Director - Buying & Design

TRP Recruitment ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Bonus

Strong benefits package

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Director - Buying & Design to lead the sales and design functions of a fashion business. The role requires extensive experience in sales leadership within the fashion industry, particularly at NEXT. Responsibilities include driving revenue, managing client relationships, and overseeing product development. This position offers a competitive salary, car allowance, and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in senior-level sales leadership or buying role within the fashion industry.
• Strong background in supplier relationships and understanding of the design-to-delivery process.
• Proven success in managing major accounts and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a sales strategy to drive revenue growth.
• Lead key account management and foster long-term client relationships.
• Collaborate with suppliers and production partners for efficient development.
• Work closely with suppliers and production partners across the supply chain to ensure efficient development, production, and delivery.
• Collaborate with sourcing, production, and merchandising to ensure seamless execution from concept to delivery.
• Partner with offshore teams in Bangladesh to support development and sourcing functions.

Skills

Sales leadership

Supplier relationships

Product development

Negotiation

Communication skills

Tools

NEXT experience

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Recruitment Consultant - Fashion Design, Production, Technical, Retail and Head Office

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Director across Sales & Design to lead and grow both the sales and design functions of a dynamic fashion business. This strategic leadership role focuses on building strong client partnerships, driving revenue, and aligning trend-led product development with market demands. The role also involves collaboration across the supply chain, working with internal teams and international partners.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Buying Manager, Head of Buying, or Senior Sales professional ready to take the next step into a broader commercial leadership role. In return, you'll receive a competitive salary, car allowance, bonus, and a strong benefits package.

Experience working at Next, or at a direct supplier to Next is required for this role.

Main responsibilities will include:

• Develop and execute a results-driven sales strategy to drive revenue growth and expand the client portfolio
• Lead key account management and foster long-term relationships with major UK and European retail and brand clients
• Oversee trend forecasting and seasonal direction to ensure commercially viable and innovative product ranges
• Work closely with suppliers and production partners across the supply chain to ensure efficient and cost-effective development, production, and delivery
• Collaborate closely with sourcing, production, and merchandising departments to ensure seamless execution from concept through to final delivery
• Partner with offshore teams in Bangladesh to support development and sourcing functions

Person specification:

• Previous experience in senior-level sales leadership or Buying role within the fashion industry
• Previous experience working with NEXT required
• Strong background in supplier relationships, product development, and understanding of the design-to-delivery process
• Proven success in driving revenue, managing major accounts, and leading cross-functional teams
• Solid knowledge of the UK and European fashion retail landscape
• Strong commercial acumen with a creative, trend-sensitive mindset
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design and Sales

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion

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