Job Description
About the Role:
Based in Alfred Place, London. Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am to 6pm
This is a fantastic opportunity for you to make an impact and contribute to the continuing success of the Licensing area. Licensing is a rapidly expanding department at Next, featuring brands such as Baker by Ted Baker childrenswear, smALLSAINTS, Little Bird by Jools Oliver, Clarks clothing and Superdry childrenswear. This role offers an excellent chance to contribute to the ongoing success of the Licensing area and make a significant impact.
We are looking for a Merchandiser who has a commercial awareness, has the ability to maximise sales, and is experienced in trading a quick response department. You should also have the ability to manage a team or team members. It is critical that you have experience in product development across multiple supply bases.
About You:
Collaborative working with your Buyers, Designers and Technologist to build a balanced range
Responsible for managing and leading your own team
Appraising previous season, departmental and supplier base performance to propose
new objectives and strategy for future seasons
Building productive relationships with suppliers, negotiating the best delivery dates
Ensure deadlines are met in a timely manner
Confident and decisive, you’ll be able to solve problems quickly and react to sales data
PROFIT - The key to everything we do and every decision we make
So if you’re customer-focused, entrepreneurial, a natural leader, self-motivated, driven and organised, have a keen eye for detail and know how important strong communication is to successful teamwork, this is the place for you – and your career!!
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.
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
- 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
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
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.