Wholesale Assistant

Patagonia, Inc.; Scunthorpe; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor apparel company is looking for a Wholesale Assistant in Scunthorpe. This role is ideal for a recent graduate or current MAA/BAA wishing to enhance their skills in a dynamic wholesale environment. You'll collaborate with national and international brands to support product selections and craft strong, market-driven ranges. The position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £27,000, along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or existing MAA/BAA.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced wholesale environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Account Manager with daily operations.
• Monitor sales and trade performance across key partners.
• Lead partner meetings to review performance.
• Collaborate with partners to curate product selections.
• Build commercial ranges for partner customers.
• Work with internal teams for seasonal sign-offs.
• Contribute to product development with suppliers.
• Support Buyers and Designers with sample briefs.
• Negotiate pricing structures for competitive offers.
• Review and maximise margin through costing exercises.
• Be adaptable and commercially minded.
• Monitor the critical path for risks and delays.
• Prepare presentations representing the brand.

Job description

Wholesale Assistant | Lifestyle Brand | Manchester | £26,000 - £27,000 | Hybrid Working + Benefits

This role is perfect for a recent graduate or an existing MAA/BAA looking to transfer and elevate their skillset within a fast-paced wholesale environment. You'll work closely with well-known national and international brands, supporting their product selections and helping shape commercially strong, trend-led ranges.

• Support the Account Manager with the daily running and trading of the wholesale department.
• Monitor daily sales and weekly trade performance across all key partners to drive informed decision-making.
• Lead and support partner meetings to review performance weekly, monthly, and annually.
• Work collaboratively with partners to curate and tailor product selections that suit their customer and brand handwriting.
• Build well-balanced, commercial ranges tailored to each partner's customer profile.
• Work with internal Buying, Design and Merchandising teams to understand upcoming seasonal sign-offs.
• Contribute to product development opportunities, working with designers and suppliers to create exclusive offers where needed.
• Support Buyers and Designers with sample briefs and ensure timely delivery of samples into the business.
• Gather initial costs and negotiate fairly to achieve clear and competitive pricing structures.
• Set and maintain pricing architecture across categories.
• Review and maximise margin through effective costing exercises.
• Be agile, adaptable, and commercially minded in all trading decisions.
• Monitor the critical path, ensuring any delays or risks are quickly identified and communicated.
• Prepare and deliver strong, visually compelling presentations that confidently represent the brand to internal teams and external partners.

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