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DCK Group a global leader in the design, supply of fashion jewellery and accessories. #pride
Here at DCK our people are central to everything we do. We are welcoming, friendly and have a culture that promotes learning and development from day one. #care #community
Diversity, equality and inclusion are the core of who we are and reflect this in every aspect of our company culture, DCK DNA.
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Brand Development Manager to join our team. As a Brand Development Manager, you will partner with some of the biggest fashion retailers on the High Street to maximise the commercial opportunities for our concessions business within our Hosts’ stores. You will work with well-known brands such as Next, River Island, Marks and Spencer and Matalan, to create bespoke jewellery and accessories ranges that delight their customer base while maximising sales for both parties. You will develop a strong, commercial , win – win relationship through really getting to know their business and challenging and developing how we currently trade to take advantage our unique market position and specialist jewellery knowledge. You’ll also play a critical role in creating jewellery edits and ranges plus managing the overall look and feel how our jewellery is merchandised within stores. The role includes negotiating cost prices which meet financial targets and market position, whilst ensuring all products meets the company’s quality standards and are globally compliant.
What you’ll be doing:
- Work with the Design, Product Buying and Merchandising team to ensure the range development meets all host strategy pillars from innovation to detail, margin to quality and sustainability.
- Get to know the host customer base inside out. Spot trends and new product opportunities, acting quickly to challenge business to onboard products and get into store.
- Effectively manages the critical path to manage all sales channels in partnership with Buying, Design and Merchandising. Effectively leads and manages the range sign off process with Heads of & Directors
- Owns and drives the sales performance. Partners with key stakeholders within our host to review performance and drive new initiatives / trading opportunities to maximise sales and profit.
- Work with Visual Merchandising to maximise the customer impact of our ranges and its commercial impact in store.
- Leads the Assistant Buyers to manage the critical path to ensure all stages are managed effectively from concept to delivery into the DC.
Why choose DCK
- Opportunity to work for a leading independent global fashion business
- Be part of a welcoming, friendly business that promotes learning and developing from day one
- Work-from-home opportunities and flexible working hours, to help you develop a healthy work-life balance
- Early finish every Friday
- Private medical health insurance
- Heavily staff discounted fashion and jewellery allowance
- 25 days holiday (+bank holidays and the ability to buy 5 more days)
- Free Parking
- Free refreshments and fruit with lunch on us once a week
- Community Group Social Events
- Plus, many more additional benefits
