for designing and producing technical drawings, researching the leisurewear market place and trend forecasting. You must have around two years experience within men's or ladies footwear, ideally branded or retail. A first class portfolio, good CAD skills and bubbly personality are a plus for this excellent career move offering world wide travel.
Competitive salary
London

JUNIOR FOOTWEAR DESIGNER
Sportswear Brand
Outstanding opportunity to join this international sportswear brand. This new role requires a year's experience within a commercial design role. This could be mens, ladies or childrens footwear. A passion for sport along with excellent communication skills is essential. This role in return will offer superb career advancement and the chance to work for a recognised and exciting brand.
TO 20k
London

Please contact Jane Mason, email: j.mason@successrecruit.co.uk
Success Appointments, 7 Air Street, London W1R 5RJ
Tel: 020 7287 7722 Fax: 020 7734 1692
82 King Street, Manchester M2 4WQ Tel: 0161 935 8015 Fax: 0161 935 8158

www.successrecruit.co.uk

PASSIONATE ABOUT FASHION -
BUYER REQUIRED

Are you adventurous forward thinking with good administrative and communication skills to control the budgeting, purchasing and merchandising of our collection? Two years experience required. Liverpool based.

Application in writing only to Mr H. Bodansky
Graphic 75, Lime Street, Liverpool L1 1JO

SALES AGENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL AREAS OF THE UK

Experienced, motivated Sales Agents required to sell high quality mans executive range and high fashion mens footwear to independent retailers, multiples department stores and menswear shops.
Applicants should have relevant customer base, be committed to success with a proven track record.

Send CV to John Michael
Fax: 0208 951 0716
Email: rainltd@hotmail.com

Application in writing only to Mr H. Bodansky
Graphic 75, Lime Street, Liverpool L1 1JO

Agents Required

Pro Active, forward thinking Footwear Importer/Distributors requires enthusiastic, energetic and well connected Agents to cover all territories.
Applicants are invited from established professionals with a proven track record and good connections.

If you think you have the drive and enthusiasm to match ours, please apply in writing to:

Simon Ashworth
Footwork
Unit 5
Dominion Court
Billington Road
Burnley
Lancashire
BB11 5UB
Fax: 01282 835347
Email:sash@tinyworld.co.uk

SENIOR PATTERN CUTTER/
TECHNICIAN
LONDON

Gina Shoes design and manufacture ladies high fashion footwear. We are looking for a person with at least 5 years experience in ladies fashion footwear. Applicants should be proficient in pattern cutting - (manual and CAD), last and heel modelling, component spefication and assessment.

Salary circa. 30K

Please send your CV for the attention of Attila Kurdash by:

fax:	020 7249 1984
post:	Gina Shoes Ltd, Fitzroy House, Abbott Street, London, E8 3DP

email:	email@ginashoes.com

Finest Walking Shoes
UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO REPRESENT THE WORLD'S FINEST WALKING SHOES WITH A GLOBAL TURNOVER OF £100,000,000

CHECK US OUT AT www.mephisto.com
Northern representative required for exclusive territory, including Ireland and Northern Ireland. Guaranteed customer base and unlimited earning potential.

SEND CV AND COVERING LETTER TO:

MEPHISTO
Mr Rolf KONRAD
B.P. 50060 F - 57401
SARREBOURG
CEDEX/FRANCE

SALES AGENTS REQUIRED FOR ALL AREAS OF THE UK

Due to the successful launch of the (cacharel) women's shoes collection in Europe, we require top class agents, well established in the shoe market, to sell our range.
Excellent commission rates.

Please send CV to: LUSI LICENCES - Z.I. LES PALUDS - 286, Avenue du Pastre - F - 13685 Aubagne / France - email:lice@lusi-france

SIRET N0 417914 033 00028
APE 511 TVA No FR 39 417 033

We are a leading supplier to the Independent/Multiple Retailers.
We are seeking a SALES EXECUTIVE for Wales and Southern England (excluding London) to carry a high fashion ladies branded range.

