CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

HEAD OF FINANCE - PART TIME OPPORTUNITY

• Ethical, sustainable fashion business genuinely committed to Work Life Balance

• Highly collaborative, family centric and supportive work environment

• Flexible Work – open considering part time 0.8 FTE

Join our team in a recently created role as part of our Executive Leadership Team (ELT), reporting to the Chief Executive Officer.

About The Role

As a senior leader reporting to the CEO, you will be responsible for proactively seeking & identifying opportunities to position the business for growth, with the ability to approach problem solving through a forward focussed, owner’s mindset.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing ELK’s financial and accounting practises

• Coordinating and directing the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts

• Preparing and publishing timely monthly financial statements, providing insightful analysis and recommendations for inclusion in the monthly board pack

• Overseeing the effective, efficient, accurate & timely delivery of weekly payroll

• Leading a capable, stable & experienced team of 2 with the support of an outsourced accounting function

• Closely collaborating with your colleagues and senior managers to add value and support data driven, fact based, commercial decision making

What We’ll Love About You

You have a love for finance, accounting & business concepts. You have a natural talent for numbers and analysis, coupled with a strong understanding of multi-channel fashion retailing across bricks and mortar retail, wholesale and online environments gained in (ideally!) a similar, medium sized business. You may have owned or run your own small business in the past, and come accompanied with a strong understanding of the need to be future focussed and think creatively in order to balance risk and reward.

 Your values are aligned to ours. You have a positive, proactive, solutions focussed mindset. You are a seasoned people leader who focusses on building capability, effortlessly collaborating across all levels of the team, and ensuring everyone is on the same page striving for the same goals. You effectively bring others on the journey to making insightful, data driven, fact based, commercial decisions.

Who are you?

You are a perfect match with:

• At least 7+ years experience in a combined senior finance and accounting role

• Bachelors or Masters qualifications in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or Business Law

• Professional accounting qualification (CA or CPA)

• Experience in a similar, medium sized business with exposure to multi-channel retail environment (encompassing bricks and mortar retail, online and wholesale) – fashion experience highly regarded

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including general ledger, month end / year end close process, international accounting, preparing and analysing financial statements, reports and making improvements to fiscal tools and systems

• Experience managing teams responsible for accounts payable, receivable, payroll and accounting

• Intermediate to advanced software skills, including Excel and other accounting packages (MYOB preferred)

In return we offer:

• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

• Access to our market leading, annual profit-sharing incentive scheme

• Genuine commitment to work life balance

• Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

• Your birthday off every year

• 2 days paid volunteer leave every year

About ELK

A pioneer of Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 in Melbourne, Australia. The ELK aesthetic holds a unique place within the international fashion landscape. With a highly considered approach by brand founders Marnie and Adam, ELK collections resonate with their global audience through sustainable and ethical practices, design refinement, trend curation and an intellect that is innately their own. Their sculptural accessories, hand-made leather and ready-to-wear collections define their artful vision while their devotion to ethical and sustainable practices has endured them as a leader in the practice of responsible innovation for the fashion industry.

How To Apply

If this sounds like you, please apply now: https://adr.to/6pequai attaching your CV and a cover letter detailing why you’re the perfect fit, or reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com to find out more.

 

MARKETING CONTENT MANAGER

The ELK Marketing Content Manager is responsible for creating, developing, and managing the workflow process to execute ELK’s content storytelling strategy and marketing initiatives via all brand channels, including B2B and B2C. This role is responsible for amplifying ELK’s tone of voice to build brand awareness and audience engagement.  

• Full Time, permanent role (open to 5 short days/4 full days/9 day fortnight)

• Access to market leading Incentive Plan + great discounts for you, your family

• Ethical, sustainable fashion business genuinely committed to Work Life Balance

About The Role

We are looking to appoint an experienced and exceptional Marketing Content Manager. Reporting to the Head of Marketing and working collaboratively with our Head of Creative, this invaluable individual will design and execute the entire content creation process, from inception to publication, ensuring consistent, on brand and flawless content is delivered on time and in line with strategy. As the ELK storytelling authority, the Marketing Content Manager will implement ELK's content strategy (including Social Media) supporting all brand channels to build brand equity, fashionability and inspired customer engagement.

