
Francesca Rees
Retail
About Francesca Rees:
A versatile, analytical, and self-starting buyer with over 12 years’ experience within luxury fashion. Knowledgeable in both domestic and international brands with strong performance-driven results. Acute global market awareness responding decisively to fluctuating market trends and opportunities. Able to manage multiple buying strategies simultaneously, expertly managing core product yet equally driving innovative newness. A highly confident communicator with excellent organisational qualities and superb managerial skills. Cultivates and maintains healthy, flourishing relationships with brands and consistently seeks opportunities to seize growth and net profit results. Highly adept when faced with numeric data and managing target-orientated development. An intimate understanding of negotiation and diplomacy with a positive proven track record.
Experience
Buyer, Womenswear — Harvey Nichols | Feb 2019 – Present
Assistant Buyer, The Body Studio — Selfridges | Jul 2016 – Feb 2019
Assistant Buyer, Lingerie & Beachwear — Harvey Nichols | Sept 2015 – Jul 2016
Buying Administrator, Ladies International — Harvey Nichols | Jul 2013 – Sept 2015
Education
BA (Hons) Fashion Management, First Class — London College of Fashion | 2009 – 2013