Kate Basti is the Nationality, Partner and Brand Manager for Aery Systems Ltd. Kate oversees all elements of the company’s international high-tech office spaces located across four continents. Her job entails overseeing processes that are geared towards increasing the productivity and profitability of the company as a whole while also developing and implementing plans to address specific issues that arise within each workplace. She analyzes the needs of her partner’s and employees in an effort to create a work environment and revenue stream that are aligned with those needs. In doing so, Kate maintains that all parties involved enjoy a positive working environment where all feel at home and contented about their position.
Age is not a deterrent to participating in an exciting career path in the field of international fashion distribution. Even though most distributors will require their team members be of a certain age, there are a number of distributors who welcome young, junior employees into the fold. The age requirement of distributors does not necessarily have to stop a talented young talent from being able to pursue a successful career; in fact, many distributors are known for keeping very young members on their payroll. Age is simply a factor when determining whether or not a distributor is a good fit for the company.
Age and nationality do not necessarily dictate one’s proficiency in English. Many distributors speak fluent English and are willing to take chances on hiring someone with limited English proficiency. The fact that you are interested in the profession and have strong leadership skills makes you a good candidate for a role as a partner, especially if you can manage your time well and are willing to develop managerial skills to keep the business afloat during peak seasons. If you are an ambitious and talented entrepreneur who wants to expand your reach by tapping into the ever-growing markets of Europe and Asia, consider working as a national manager for an English speaking company.