Footwear and accessories are our passion, and we have developed a unique appreciation and understanding of exactly how this industry works. We are different not just because we care, but mostly because we get results. Just ask any of our clients.
So who are we exactly?
Annette Cove Associates attributes its success in Search and Selection to the fact that all of its consultants come originally from the industry and can understand a client’s business from the ground up.
Since launching this venture back in 2008, we have sought to value both clients and candidates alike. Our core principles of confidentiality, trust, empathy and dedication are reflected in everything we feel, think and do.
Annette Cove herself has a distinguished background in footwear stretching back over 25+ years. Initially with Clarks, British Shoe Corporation and Pentland Group (Director of Product for Red or Dead and VP for Footwear at Ellesse), she has now been working for over 10 years as a recruitment specialist in the footwear and accessories sectors and has built up an enviable reputation.
By bringing the most appropriate characteristics to this industry (awareness, honesty, sensitivity, tenacity and resolve) Annette will make your recruitment programme easy and swift.
- What sets us apart?Open or CloseAfter a long and successful career with K Shoes, Clarks, Hush Puppies, Dolcis, Red or Dead and Ellesse, Annette decided to redirect her considerable experience and management skills of the footwear and accessories industry by joining footwear recruitment specialist Berkeley Search and Selection in 2003.
Now, as a well-known and highly respected figure in the footwear industry, she has capitalised on this change of direction and has built a very successful career as a independant recruitment consultant. - Who are the Associates?Open or CloseWe have worked with hundreds of people and many of the industries best-loved businesses – and in the process have built an enviable reputation that is reflected in the associations we currently enjoy.
Annette Cove Associates are the collective collaboration of many of these relationships throughout the world. We work closely with other agencies in the US, the Far East and Australasia as well as with key industry figures here in the UK. - Shared valuesOpen or CloseSince we launched our business, we have sought to value both clients and candidates alike.
Our principles are reflected in everything we feel, think and do:
• To research and fully understand our clients business.
• To ensure we integrate with your philosophy and your target market.
• To meet all our candidates and help them to improve their career prospects.
• To be proactive with both client and candidate and ensure the ‘best fit’ for each and every role.
• To take time to build trust on both sides of the relationship.
• To act in the best interests of both client and candidate.