Assistant Merchandiser - Brands

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 r...