Natalie Convery Email & Phone Number

Bingley, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Whilst taking a break from buying to have my two children I have started a successful small online business. We specialise in Wedding stationary and event styling.

Leicester, United Kingdom

• We have grown department profits and increased department sales by +57% vs last year - current weekly sales of £1773k• I am involved in all range building and strategy meetings with the team and together we have built and traded a very successful range• I have sole buyer responsibility for Jersey Bottoms product sub group, developing, range build and selecting the range alongside Designer and Assistant Merchandiser. Within one year we have taken the range to +41% sales vs last year by increasing product diversity and value for money in terms of design, cost and sell price• I have been responsible for managing and developing 4 Trainee Buyers, 2 of whom have been successfully promoted to Assistant Buyer• I am responsible for cost negotiation with suppliers to improve and maintain department margin without compromising and quality and style of the garment, as well as sourcing new suppliers to increase flexibility and capacity• I have travelled to different parts of the world within my role on development/shopping trips as well as supplier visits building networks and relationships• I work closely with the design team on product development and range building for both the retail and directory ranges – creating a well balanced, customer driven range that’s creates profitability for the NEXT brand• Working on such a diverse product area as Jersey means I have extensive experience of trading in season with short lead time product, as well as developing and progressing longer lead time product. • I assist managing the NEXT Directory range – range building and selecting relevant product for directory pages, responsible for making any changes to the directory spreads once shot - any visual changes as well as all the relevant product information loaded.

Leicester, United Kingdom

• I joined the company from University as a Trainee and was promoted to Assistant Buyer in 1 year.• I completed the Next Buying School which is renowned within the industry for their training and development programme.

Scotland

• Organised the day to day running of the department• Placed orders and progressed options• Worked in store on a regular basis selling on our product area – getting to know the customer and their expectations. • Responsible for product layout in store

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Fashion Enterprise, 1St Class Honours

Foundation Degree, Art And Design

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