Freedom International Recruitment

We are PASSIONATE and KNOWLEDGABLE about Recruitment and the RETAIL industry

We deliver our service with HONESTY and INTEGRITY

We encourage INNOVATION, accept ACCOUNTABILITY and embrace CHANGE

We celebrate DIVERSITY in people and their ideas

Freedom International at a Glance

Freedom International is a leading Fashion and Retail Recruitment consultancy established in 1997.

We proactively source Candidates on an Interim and Permanent basis for Management and Senior roles through to Director level positions.

Our specialist Divisions, made up of Fashion and Retail experienced, multilingual consultants, offer our Clients bespoke Recruitment Solutions in Retail, Supply Chain, Wholesale, E-Commerce, Buying & Merchandising. We have successfully supported

over 2000 brands from small independent designers through to blue chip, global high street Retailers.

We have a true understanding of 'multiple channel'

DesignProduction, Technical and SalesBuying and MerchandisingRetail OperationsEcommerce & MarketingHead Office OperationsExecutive Search & Selection

Our International Expertise

We have successfully recruited and built an extensive network of Candidates within the following markets

Europe Asia Russia Middle East

Unique Proposition

• A leading specialist Fashion and Retail Recruitment consultancy operating from the UK

• Specialist Divisions with all consultants, who are multi-lingual, having direct experience in the Fashion and Retail Industries they now recruit for.

• A qualitative Recruitment approach providing only the best matchcandidate details for the role on each and every assignment

• Use of our Head Office, based in London, offering state of the art interview room facilities, worldwide video conferencing

• Assistance with organisation of flight bookings and schedules.

• Extensive global advertising and marketing methods

• Your brand, culture and ethics are represented throughout the Recruitment process

Candidate Attraction

• Bespoke Recruitment campaigns and account management solutions • Database of over 65,000 Pre-Screened candidates• International Candidate generation:

30% of our Candidate base generated through recommendation and referralsProven use of International Job boardsSocial media websitesAccess to Trade PressHead HuntingTargeted e-Shots to our databaseMarketing team dedicated to Joint Branded AdvertisingWe actively participate in Exhibitions / Job Fairs / Trade ShowsEfficient and targeted creation of Bespoke campaigns

Candidate Attraction:Joint Branded Advertising Example

Our Expertise

Our Expertise

Sample International Placements

SwitzerlandProduct ManagerDenim Brand

NetherlandsMerchandising ManagerMidmarket Brand

FranceBuying ManagerLuxury Brand

ItalySenior Retail BuyerYoung Luxury Brand

USAGeneral Manager EuropeMidmarket Footwear Supplier

FranceSenior BuyerMidmarket Retailer

SwitzerlandFinance DirectorServices

SwitzerlandDemand Planner/Senior MerchandiserLuxury Brand

SwitzerlandBuyerWomenswear Retailer

Hong KongCountry ManagerLeading Sportswear Brand

ItalyFreelance Ladies DesignerLeading Midmarket Brand

SpainArea managerLadies Wear Brand

BrusselsMerchandising ManagerLifestyle Brand

Sample International Placements

FranceStore ManagerLuxury Brand

Hong KongGlobal quality AssuranceDenim Brand

SwitzerlandDesign ManagerDenim Brand

ItalyHead of DesignDenim Brand

ItalySenior Graphic DesignerDenim Brand

FranceGeneral ManagerLuxury Lingerie Brand

SwitzerlandBuyerOn-Line Retailer

AmsterdamInventory & Stock ControlRetail Franchise Group

GermanySenior Product Line MgrSportswear Brand

SpainInternational Area MgrCasual Teen wear Brand

BelgiumGarment DeveloperMidmarket Distributor

ParisStore ManagerFine Jewellery

Sample E-Commerce Placements

FranceOnline Marketing & SEO AnalystOn-Line Retailer

USAOnline Marketing ManagerLuxury Hotel Chain

SpainE-Commerce Systems Development ManagerInternational Toy Brand

AmsterdamE-Commerce Marketing ManagerLeading Midmarket Brand

LondonE-Commerce BuyerLuxury Brand

LondonE-Commerce MerchandiserLuxury Lifestyle

LondonE-Commerce ManagerLuxury Lifestyle

IrelandE-Commerce MerchandiserE-Commerce Production Merchandiser

Ladies Fashion

SpainE-Commerce/Web Content ManagerLuxury Footwear Brand

FranceOn-Line Content ManagerDenim Brand

AmsterdamE-Commerce ManagerLeading Midmarket Brand

GermanySenior Product Line ManagerSportswear Brand

SpainE-Commerce Sales AnalystCasual Teen wear Brand

Why use Freedom Recruitment

• International Recruitment • Open days & evenings• Video interview facilities• Dedicated project Team - Aim to deliver• Dedicated email address – yourcompany@freedomrecruit.com• Candidate testing facilities• Salary survey’s• Market intelligence reports• Client information and branding on Freedom Website• Free use of our state of the art interview facilities• Tailored recruitment campaign to suit your needs

Recognised ExpertiseIn 2007 Freedom became the first, and remain the only, specialist Fashion and Retail Recruitment consultancy to be awarded the Recruitment & Employment

Confederation’s Audited status within the UK.

As an International Client you will be covered by this most comprehensive of regulatory frameworks. REC Audited status offers assurance that agencies are

conducting their business lawfully and ethically while demonstrating that they are committed to the highest possible standards.

"I have always found Freedom Recruitment to be very effective in providing us with the highest standard of candidates. The consultants have a broad knowledge of the fashion & luxury market and I have found them to be pro-active in sourcing candidates which meet our brief as well as understanding our business needs.“Human Resources Manager, Hugo Boss

“We rely on the professional, quick and friendly service that Freedom provides when we are short staffed…. in a myriad of different locations across London and surrounding areas and always find Freedom happy to help.”Retail Store Support Manager, Mulberry

Our London Office

Academy House, 36 Poland Street, London, W1F 7LU Tel: +44 (0)20 7734 9779 Fax: +44 (0)20 7734 1101

E-mail: international@freedomrecruit.com

Freedom Recruitment Limited registered in England and Wales, Company Registration No: 331 9378, and is VAT registered, no GB 707 0746 44.Registered Office Address: 21 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3HH.