Rachael Brooks

Rachael Brooks has a diverse work experience in the design and furniture industry. Rachael started their career in 2009 as a Design Assistant at John Rocha, where they contributed to the design of hats and accessories for the S/S 10 catwalk show. Rachael then worked as a Design Assistant at GJM (Luen Thai), creating print and embroidery patterns for sleepwear and leisurewear brands. In 2011, they joined Phase Eight (Fashion & Designs) Ltd. as a Design Assistant, collaborating with designers and suppliers to create spec sheets and source finishings and trims for garments.

Moving into sales and account management, Rachael worked at Nordesign Ltd. as a Store Manager and Buyer, responsible for managing the store and buying products. Rachael then served as a Sales Representative at SIRPLUS CLOTHING, promoting and selling clothing products. At Hem.com, they held various roles including Account Manager, Senior Sales Manager, and Sales Operations Manager, overseeing sales operations and managing accounts in the UK, Scandinavia, Nordics, and Australia.

Rachael's experience also includes working at Clippings as a Brand Account Manager and later as the Brand Accounts Director. In these roles, they cultivated commercial partnerships with furniture and interiors brands and implemented initiatives to increase brand revenue growth. Rachael also integrated brand data into Salesforce and streamlined communications and operations.

Before their current position as UK & Ireland Sales Director at Cassina, where they are responsible for the development and delivery of the commercial strategy in the region, Rachael worked as a Brand Consultant at Trouva, providing consulting services for brands.

Overall, Rachael has a strong background in the design and furniture industry, with experience in sales, account management, and brand consulting.

Rachael Brooks began their education journey in 2007 at the University of Brighton, where they pursued a degree in Mdes Fashion Design & Business Studies. Rachael successfully completed their studies in 2011. In 2014, Rachael attended the London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, to further their knowledge and skills in Fashion Buying and Merchandising. The following year, in 2019, they enrolled at the Cambridge Judge Business School for The Cambridge Negotiations Lab program. Rachael's educational background suggests a focus on fashion and business-related studies.