Overview
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About the role and opportunity: If you have a flair for product, outstanding commercial awareness, apparel & footwear sourcing knowledge, this opportunity might be of interest. We are looking for a Sales Manager for NS Brands - Next Sourcing’s Licence and Direct Brands department. This is a great development opportunity, and the chance to work within a fantastic team. The role reports into the Head of Brands Sales & Marketing at Next Sourcing. Next Sourcing is a fully owned subsidiary of Next PLC, known for its commitment to excellence in the apparel and footwear industry.
Job Description
Next Sourcing stands as a fully owned subsidiary of Next PLC, known for its commitment to excellence in the apparel and footwear industry. We are driven by innovation and dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional experiences to our customers. We are excited to welcome a passionate and experienced Sales Manager to our growing NS Brands department.
Responsibilities
* Relationship Management: Effectively manage and cultivate relationships with our existing Licence and Direct Brands clients, Next Sourcing UK teams, and Next Sourcing overseas teams.
* Strategic Collaboration: Work with sourcing teams in the territories on clear strategies, in advance of the season, to bring the best offer to our branded clients. Identify key opportunities for each brand and develop comprehensive product offers ensuring strong product development, competitive pricing, and quick response times.
* Performance Monitoring: Monitor Next Sourcing sales performance and provide guidance, motivation, and support to the teams in territories to improve results. Track and analyze sales targets, identify areas for improvement, and report progress to senior management.
* Opportunity Identification: Continually identify new product opportunities and areas for growth. Sell these ideas to brands, convert opportunities into orders, and drive new sales for the company.
* Product Development: Be involved in product development, driving new opportunities from concept and sourcing through to ready-to-buy products.
* Critical Path Management: Manage the Next Sourcing critical path alongside each Licence and Direct Brand’s critical path, ensuring products are designed and delivered on key dates such as range reviews and selections.
* Sales and Influence: Sell product offers to each brand with conviction, using influence to evolve their ranges and drive sales by aligning with brand needs.
* Negotiations: Assist with price, delivery, and small-quantity order negotiations as needed. Deliver competitive prices, timely deliveries, and excellent service.
* Troubleshooting: Act as a link between each brand and Next Sourcing teams in territories to troubleshoot and ensure Next Sourcing remains the first choice for customers.
* Travel Requirements: Travel will be required for seasonal territory visits, trade shows, and inspiration trips.
About You / Qualifications
* Strong product development background with extensive sourcing knowledge.
* Experience in a similar role managing branded products and nurturing relationships is preferable.
* Exceptional commercial awareness with a solid grasp of trends, product development, and manufacture.
* Ability to work effectively within a team and engage across the business; capable of presenting new concepts and convincing stakeholders.
* Drive and enthusiasm to follow tasks through to completion, with strong problem-solving skills.
* Experience in buying, merchandising, brand sourcing, or from a supplier background would be beneficial.
Sponsorship
Candidates requiring sponsorship for this role will need to meet Home Office sponsorship requirements. For details see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa.
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. We have over 500 stores plus Next Online and online availability in over 70 countries.
Team Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (when purchased through NEXT)
* 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
* Discounts at Staff Shops
* On-site restaurants with affordable options
* Access to a digital GP and other health services
* Free on-site parking
* Financial wellbeing tools and resources
* On-the-job apprenticeship and development opportunities
* Direct to Work – online and instore discounts with next-day collection
* Support networks and employee resource groups
* Wellhub – discounted gym memberships
Conditions apply to all benefits. Benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and can provide workplace adjustments if needed. For adjustments, contact us via email or phone as listed in the original posting.
We encourage early applications for our roles, as the recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If the position is filled, the advert may close earlier than planned.
Location
Leicester, England, United Kingdom
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