Your responsibilities will include however not be limited to:

• Developing and leading content creation and production through copywriting and briefs for scheduled seasonal plans and adhoc opportunities.

• Collaborating closely with design and online teams, ensuring consistent, efficient compilation of online product descriptions ensuring accuracy, consistency of brand voice and SEO optimisation.

• Defining and managing content production priorities, including requests from wider ELK teams (online, retail and wholesale).

• Implementing systems and improving processes to optimise content production process and quality.

• Providing accurate/insightful reporting on the performance of content activity and media monitoring whilst identifying new opportunities.

• Delivering a collaborative and transparent management style ensuring goals are set and aligned with company strategy.

• Being the authority on the ELK tone of voice and ensuring it is consistently implemented across all brand channels and touchpoints.

• Developing, implementing and communicating social media strategy, delivering on targeted brand awareness, engagement, reach and growth.

• Supporting marketing, online, retail and wholesale teams in the creation of brand content, social media activations, events, online opportunities and brand activities with the support of the Social Media Assistant.

• Connecting and managing outreach with influencers, personalities, collaborators, media, stylists, influencers, personalities, brand partners and the like.

• Identifying and developing opportunities for channel collaborations and partnerships.

• Producing press releases and packs for all activations and external communication.

• Operating ethically and transparently and being a solid advocate for our sustainability journey.

• Actively participating in the development and communication of our annual Transparency Report.

Who are you?

You are a perfect match with:

• 4+ years’ experience in an editorial, journalist or agency role developing content storytelling tailored to multiple channels adapted to brand tone of voice.

• Highly proficient with the English language, ideally accompanied by a Diploma or Degree in Journalism, Creative Writing, Media and Communications or similar.

• Experience with delivering written content for campaigns across owned and multiple social channels.

• Strong understanding of the fashion industry, and media landscape across beauty, fashion, lifestyle, culture, etc.

• Superior presentation and pitching skills with a portfolio ready to share and show off!

• High level writing, editing, proofreading, layout/design, professional printing/publishing skills, including ability to present concepts verbally.

• Sound knowledge and appreciation of current trends in digital and social media.

• Experience working with content analytics and business marketing tools to optimise content channels.

• Aligned with our values and committed to working collaboratively and inclusively.

• Glowing reputation for working brilliantly with influencers, media and stylists.

Competencies and Key Attributes

• Extraordinary written/verbal communication skills coupled with the ability to project brand identity/ tone through word and visual imagery.

• Exceptional planning, organisation and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritise and pivot.

• Experience in the creation of conversion focused content in-line with SEO best practices.

• Experience writing social, newsletter and other external communications.

• Commercially astute and capable of working with AI, analytics / business marketing tools to measure performance and make data-driven decisions that optimise return on investment.

• Consistently abreast of social media trends and developments and knows how to manage social media activity accordingly.

• Genuinely passionate and committed to sustainability and ethical practices.

In return we offer:

• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

• Genuine commitment to work life balance

• Highly collaborative, family centric and supportive work environment

• Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

• Access to our generous annual Incentive Scheme

• Your birthday off every year

• 2 days paid volunteer leave every year

How To Apply

If this sounds like the career opportunity you have been waiting for, please apply here: https://adr.to/o3dqoai or connect with us at jobs@elkthelabel.com. We cannot wait to tell you more!

 

SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT

We are looking for an experienced and effervescent Social Media Assistant to take our ELK social media presence to all new heights!

