JOIN OUR TEAM: Freelance Distribution Manager (Part-Time)
Selvedge Magazine is looking for a personable, proactive marketer to join our team on a freelance, remote basis (20 hours per week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, with flexibility for events).
This is a unique, varied role for someone passionate about textiles who thrives on both independent work and meaningful community engagement.
About the Role:
The successful candidate will work across a range of marketing activities, including advertising and retail sales to support the growth of Selvedge while also representing the brand in person.
A key part of the role involves operating a mobile vending vehicle, travelling across London, the UK and Europe to attend events, connect with partners, and engage directly with our community.
Key Responsibilities
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Execute a variety of marketing tasks to promote Selvedge and recruit new retail partnerships
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Represent Selvedge at events, fairs, and partner locations
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Build relationships with customers, stockists, and collaborators
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Operate independently while managing multiple assignments
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Act as an ambassador for the brand and its values
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Ability to open and close negotiations
About You:
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A confident, friendly communicator with a “can-do” attitude
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A self-starter who can manage tasks independently
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Deep knowledge of textiles, the textile community, and genuine passion for the field
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Understanding of the aims of the publication.
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Connected to, or actively engaged with, the Selvedge community
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Organised, responsible, and adaptable to change
Essential Requirements:
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Full, clean driving licence
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Comfortable driving a mobile vending vehicle
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Ideally access to a parking space
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Based within easy reach of London
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Willing and able to travel regularly across the UK throughout the year
How to Apply:
1. Complete the following questionnaire:
2. Please submit your CV, a letter of application, and a short, two-minute video introducing yourself and outlining your interest in Selvedge, your relevant experience, and your connection to the textile community.
Send to Lauren at stories@selvedge.org.
Applications close 1 December
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