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Requirements
The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage tasks flexibly are essential.
Job Description
Job Description
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm. There is potential for some flex on office days at the discretion of your manager.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team, focusing on the essential data and reporting that keeps our business moving. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of our subscription reporting database and ensuring that critical markdown requirements reach the correct recipients on time. You will play a key part in producing ad hoc reports and responding to queries, providing you with a broad overview of how data impacts our commercial success.
You will provide the business with the visibility needed to make informed decisions and be able to respond to ad hoc requests.
What You’ll Take On
As a Commission Reporting Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our internal and external reporting drives valuable insight and actions. You will work closely with internal cross functional teams including BIS, Product Operations, eCommerce, Product and Operations where strong communication skills are essential.
Key Accountabilities include:
Reporting:
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. You don’t need years of experience, but you do need a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude toward solving problems. Rather than passing issues along, you take ownership of your tasks and take pride in the accuracy of your work.
You are a clear and confident communicator, comfortable reaching out to different teams and external brands to ensure reports are delivered and queries are resolved. Highly organized and dependable, you can manage your daily routine while remaining flexible enough to handle reactive requests as they arise. We value someone who is curious - someone who won't just follow a process, but will eventually suggest innovative ways to make our reporting even better. Your balance of technical potential and a positive, "can-do" mindset will make you an invaluable asset to our team.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.
If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Working Pattern: Typically 5 days in the office, with core hours flexible between 8am-6pm. There is potential for some flex on office days at the discretion of your manager.
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team, focusing on the essential data and reporting that keeps our business moving. You will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance of our subscription reporting database and ensuring that critical markdown requirements reach the correct recipients on time. You will play a key part in producing ad hoc reports and responding to queries, providing you with a broad overview of how data impacts our commercial success.
You will provide the business with the visibility needed to make informed decisions and be able to respond to ad hoc requests.
What You’ll Take On
As a Commission Reporting Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring our internal and external reporting drives valuable insight and actions. You will work closely with internal cross functional teams including BIS, Product Operations, eCommerce, Product and Operations where strong communication skills are essential.
Key Accountabilities include:
Reporting:
- Improve reporting functionality and quality
- Produce ad hoc reports
- Respond to queries regarding external reporting
- Run analysis as required
- Run analysis as required
- Ensure the subscription reports are sent to the correct recipients
- Ensure markdown requirements are sent to the correct recipients
We are looking for an individual who is eager to learn and ready to roll up their sleeves to get the job done. You don’t need years of experience, but you do need a keen eye for detail and a proactive attitude toward solving problems. Rather than passing issues along, you take ownership of your tasks and take pride in the accuracy of your work.
You are a clear and confident communicator, comfortable reaching out to different teams and external brands to ensure reports are delivered and queries are resolved. Highly organized and dependable, you can manage your daily routine while remaining flexible enough to handle reactive requests as they arise. We value someone who is curious - someone who won't just follow a process, but will eventually suggest innovative ways to make our reporting even better. Your balance of technical potential and a positive, "can-do" mindset will make you an invaluable asset to our team.
Sponsorship
Candidates wishing to apply who would require sponsorship for this role will be required to meet the Home Office sponsorship requirements. For further information please see: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa .
We encourage early applications for our roles, as our recruitment process begins as soon as the role is advertised. If we successfully fill the position, this advert may close earlier than planned.
At NEXT, we believe the best work happens when there are no barriers to collaboration. That’s why we are a Google-powered workspace. From your very first day, you’ll be using the full Google Workspace suite; Docs, Drive, and Meet, to stay connected and move fast.
If your previous experience is rooted in other software suites, don’t worry! We’ll point you to a digital Google toolkit the moment you join, packed with handy guides and insider tips to help you transition smoothly and hit the ground running.
About Us
You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 44,000 people across the Next group. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 450 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 80 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!
About The Team
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
- Company performance based bonus
- Sharesave scheme
- On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Early VIP access to sale stock
- Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
- Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
- Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
- Free on-site parking
- Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
- Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.
Skills
Detail-orientedCommunication SkillsData AnalysisProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsProactive AttitudeReportingDatabase ManagementMarkdown RequirementsAd Hoc ReportingTeam CollaborationFlexibilityCuriosityOwnershipAccuracy
About Next
At Next we never underestimate what we can do. Bring your energy, play to your strengths and never shy away from change. Push yourself and back others. Make things happen that will be bigger and better than before. Come and work for one of the UK’s biggest retailers. It is everything you could imagine, and so much more. We’re constantly innovating, constantly working on something new and constantly creating more and more exciting new products, which means no day is the same, and no day is dull. Whether you take up a role in making furniture with our lively warehouse team or join our team of superhuman developers and tech engineers, you’ll be rubbing shoulders with some of the most talented people in the country, who not only work hard but play hard too. Let's take it on.
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