Assistant Sales & Sourcing Manager - Next Sourcing (Direct Brands & License)
Assistant Sales and Sourcing Manager
Let`s Take it On
Direct Brands & License
£30,000 - £36,000
Enderby, Head Office / Market Harborough
We’re so much more than just a British retailer. From Istanbul to Shanghai, our Sourcing teams live and work in some of the most iconic cities in the world.
They`re at the heart of finding, developing and delivering the products our customers love, wear and use every day. Located across the globe, our Next Sourcing teams specialise in all different parts of the sourcing operation, from design and technology to product development.
Next Sourcing
Next Sourcing (NS) is a fully Next owned subsidiary and an internal supplier. We account for just over 40% of everything Next sources!! We have 9 global sourcing hubs, from Hong Kong, Bangladesh to Porto! In the UK we are the face of the operation to our Buying Teams - responsible for sourcing and product development. It’s a growing business with very exciting prospects.
Your role
This role is a great opportunity to join our dynamic team and take charge of driving sales across Licence brands and Direct customers within Next Sourcing. Your responsibilities will include monitoring current sales and market trends to identify new areas for growth, collaborating with Product Teams to propose innovative ideas, and selling products with conviction to both Licence and Direct customers. You`ll play a key role in driving new opportunities from concept to sourcing, developing clear strategies in advance of each season, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Additionally, you`ll manage critical paths, assist with negotiations, troubleshoot when necessary, and engage in travel for customer visits and territory exploration. If you`re ready to make an impact and drive success in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
About you
We are looking to bring on board a driven individual with a strong background in product development and sourcing, preferably with experience in Licence/Brands. Your role demands exceptional commercial awareness, trend understanding, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
Experience in presenting new concepts for sales growth is crucial, along with the drive to see tasks through to completion and adept problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Excel, numerical, and analytical skills is essential, along with prior experience in Buying, Merchandising, or Supplier roles.
Your team
The NS Brands team is a big development area for Next Sourcing and we partner with very exciting Licence & Direct Brands. The team combined, has years of experience spanning across Buying and Merchandising, Design and Sourcing plus experience within varied product areas such as Branded, and Next own label. The team brings a wealth of experience and so much industry knowledge. They are so excited to share this and nurture additional talent in their team.
Your benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:
- Profit–related bonus
- 25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
- Contributions into a pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
- A fantastic restaurant, coffees shops and juice bar at Enderby and Market Harborough
- Staff shop at Enderby
- Free parking on-site, including car sharing at both sites
- Free company bus service to and from Leicester city centre and other areas when at Enderby
- 25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
- On-site nursery (salary sacrifice scheme) in Leicester at the Enderby office
- National and local discounts on goods and services
- A digital GP healthcare service at Enderby office
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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