New Business Development Specialist - 12 Month FTC

Primark; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic New Business Development Specialist to support its growing concession offer. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to select must-have fashion trends and manage supplier relationships effectively. You will be responsible for project management of new in-store collections and driving marketing opportunities both in-store and online. Join a passionate team where your contributions will help shape the future of fashion retail, while enjoying a supportive environment that values your authentic self. If you’re eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days of leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Subsidized cafeteria

Healthcare

Pension plan

Potential bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in buying with a strong fashion knowledge.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting fashion trends while meeting sales targets.
• Manage critical paths and collaborate with merchandising teams.
• Monitor competitors and provide sales and stock information.

Skills

Buying experience

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Job description

New Business Development Specialist - 12 Month FTC

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Because we strive to put people first. Culture, our way.

As Primark expands its concession offer, we are seeking a New Business Development Specialist who will support the NBD manager with concession management as well as building ranges of pre-loved fashion from the ground up, influencing some of the hottest high street fashions.

What You’ll Get

The world is changing and it’s important we support our colleagues. People are at the heart of what we do at Primark so it’s essential we provide the right environment for you to perform at your best. That’s why we offer benefits that put you first.

Some of our benefits are:

• 27 days of leave, plus bank holidays and if you want, you can buy 5 more.
• Flexible Working, opportunity for an early Friday finish, and a subsidised cafeteria.
• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus
  
  

What You’ll Do:

In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• You’ll assist the NBD manager in selecting must‐have fashion trends, while always keeping in mind our sales targets and margins for the financial year.
• Managing critical paths, sample management, orders and working closely with the trading/ merchandising team to make sure they hit stores on time.
• Keep a constant eye on our main competitors, comparing the price, quality and value of their ranges with our own – while providing weekly sales and stock info.
• Maintain flexible and beneficial supplier relationships. Support NBD manager in negotiating the best prices and margins for the product.
• Project management of new instore collections – critical paths/ project planning / pack building
• Connecting with the marketing teams to drive marketing opportunities instore and online
• Internal stakeholder management. Building relationships with internal Primark teams – retail/ marketing/ store design and construction etc.
  
  

What You’ll Bring

Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• This candidate will ideally have buying experience with fashion knowledge and proven negotiating skills.
• Total organisation - You’ll have perfect attention to detail while running the day to day of the department
• Commercial Awareness - staying to to date with main competitors, comparing the price, quality and value of their ranges with our own – while providing weekly sales and stock info.
• Strong communication - Be a collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Quality Obsessed - Make sure garments are spot on and all documentation is completed to the highest standard.
• Proven ability in developing effective working relationships
• Effective and persuasive presentation skills
  
  

Ready? Good - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and skilled professionals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team Can determine where your skills may fit in at Primark.

Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility requests, 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Retail

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