Next Plc
Brand Sales Coordinator - Next Sourcing
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Working Pattern
Typically X days in the office, with core hours flexible between 9am-5pm.
The Role
The NEXT Sourcing UK Sales Team acts as the direct link between UK buying teams and our global manufacturing network. Working closely with key internal and regional stakeholders, the team drives product development, manages costing and capacity, and oversees critical path timelines to deliver innovative, high-quality, and profitable collections.
We are looking for a Sales Co-ordinator to join our growing NS branded sales team, supporting both the Sales and Design functions across our License, Direct, and Wholly-owned brands portfolio. This role is based across our Leicester (Enderby), Market Harborough (The Barn), and London offices.
Responsibilities
- Supporting the Sales Manager and Assistant Sales Managers with administrative tasks across brands such as Joules, The Set, and Ted Baker.
- Sample Management & Logistics: Managing end-to-end sample processes including coordination and sample handover preparation.
- Operational & Critical Path Support: Tracking development and production sample progress, providing supplier liaison, territory support, and meeting support while keeping team documents up to date.
- Sales Analysis & Market Intelligence: Assisting with weekly reporting, London trade packs, sales tracker management, and market benchmarking analysis.
- Providing administrative support to The Set Design Manager for product documentation and sample management.
- Supporting product research, design sketches, and tech packs, with proficiency in Adobe Illustrator preferred.
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Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who holds a degree in a related field, preferably within Design. You should have experience in a similar administrative role and possess excellent organisation and time management skills. The ability to communicate clearly and concisely with both internal teams and global suppliers is essential. Approx 30% of time will be spent in London. Candidates must be able to travel between offices. Strong IT skills are advantageous, specifically proficiency in Excel; knowledge of the Google Suite, Power BI, or Next Sourcing systems would be beneficial.
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.
Benefits
- 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
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Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.
Working at NEXT
At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll 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, don’t worry! We’ll 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.
Equal Opportunities
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 headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
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