More about the role

Functional Knowledge

• Play an integral role with development and management of the commercial opportunities within the in do-mestic/international, focusing on existing accounts and facilitating growth strategies; identifying new business opportunities and driving sales.

• Analyse and drive Y-O-Y growth of the business, ensuring a strong comp business and that Sell-thru is met at agreed Seasonal level all KPI’s are met.

• Work closely with Buying and Merchandising Core teams to build seasonal launch strategies with partners. and responsible for coordination of smooth implementation.

• Responsible for negotiating seasonal and full year budgets with partners ensuring positive growth in order to achieve and exceed Sales targets.

• Oversee and manage new openings with partner, working with Business Developer Manager and key cross-functional teams on partnerships.

• Support the Projection Process with accurate analysis of the business, buying trends & business needs specific to UK/International ensure New Look commitments have reduced oversold/undersold risk working closely with Global Merchandising Team ??

• Work closely with Head of, Business Developer Manager and Global Merchandising Team for account profil-ing, business review, sales forecasts, budget, and regular trade meetings with key accounts.

• Continually Collaborate with the Core Buying and Merchandising teams to ensure best practices are main-tained and ways of working efficiencies are continually developed.

• Present New Look collections to clients in conjunction with the Core Buying teams, with a central focus on building an assortment relevant to the account needs creating a tailored package with exclusive options where relevant and in line with Core Buying corporate strategy.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of domestic/international market.

• Present detailed feedback post market to the Core Buying & Merchandising and Ecom.

• Ensure the New Look brand integrity is consistently safeguarded and brand values are upheld in all dealings with partners.

Business Expertise

• 3+ years wholesale experience within fashion industry with a proven track record within strategic sales.

• Strong industry contacts/client base within key retailers across Domestic/International.

• Very personable with the ability to nurture and maintain existing customer relationships whilst assess prospec-tive clients.

• Highly motivated and target driven.

• A strong and passionate team player being confident, dynamic with good initiative.

• Flexibility to travel.

• Willingness to take on responsibilities outside a defined job scope.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Ability to work under pressure, in a fast-paced, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

• Microsoft Office literate.

Why New Look?

The amazing people, the love of fashion, the 4pm Friday finishes – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look.

We offer training to support you and your career progression, so that you can be at your absolute best.

You’ll also receive these amazing benefits:

• 40% staff discount

• Monthly 25% off  privilege vouchers for family and friends to enjoy

• Quarterly sample sales

• Season ticket loans