Job Description

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If you have experience as an Account Manager, Sourcing Manager or Buyer/Merchandiser and are looking for an opportunity to progress in one of the fastest growing areas of the Next Group, then this could be the role for you!

About the Team...

You will be reporting directly into the Sales Director and leading a team of 2 Assistant Sourcing Managers.

The Role...

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our Next Sourcing Brands team who manage the sourcing, development and manufacturing of ranges for internal Next licence brands including Ted Baker, Mint Velvet, and Laura Ashley, and external brands including Joules, Victoria\'s Secret and Jojo Maman.

You will:

• Develop a short-term and long-term sales strategy, continuously monitoring sales performance whilst being aware of market trends and identifying new areas of potential growth
• Collate and present regular business updates to NS Directors in order to review sales and opportunities to grow the business
• Collaborate with global sourcing teams to convert new business opportunities from concept stage into orders
• Identify the need for, and develop, new internal processes to accommodate the new ways of working across the brands and deliver to NS teams
• Work with offshore NS teams to set-up internal processes to accommodate new ways of working on new brands
• Support customers with their sourcing strategy, ensuring the right product is placed with the right territory in terms of capability, handwriting, price, lead time and overall business plan
• Negotiate competitive costs with Offshore teams, and have a clear understanding of the detailed cost breakdown
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Next teams and external brands through regular face-to-face and virtual meetings to discuss existing ranges and new opportunities
• Manage the Next Sourcing and customer\'s critical path to ensure orders are fulfilled on time
• Source fabrics and materials for apparel and footwear with a focus on clear pricing architecture
• Be adaptable to change and reactive to the latest direction on a growing department
• Motivate, lead and develop your team

About You...

• Experienced within account management, sourcing management, buying or merchandising
• Confident dealing with key stakeholders and the Senior Leadership team
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced working environment
• Organised, you\'ll be able to proactively manage a wide range of responsibilities
• An exceptional communicator and negotiator, with a thorough understanding of critical path management and costs
• Able to analyse, summarise and present information clearly and accurately
• Experienced in managing and motivating a team
• Have experience working in fashion retail and a keen interest in the product

About Us: You know Next, but did you know we\'re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We\'re the UK\'s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we\'re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it\'s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we\'ve gone global!

About the Team:

• \xe2\x80\x8b25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy & Victoria\'s Secret products
• Company performance based bonus
• Sharesave scheme
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Subsidised restaurant, coffee shop and juice bar
• Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking

Our aim is to support all applicants during the application process and to provide reasonable adjustments when \xe2\x80\x8b\xe2\x80\x8bnecessary and requested. If you would like to request support with your application due to any health condition, feel free to get in touch with us by calling us on 0116 284 6858 and leave a voicemail.

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