Assistant License & Approvals Manager

Primark Stores Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A major retail chain in Reading is seeking an Assistant License & Approvals Manager to support license management and collaborative efforts with buyers, ensuring timely product delivery and maximising sales. Ideal candidates will possess fashion knowledge, strong communication skills, and excellent organisational abilities. Join us to thrive in a dynamic environment, enjoying comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Potential bonus

27 days of leave

Tax Saver Tickets

Fitness centre

Subsidised cafeteria

Qualifications

• This role is suitable for assistant buyer or merchandiser level candidates.
• Maintain flexible and beneficial supplier relationships.
• Perfect attention to detail when managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Maximising sales, opportunities and performance.
• Set up, manage and monitor internal critical paths.
• Lead on product approvals for License campaign products.

Skills

Fashion knowledge

Strong communication skills

Project organisation

Commercial awareness

License experience

Business acumen

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Job description

Assistant License & Approvals Manager

Because you lead our next look. Create, your way.

This role will support the Central License and Global Buying teams on Campaign critical path planning and management, including the management of all Licensor approvals, to maximise sales and profitability

They will support the Buyer on the Local License ranges – to ensure product is delivered according to the critical path, to maximise sales and profitability, and deliver maximum joy for our customer

What You’ll Do

We want you to feel challenged and inspired. Here, you’ll develop your skills across a range of responsibilities:

• Sales and Commercial Focus – Maximising sales, opportunities and performance. Contribute to the development cycle and process of products which will achieve company margin, and profit targets each season and financial year
• Set up, manage and continually monitor the internal critical paths for Global Licence campaigns
• Lead on the Global & Local License product approvals at concept stage, for all License campaign products, in partnership with the Licensor, to ensure on time delivery & to achieve company margin and profit targets each season and financial year
• Manage the flow of communication and design files for approvals, between the Licensor and Buying teams, to ensure smooth running of product development
• Develop, manage and evolve Supplier/Licensor/Internal ways of working – alongside the Buyer - to aid the smooth running of the critical path and department
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Primark License design team, on the submission of all Global License campaign product & US Local designs for concept approval

What You’ll Bring

We want every person in our organisation to feel like they’re making a key contribution. Here are some of the experiences and skills you’ll need for the role:

• This role is suitable for assistant buyer or assistant merchandiser level candidates, with fashion knowledge and proven organisational skills.
• Strong communication - Maintain flexible and beneficial supplier relationships to support our License team in the smooth running of the approvals process
• Total organisation - You’ll have perfect attention to detail when managing your projects, and work closely with the Licensors to ensure key target dates are met
• Commercial awareness - Keep a constant eye on our main competitors, comparing the price, quality and value of their ranges with our own
• License experience is desired
• Good working knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
• Have a good level of business acumen, sound common sense and a genuine interest in the retail industry

What You’ll Get

People are at the heart of what we do here, so it’s essential we provide you with the right environment to perform at your very best. Let’s talk lifestyle:

• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus.
• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Tax Saver Tickets, fitness centre, and a subsidised cafeteria.

Does this sound like you? Great, because we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring. You’ll be supported within a team of equally capable people, celebrating who you are and aiding you reach your potential. At Primark, we’re excited about our future - and we’re excited to develop yours.

About Primark

At Primark, people matter. They’re the beating heart of our business and the reason we’ve grown from our first store in Dublin in 1969 to a £9bn+ turnover business and over 80,000 colleagues and over 440 stores in 17 countries today. Our values run through everything we do. In essence, we're Caring and always strive to put people first. We're also Dynamic, bravely pushing the boundaries to stay ahead. And finally, we succeed Together.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request, during your recruitment journey, such as extended time or breaks between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, mobility access, or assistive technology please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks, including right to work, reference education and for some roles criminal, and financial checks. If you have any concerns, please reach out to our talent acquisition team to discuss.

Our fashion isn’t one-size-fits-all and neither is our culture. Primark promotes equal employment opportunity, we strive to create an inclusive workplace where people can be themselves, access opportunities and thrive together.

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