Nicolle Jillings

Nicolle Jillings is an experienced professional in buying and category management, currently serving as the Category Manager for Garden Furniture at Blue Diamond Garden Centres since November 2023. Previously, Nicolle held the position of Senior Buyer at Cuckooland.com, focusing on own brand development across garden, interiors, and furniture from September 2022 to August 2023. Experience also includes roles as a Buyer at Paragon Customer Communications, where creative solutions for global brands were emphasized, and at The Cotswold Company, where product development in various furniture categories was a key responsibility. Earlier in the career, Nicolle gained valuable experience at Marks and Spencer and Arcadia Group Ltd as a Senior Buying Assistant and Buying Assistant, respectively. Nicolle holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fashion Brand Management from the University of Central Lancashire and a BTEC National Diploma in Fashion Design & Textiles from Norwich City College.