• Full time - permanent role

• Access to market leading Incentive Plan + great discounts for you, your family

• Ethical, sustainable fashion business genuinely committed to work life balance

Who you are

You have a personal and professional interest for consumer marketing, digital innovation and a natural flare for creativity. You hold a strong reputation for "bringing campaigns to life" and are renowned for your clever content creation and ability to translate brilliantly through word and imagery. You religiously research and stay ahead of social media trends and developments and are committed to remaining well informed and ready to pivot for optimal online presence!

About The Role

The primary purpose of the role is to manage and execute ELK's presence on all social media sites and related platforms. Working closely with our Marketing and on-line team, the Social Media Assistant is central to supporting a range of strategic, scheduled and ad hoc marketing and brand awareness initiatives spread across the channel encompassing online, social, retail and wholesale.

A 'day in the life' entails however is not limited to;

• Daily activation of on-brand and tailored communication for marketing activities and campaigns via digital and traditional channels.

• Coordinating and taking lead on essential requirements for social, e-commerce and PR initiatives.

• Execute end to end prep and planning for promotions, media events, call outs, competitions, campaigns and the like.

• Maintain collaborative and supportive working relationships with ELK Sales/Wholesale/Planning/Online and Retail teams and attending to and 'anticipating' requests for support.

• Working collaboratively and creatively with Graphic Design and Marketing/Content leaders.

• Staying at the forefront of industry changes and actively making commercially sound recommendations for process improvement.

• Increasing engagement, online traffic through the delivery of brand enhancing content that maximises sales and brand equity.

Our 'must haves'

• Two to four years’ experience in a marketing, communications or an advertising role (preferable in fashion). Beauty/health/lifestyle also well regarded.

• A Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Media, Communications or similar.

• Demonstrated copywriting skills with a natural flare for creative expression and an innate understanding of brand identity, tone and tailoring content.

• Impeccable time management with the ability to work calmly, quickly and efficiently whilst handling multiple projects with varying deadlines.

• Takes initiative and has an outgoing and sociable personality.

• High level of attention to detail and work integrity.

• Technically savvy with a burning desire to 'keep learning' and becoming your best self.

• Commitment to being an authentic brand ambassador and advocate for our Ethics & Sustainability journey.

In return we offer

• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience

• Access to a market leading profit share incentive program

• Flexible work arrangement

• Generous product allowance

• Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

• Your birthday off every year

• 2 days paid volunteer leave every year

• Genuine commitment to work life balance

How To Apply

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been patiently waiting for, please reach out to us at jobs@elkthelabel.com We cannot wait to tell you more!

 

MULTIPLE RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE 

• Preston, Carlton & Reservoir Locations with immediate start

• Availability to work Friday, Saturday and Sunday essential

• Styling & Women's Fashion experience highly regarded

• Career progression opportunities available

We are always on the hunt for talented Retail Sales Assistants & aspiring Retail Managers, passionate about our brand and values, to join our retail team. Successful applicants will be passionate and enthusiastic about our product, values and delivering exceptional service to each and every one of our beautiful customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering exceptional service

• Outfitting, upselling and on-selling our beautiful, timeless product range regularly discussing features, benefits and sustainability 

• Effectively processing transactions (from purchases, through to gift vouchers and returns)

• Maintaining a pristine in store environment including cleaning, organising, restocking, pricing and visual merchandising

• Living and breathing ELK as a true brand ambassador

You will come well equipped with:

• Experience working in a retail store environment (experience working with women’s apparel highly regarded)

• Ability to deliver exceptional customer service

• A natural flair for making genuine connections with others

• Ability to excel working in a team environment 

• A genuine connection to our values surrounding inclusivity and ethical, sustainable, circular fashion

In return we offer you:

• Career progression opportunities

• Values based business genuinely focused on ethical, sustainable, circular fashion

• A highly collaborative, nurturing work environment

• Generous uniform allowance to show off our product while working

• Market leading product discounts for you, your family & friends

• Opportunities to grow your career with ELK

How To Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply here: https://adr.to/5sjayai including your CV and a Cover L