The successful candidate must be highly motivated and ideally have knowledge of the Footwear environment. Excellent communication and selling skills are required along with the ability to work closely with a small team.

Please write with full CV to :
Laceys Footwear (Wholesale) Ltd
263/265 Hackney Road
London
E2 8NA

SALES AGENT -North/Midlands

Experienced, motivated sales agent required to sell high quality ladies fashion footwear to independent retailers and department stores.

Applicants should have a relevant customer base, be committed to success with a proven track record.

Send CV to:
J. Teasdale
Fax: 020 7613 2425
Email: Siren@netlink.net

Closing date for applications February 15th.

AGENTS REQUIRED

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with an extremely fast and progressive multinational company offering the very latest in fashionable and stylish footwear.

Due to our current success in the market, we are looking for enthusiastic and forward looking individuals with the drive to help us achieve our company goals. One of our objectives is to expand our global horizons by taking on the best agents to market our brands throughout the UK.

You will be committed and have relevant contacts and experience of selling ladies band mens footwear to the mid and upmarket Independent Retailers and Department stores. In return we offer excellent commission rates and marketing support.

Please call or fax Jannine on:
Telephone: 0181 838 5050
Fax: 0181 838 5252

Due to the continued expansion in the casual/sports market, we are looking to employ the following people:

EUROPEAN SALES MANAGER

We require dynamic person to assist with our continued expansion into Europe. The ideal candidate will already have experience within Europe and must be willing to travel.

FOOTWEAR TECHNICIAN

To assist our expanding production department. Experience required within a factory environment and a willingness to travel on a regular basis to our suppliers.

Both positions offer outstanding flexible packages to the right person. If you've got what it takes, please send your CV to:

J. MOCTON
NLO,
SANDY MILL
SCHOFIELD STREET
ROYDON
OLDHAM
OL2 6PW

Telephone: 0161 620 2897
fax: 0161 628 0830
Email: jm@nlguk.com

See our website at www.nlguk.com

Bishops Footwear Ltd, Coleraine is universally acknowledged as Northern Ireland's leading footwear retailer. As part of its staffing strategy it is now wishing to recruit a MANAGER/ESS (ladies department).

Applicants must have a good personality with well developed interpersonal skills and the ability to lead a dedicated and successful sales team. It is essential that applicants have significant supervisory/management experience in he retail industry, preferably within the footwear sector. A strong commitment to customer service, for which the business is well known, is also necessary. It would be helpful if applicants had experience in merchandising and or buying.

An attractive employment package will be negotiated reflecting both the seniority of the appointment and the extent of the successful applicant's experience.
To be considered for this key appointment, please send a detailed and complete CV no later than 18th February 2000 to:

LEONARD PERSONNEL
PO BOX 28
COLERAINE
BTS2 1WZ

This is an opportunity for a clear minded sales professional in the footwear industry to join an expanding company.

A well established company in the footwear business, Stewart Paul Ltd is currently importing from both Europe, the far East and India, to meet the requirements of the UK market.

The company aims to be market leaders in its design and supply of quality footwear by pursuing a strategy which places customer requirements at the heart of the business and by developing ranges to meet these requirements.

This is an excellent career opportunity for a progressive sales professional to be part of taking this ambitious company into the next stage of development.

Reporting to the Directors, the post holder will be responsible for developing ands delivering agreed sales targets, enhancing the company reputation for customer service and maximising sales growth across all channels.

Suitable candidates will be able to demonstrate a strong track record in footwear sales and have the ability to build relationships with customers which deliver exceptional long-term sales profit and growth.

In return a highly competitive package will be offered.

Please write with full CV to:
Managing Director,
Stewart Paul Ltd
Gladden House
17 Gladden Place
West Gillibrands
Skelmersdaole
Lancashire
WN8 9SX

Telephone: 01695 729 577
Fax: 01695 50131

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