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Assistant Sales and Sourcing Manager
License
£30,000 - £36,000
London
Intro
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 (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 License team is a big development area for Next Sourcing and we partner with very exciting Brand Licenses. The team combined, has years of experience spanning across Buying and Merchandising and Design plus experience within varied product areas such as Branded, 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.
