Douglas & Grahame Ltd
Business Manager

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Business Manager
Carrickfergus, Co. Antrim
The Company
An independent fashion house boasting 100 years of heritage, Douglas & Grahame’s brand portfolio includes leading menswear brands REMUS UOMO, Douglas, DG’s Drifter and Daniel Grahame, as well as best-in-class schoolwear brand, 1880 CLUB.
With the company’s long-established strength and success rooted in an unmatched commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service across all channels, Douglas & Grahame’s future vision is focused on connected retail and the creation of a seamless customer experience across all online and offline touchpoints.
The organisation’s entire product portfolio is designed in-house, manufactured offshore, shipped to headquarters in Carrickfergus, and distributed to retailers across the UK, ROI and Europe.
Douglas & Grahame are now looking for a passionate, ambitious Business Manager to join the business and work closely with senior leadership across a broad range of operational and commercial initiatives.
This is a unique opportunity for someone to work at the centre of a fast-paced business, driving projects forward, improving processes, and supporting the day-to-day execution of company priorities.
The Opportunity
The Business Manager will work closely with the Managing Director to support the effective execution of strategic, commercial and operational priorities across the business.
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Acting as a trusted business partner to the Managing Director, the role is responsible for driving key initiatives forward, coordinating cross-functional activity, supporting decision-making and helping to ensure business priorities are translated into action.
The role requires a high degree of accountability, commercial awareness and sound judgement, with the ability to operate effectively across multiple areas of the business.
The successful candidate will be comfortable working with a highly driven and ambitious leader who values preparation, ownership and attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supporting the Managing Director with key business initiatives and projects
- Co-ordinating cross-functional projects; monitoring timelines, deliverables, and business priorities to ensure execution stays on track
- Supporting communication and collaboration across departments
- Providing regular updates on project progress and business activities
- Supporting business reporting, planning, and performance analysis
- Assisting with planning and execution of seasonal product ranges and sourcing
- Identifying opportunities to improve operational efficiency and internal processes
- Supporting ad hoc needs of the MD and day-to-day business management as required


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About You
To be considered as the Business Manager, you will need:
- Previous experience in a commercial, business operations, project management or similar role
- Strong commercial awareness and business understanding
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- A proactive and solution-focused approach
- The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Excellent IT skills, including Excel and PowerPoint
Experience within fashion, retail or consumer goods would be advantageous.
Other organisations may call this role Business Operations Manager, Operations Manager, Operations & Projects Manager, Business Support Manager, Commercial Operations Manager, or Strategy & Operations Manager.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary DOE
- Bonus scheme
- Contributory pension scheme
- Opportunities for professional development and progression
- Staff discount
So, if you want to become our next Business Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
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