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The business
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 43,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re at the forefront of the market. At the last count, we have over 500 stores, plus Next Online and it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world.
With our online business constantly growing, our Assistant Buyers have a joint venture to support in creating attractive and profitable product ranges across the business. They work closely with our Designers, Merchandisers and Technologists to create stylish new collections for every season.
This is an opportunity to join our Home team focusing on the Home Accessories range which will cover a variety of product types from ornaments to floral, candle holders vases and more…
Your role
- You’ll be joining the Buying team within Home, offering them key support for the buying, developing and reviewing of seasonal ranges. You’ll have key responsibilities at every stage of the process, starting from helping Buyers to formulate proposals for range restructure – considering everything from market opportunities to new trends.
- You’ll help to develop and plan commercially successful ranges, taking into account sales data, price architecture and brand DNA. As well as communicating design briefs and considering various issues such as price, quality and lead times. Analyse sales data and trends, acting quickly to identify new opportunities. You’ll also plan and manage any necessary meetings to ensure issues are quickly identified and resolved.
- You’ll be responsible for accurately maintaining progress systems and ensuring critical dates and deadlines are met. You’ll also build productive relationships with external suppliers as well as provide support and development opportunities to Trainees in your team.
- You’ll be doing all this from our Leicestershire Head Office… A fast-paced, encouraging and inspiring environment where we never underestimate what we can do.
So bring your energy, play to your strengths and never shy away from change. Push yourself, and back others. And make things happen that will be bigger and better than before.
If you’re customer-focused, self-motivated and organised, have a keen eye for detail and an investigative mind, and can’t wait to start building relationships, this is the place for you – and your career.
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 SOME OF OUR BENEFITS
- 25% 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
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a 24/7 digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [email protected] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
