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Job DescriptionAbout the Role:We are seeking an experienced Assistant Merchandiser to join our growing Group International team. The role will be supporting the expansion of the Next business. In this commercially driven role, you will support the budget process, provide analysis, select appropriate product range for particular markets and ensure stock is in the right place at the right time to drive profitable sales and global brand visibility.Key ResponsibilitiesPartner Communication: Act as a contact between partners and NextProduct Selection: Working with Partners to determine a market appropriate range based on the wider Next product range. Sales Analysis: Maximise sales, minimise product failure, and apply insights to future budgets.Stock Movement: Monitor stock to ensure timely launches and efficient movement.Reporting: Create trade reports, range plans, and forecasting tools using advanced Excel skills.Process Improvement: Propose practical solutions for performance and efficiency.Collaboration: Build productive relationships internally and externally to support initiatives.Presentation: Confidently present to all business levels, influencing senior stakeholders.This role requires strong communication skills and cross-department collaboration, working with teams like product, marketing, operations, and finance, as well as international partners. Be part of the team driving Next’s global success! The International Franchise, Sales & Operations team expands Next’s reach by introducing our collections, brands, and products to partners worldwide. From building strong partnerships to managing seamless operations, we ensure timely delivery and successful launches in international markets. Join us and help make Next a household name around the world!About you:You are highly analytical and confident with numbers, capable of identifying issues, patterns, and trends with ease. With essential experience in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets, you are proficient in managing data and supporting decision-making processes, while knowledge of SQL or Power BI would be an added advantage. Your excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills allow you to engage effectively with a range of audiences.Focused on achieving both personal and company goals, you inspire others through personal example, demonstrating a clear sense of vision, direction, and belief. Extremely organised and efficient, you manage time effectively to balance ad-hoc tasks, routine responsibilities, and long-term projects. As a collaborative team player, you are keen to share skills, learn from others, and build strong relationships across departments to enhance productivity and deliver outstanding results.Your teamBe part of the team driving Next’s global success! The International Franchise, Sales & Operations team expands Next’s reach by introducing our collections, brands, and products to partners worldwide. From building strong partnerships to managing seamless operations, we ensure timely delivery and successful launches in international markets. Join us and help make Next a household name around the world!SponsorshipCandidates 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: early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.About UsYou 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 Team25 days holiday plus bank holidaysProfit-related bonus - based on company performancePrivate health insurance- surgery choicesSharesave scheme - make savings from your net pay to buy NEXT shares at a discountPension - fixed contribution rates from both an employer and employee perspective, but you're also able to make additional voluntary contributions (AVCs) if you wish to save more.25% staff discount on most NEXT products - plus discount on other productsWagestream - helping you make the most out of your moneySalary finance - offers access to affordable loans repaid through salary, simple savings and free financial education.Life assuranceDirect to work - NEXT orders delivered free to the office for collectionVIP sale - early access to the NEXT saleAccess to NEXT staff shopsOctopus energy - like cycle-to-work, but for electric vehiclesFree parking (excluding London locations)Travel2NEXT - bus services dependent on locationOn site dining facilities (excluding London locations)National and local discounts on goods and services - this includes things like discounted cinema ticketsWellhub - includes access to discounted gym membershipSimply health - a healthcare subscription serviceAviva Digicare Workplace+ healthcare service - 7 Free services including Digital GP appointments and an annual health check.Onsite GP - Leicester Head OfficeOnsite Physio - Leicester Head OfficeA range of dedicated 3rd party wellbeing partnersFree eye testing - voucher to use at specific locationsConditions 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 (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.