1) Fashion, sports, lifestyle, beauty, and retail industries. 2) Providing executive search, database search, and interim management services using a professional and boutique approach. 3) Consulting with over 25 years of experience in these industries to find the best cultural and skills match between candidates and client companies.

2. Global Fashion, Retail and
Lifestyle Recruitment
Experts with 25 plus years
of providing results

3. Welcome to Talisman
Fashion
A business that represents people
with talent and ambition and those
that can make a difference to your
business.
We are accustomed to working with
companies within the fashion, sports,
and lifestyle merchandise sectors,
which includes clothing and
accessories, footwear, home fashion,
cosmetics and beauty plus those
companies who provide industry
specific product and services.

4. Our Team
A team of consultants who are Graduates
with relevant industry and recruitment
expertise with the ability to provide a truly
consultative approach and boutique level
of service.
Consultants who love their work and take
responsibility for achieving objectives.
Many of Talisman Fashions’ consultant’s
have worked for high profile brands and
they are all individuals who recognize the
importance of people to a business.
They seek to understand the culture of a
business as well as the skill set and
experience required. Finding the best
match for your business.

5. Our
Strengths
Professionalism
We believe in providing a
quality boutique service.
Integrity
Our open, honest approach
and confidentiality ensure
we gain your trust.
Focus
We take responsibility
for achieving the
objectives.
Our ability to listen
We consider what is best for
the client and the candidate.
The cultural Fit, skills and
experience.
Business
relationships
A high percentage of
our clients provide on going,
repeat business as well as
referrals.
Expertise
Consultants with relevant
industry knowledge and passion
for their work.
Our network of
contacts
We attract people who are, or
will be, very successful!

6. Our
Services
Database Search
and Networking
Executive Search
UK
Executive Search
International
Skype and Video
Conference Facilities
Free on line advertising
www.talismanfashion.com
Plus additional websites as
appropriate
Advertised Selection
Process for Website
or Traditional Media
Access to
Personality
Profiling and
Psychometric
Testing
Interim
Management
/Freelance

7. The Key Areas
We manage vacancies at Board Level, Senior,
Middle and Junior Management:
Buying and Merchandising Technical and Quality
Retail Operations Manufacturing
Visual Merchandising Wholesale and Production
Design Product Development
Human Resources Marketing
E commerce Administrative roles
Sales /Business Development

8. We Do More...
Fashion, Sports and
Lifestyle are our core
business and we are
able to assist within
other categories
such as FMCG, IT,
and DIY Retail &
Supply Chain, plus of
course Health and
Beauty.

9. Executive Search
Our Approach in Brief
• We recommend companies in conjunction with your
recommendations.
• We carry out the research process to identify potential
candidates within the agreed companies.
• We approach the potential candidates and where
applicable carry out first interviews.
• Initial interviews will either be face to face or by video
conference or Skype.
• If this is not practical we will carry out initial in depth
interviews by telephone and will base the interview
process on the key competencies sought for the
vacancy in question.

10. 10
Executive Search
• A short list of the most suitable candidates CV will be
submitted.
• CV submitted will include additional information such as
specific career achievements and skills and experience
that are less apparent.
• We will also indicate the candidates current salary and
benefits in detail along with expectations and notice
period.
• We will as required assist with organization of
psychometric testing and personality profiling for the
candidates.
• Talisman Fashion is happy to follow up on references at
offer stage.

11. Database Search
• Advertised selection process from websites and
traditional media.
• We will select the most suitable candidates for first
interviews with Talisman Fashion.
• Interviews will be face to face or by video conference or
Skype. If this is not practical then we will progress with
in depth telephone interviews.
• All CVs submitted will include additional information such
as highlighted career achievements, current and
expected remuneration.
• Talisman Fashion will take responsibility for briefing
candidates for the first interview with the client company
and for providing feedback to the client and candidate.
• Where requested we will manage arrangements for
personality profiling, and assessment processes
/psychometric testing.

12. 12
Database Search
• References are followed up by Talisman Fashion for the
successful candidates.
• For international vacancies we will follow through with
the candidates on visa compliance documentation and
needs.
• We have a large database of contacts active and non
active people to approach.
• We utilize our own and as appropriate additional
websites.
• Select the most suitable candidates for first interview
with Talisman Fashion.
• For international vacancies we follow through with the
candidates on the visa compliance documentation and
requirements and help to ensure any areas of concern
are resolved and time schedules are achieved.

13. Examples of client companies

14. Contact Details
Tel: 00 44 (0)203 1741 679
Or 00 44 (0) 1932 411040
Email: info@talismanfashion.com
Talisman Fashion
53 Chandos Place, London WC2N 4HS,
United Kingdom