Assistant Buyer Women's High Street Brands

Working Pattern:Typically 5 days in the office with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm.

The Role
Working across a very successful and growing department youll support brand management range selection and trading activity across Womenswear Denim and High Street Brands. Its a varied fast-moving role and an exciting team to be a part of!

What Youll Take On
Youll be joining the Brands buying team offering them key support for the buying developing and reviewing of the brand mix and ranges in the department. Youll have key responsibilities at every stage of the process from account management and product selection to trading the ranges in season to maximise sales opportunities considering everything from market shifts to new and emerging fashion trends. You will be working closely and collaboratively with your merchandising team whilst managing a Trainee Buyer to ensure the smooth running of the division.

Youll also have the opportunity to suggest new brands to bring to the mix and put these forward to launch on the NEXT website. Youll be responsible for accurately maintaining product systems and ensuring critical dates and deadlines are met. Youll also build productive and strong relationships with the brands and supply base as well as provide support and development opportunities across the department.

What Youll Bring
Youll be established in your current role and confident to take on a new challenge. Youll need to be commercially aware thrive under pressure and be confident juggling multiple priorities. A genuine interest in Menswear and a keen eye for product is a must. Experience with brands is a bonus but were open to strong product-focused candidates from other areas too.

Were a relationship-led business so being a great communicator and team player is key. If you show potential theres even scope to represent the team at UK and international trade shows.

Sponsorship
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:

We encourage early applications for our roles as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position this advert may close earlier than planned.

At NEXT we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. Thats why we are aGoogle-powered workspace. From your very first day youll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs Drive and Meet to stay connected and move fast.

If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites dont worry! Well point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.

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