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Location: St Martens Latem, Belgium
Company: Vermeulen en Co.
Experience: Mid-level
Highest Level of Education: Other Graduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Active prospection and purchase of clothing and garments out of the country were I live: 1 week / month Running the company: - responsabilities of the personnel: 7 hours a day; - finding purchasers and clients : every day; - contacting, inviting clients: every day.
Job Requirements
Graduate in the commercial fashion industry Commercial courses, Incorporating in Fashion and Clothing this one year, full time programme is for those who wish to learn skills in fashion design, pattern garment construction and retail merchandising with a view to a career in the fashion industry No formal entry requirements. Entry by interview. Evidence of ability in Art, English and Arithmetic and an interest in designing and making garments would be an advantage. Workload is ok Professors are all fashion designers themselves with a lot of experienc.
Uppers
The best part of my job is that I am making my schedule myself.
Downers
Fatigue and jet lag. Possible hard customers to deal with.
Lifestyle
I always take first class travel and I am fresh at arrival I try to deal as quickly as possible with my purchases, and I take the first plane back to the business There is a very strict dress code, wich is normal in fashion, if one wants to look good. Four times a year, we try to invite our clients for a cocktail at the business
Compensation
Fashion business in Belgium is very well paid and it helps a lot to get well paid, because you sometimes have to invest yourself to be able to get more out of your business.
Advice to Jobseekers
Fashion will allways prevail! People need fashion all the time, so the future is sure.

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