New Business Development Specialist - 12 Month FTC

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and diverse team as a New Business Development Specialist in Reading. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of retail by supporting concession management and developing innovative ranges of pre-loved fashion. Collaborate with various teams to drive growth and enhance product offerings while enjoying flexible working arrangements and generous leave. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect role for you!

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Subsidized cafeteria

Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in fashion buying with strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in selecting fashion trends aligned with sales targets.
• Manage critical paths and collaborate with trading teams.

Skills

Fashion Buying Experience

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Commercial Awareness

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Presentation Skills

Job description

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Job Title: New Business Development Specialist - 12 Month FTC, Reading

Client: Primark

Location: Reading, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Reference: 38afe4fa0722

Posted: 05.05.2025

Expiry Date: 19.06.2025

About the Role

As Primark expands its concession offer, we are seeking a New Business Development Specialist to support concession management and develop ranges of pre-loved fashion. This role involves collaborating with various teams to drive growth and innovation in our product offerings.

What You’ll Get

• Generous leave entitlement, including bank holidays and optional additional days
• Flexible working arrangements, early Friday finish, and subsidized cafeteria
• Healthcare, pension, and potential bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the NBD manager in selecting fashion trends aligned with sales targets and margins
• Manage critical paths, samples, and orders, collaborating with trading and merchandising teams to ensure timely store deliveries
• Monitor competitors’ ranges, pricing, and quality, providing weekly sales and stock reports
• Maintain supplier relationships, negotiate prices, and support margin improvements
• Project manage new in-store collections, including planning and pack building
• Coordinate with marketing teams to enhance in-store and online marketing efforts
• Build relationships with internal teams such as retail, marketing, and store design

Candidate Profile

• Experience in fashion buying and strong negotiation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Commercial awareness and competitor analysis skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Quality-focused with high standards for documentation and garment quality
• Proven relationship-building abilities
• Effective presentation skills

Join Us

Be part of a diverse, passionate team shaping the future of retail. We encourage applications from candidates who meet the criteria and those who are eager to grow with us. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your talent acquisition specialist.

Additional Information

Function: New Business Development

Job Type: Fixed Term, Full-Time

Country: United Kingdom

Job Profile: Trading Manager