Let’s talk about quality… When it comes to UK retail, it’s hard to find a company with a bigger focus on quality. We sell thousands of items an hour and our repeat customer base comes back to us time and time again for our renowned quality products. For anyone in the Wholesale & Franchise industry - this is an exciting role!
International
International Franchise, Sales & Operations is making waves in the international market, expanding the reach of the Next portfolio. Our goal is to showcase collections, brands and product areas to potential and existing partners. Once the orders are secured, it is our responsibility to ensure these are processed and stock is delivered on time for partners to launch globally. Come join the international Franchise team and help make Next a Global household name
Your role
Join our dynamic team as the main point of contact for specific wholesale and franchise accounts, where you'll maintain regular client communication and manage expectations to the highest standard. You will prepare and coordinate the showroom for sales events and appointments, ensuring a seamless experience for our clients. Your role involves managing all orders efficiently, analysing sales and market trends to support and maximise customer purchases, and attending trade shows to represent our company. Collaborate closely with internal buying, merchandising, and design teams to meet critical path deadlines and ensure timely deliveries. You'll also report back to the leadership team, research trends, and conduct regular competitor analysis. Additional responsibilities include general administration, chasing and organising samples, and photographing garments
About You
You are a dynamic, hands-on go-getter who can think on your feet and thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Self-motivated yet a great team player, you excel at building strong relationships and have an excellent attention to detail. Your ability to prioritise workload ensures that you consistently deliver high-quality results.!
Your Benefits
We’ll discuss more of what you’ll get when you work for Next at interview, but here’s an overview of what you can expect:
Profit–related bonus
25 days holiday and the opportunity to buy more
Contributions into a pension scheme
Life assurance
Sharesave scheme, which allows you to invest in Next and claim your share of our success
Staff shop
25% staff discount on most Next products – either in our stores or delivered directly to your desk
National and local discounts on goods and services
A digital GP healthcare service
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: 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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Internship
Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
Retail
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