Assistant Trading Manager - Licensed Brands
Next · London, England, GB
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days a week in office, with core hours flexible between 8am and 6pm. The Role As an Assistant Trading Manager you will be the fa...
Job description
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days a week in office, with core hours flexible between 8am and 6pm. The Role As an Assistant Trading Manager you will be the face of our business to our partners, someone who can navigate the entire commercial lifecycle, from weekly trade performance to long-term seasonal strategy. Ensure our brands thrive on our platform, stock stays fluid, and every season outperforms the last. What You'll Take On 1. Supplier Management 2. Strategic Planning 3. Insight & Product opportunity 4. Financial Forecasting & Stock Management - Build deep and influential working relationships with brands, be the face of Next! - Ensure all new brands are fully onboarded with Next ways of working. - Accountable for all KPIs for your commission brands. - Support the Trading Manager and Commercial Product Manager with the negotiation process for new brand partnerships, ensuring mutually beneficial commercial terms. - Provide sales projections for the season along with "Good/Better/Best" quantity guidelines, optimum option width and phasing advice to maximise full-price sell-through and minimise terminal stock. - Lead weekly reviews of commission trade, proactively identifying ris...