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About the Role:
Ready to start your Joules Journey?
Prepare to be part of a dynamic, hard-working, collaborative, and inspirational team, creating and bringing product to market season after season for our iconic British brand. You can expect a journey outlined with clear goals and aspirations shared by the whole business while building cross-collaborative relationships, including the opportunity to work with our Founder; Tom Joule, and his Senior Team who have a wealth of knowledge to share.
Step into the role of Licensing Assistant here at Joules Head Office!
What to expect on a day to day basis:
- Support the Licensing Manager & Account Manager with our Partner relationships.
- Ownership of Accounts with support from the Licensing Manager and Account Manager.
- You can expect to support with Range Plan tracking & upkeep.
- Sample logging and tracking will be your day-to-day responsibility.
- There will also be an element of marketing support.
- You will be required to quickly build an understanding of and support with trading on Joules.com and Next.com.
- Support with organizing and attending Licensing Events.
- Support with planning and admin for Joules Shows.
- You will need to quickly gain awareness of and an understanding of Royalties.
- Support with product copy requirements.
- Plan and support with in-house photography requirements.
About You:
From a technical and operational perspective, it would also be advantageous if you:
- Have demonstrable experience within a similar role to hit the ground running.
- You must have strong Joules brand and product awareness.
- You must be willing to develop an understanding of all aspects of the licensing process, trading routes, and critical path.
- Commercial awareness is key for this role.
- Confidence in your sales capabilities.
- Understanding of forecasting with the ability to support, when required.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
- Clear and confident communicator.
- Detail-oriented and highly accurate.
- Proactive, solutions-focused, and calm under pressure.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across internal teams and external partners.
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What we value most here at Joules is your ability to really align with who we are as a Brand. So, if you:
- Have a keen interest in the fashion and retail industry.
- Are fearlessly creative with ideas to share.
- Are not afraid to fail and grow.
- Have a genuine positivity for the future of our brand and all we can achieve.
- Are adaptable and can embrace change.
- Can work collaboratively and are always ready to give it your all.
- Enjoy celebrating success.
Then look no further, the role of Licensing Assistant was made for you!
Where will you be working?
This is a full-time role based at ‘The Barn’ - Joules’ purpose-built Head Office in Market Harborough, Leicestershire. This role is office-based, working onsite, as we believe this is where we make the best decisions together.
Your Application
Due to the high volume of applications received for our roles, please note that applications not accompanied by a relevant cover letter are unlikely to be progressed. Please review the following Joules Cover Letter advice to support your application.
Sponsorship
In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. Joules does not hold a Sponsor Licence and would not, therefore, be able to sponsor a successful candidate under the Skilled Worker route. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the right to work without sponsorship.
Please note that we may close the advert early if the required level of applications is received - this role requires an immediate start, so apply now to receive early consideration.
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Our Working Way
At Joules, we honor our British heritage while creating products and experiences that delight, inspire, and connect with our customers every day. We are committed to bringing freshness and innovation to our collections, delivering style, quality, and joy in every season. We strive to be the leading brand in preppy, heritage ‘time off’ clothing, offering standout outerwear and rainwear, layered autumn and winter essentials, fresh spring and summer styles, and a broad selection across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and homeware.
At Joules, we lead on product, design, print, creative brand strategy, and marketing, while NEXT supports retail, HR, finance, distribution, customer service, and returns - offering operational excellence.
Our Benefits
- 25% off most Joules, NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT).
- Up to 10% off most partner brands & Branded Beauty products.
- Access to fantastic discounts at our staff shops.
- Clothing Allowance.
- One family day per year.
- Reward Schemes - From a cycle to work scheme to discounts with nearly 1000 retailers.
- Life assurance.
- Pension.
- Fantastic L&D opportunities.
- A bold and vibrant place to work.
- Free on-site Parking & low cost EV charging points.
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 headoffice_joulesHR@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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