We’re looking for a Stock Optimization Specialist who’s a sales-driven deal-maker, using a clear commercial framework and solid business understanding to act fast and deliver results. Is this you? Apply now and make every deal count! 

Stock Optimization Specialist

In this role, you'll transform stock into profit by driving smart resale and clearance opportunities, building strong partnerships, and ensuring every product finds its most valuable destination without compromising NA-KD's brand integrity or margin.

You'll own the full deal cycle from identifying potential buyers to negotiating and closing agreements, and ensuring smooth delivery. By leveraging NA-KD's existing frameworks, you'll accelerate resale, marketplace, and clearance initiatives, turning structure into tangible sales.

Your focus will be to identify the right partners, secure the best terms, and act quickly on opportunities that increase turnover and profitability.

This is a hands-on commercial role at the intersection of Sales, Buying and Finance, where you will both lead the process and close the deals.

You'll report directly to the B2B Manager and play a key role in executing NA-KD's overall stock strategy.

What success looks like

• Profitable resale and clearance deals with strong, repeat partner relationships
• Reduced aged stock and faster sell-through
• Strong GM1 and EBITDA impact from optimized stock actions
• Clear ownership and accountability across all deal

Key responsibilities

• Identify, negotiate and close profitable resale and clearance deals with Clearance partners
• End-to-end ownership of sales orders and invoicing.
• Use the stock framework and lifecycle stages (Buy / Active / Aging / Clearance) to guide commercial actions
• Manage a strong portfolio of external partners and continuously expand opportunities
• React fast on aging stock and seasonal shifts with smart, brand-fit dealmaking
• Lead regular stock reviews together with Sales, Buying and Finance
• Ensure brand-aligned presentation and pricing across all resale channels

Your background & skills 

• Proven sales background in fashion, retail, marketplace or B2B trading
• Natural negotiator who enjoys building partnerships and closing deals
• Understands profitability drivers and how stock decisions affect the bottom line
• Works confidently within structure and frameworks, but acts fast when opportunity appears
• Independent, proactive and motivated by hitting and exceeding commercial targets

What We Offer

• Global environment
• Personal and professional development
• Freedom to add value/make a difference
• Hybrid Remote policy 
• A number of voluntary benefits

Interested in learning more about NA-KD, our culture, colleagues, and benefits? Visit our career site here!

Does this sound like an opportunity for you?

To submit your application, simply click the "Apply for this job" button below. Please provide your full application in English, including your CV and responses to a few background questions.

We encourage early applications as we follow a continuous selection process. This means we may close the recruitment before the final application day. Don't hesitate to submit your application promptly – we look forward to hearing from you!

Application deadline: 2025-12-04

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Gothenburg HQ, Sweden

Others: This is a full time permanent employment with an initial probation period of six months. 

About NA-KD 

We believe in the power of creativity, ambition, and bold ideas. Inspiration drives everything we do, from shaping the future of fashion to telling stories that resonate and creating an environment where people can grow.

Being fast, social, and connected guides how we work, collaborate, and challenge norms together. At NA-KD, you are encouraged to make an impact. We explore new ways of working, push boundaries, and learn from experience, driven by passion, curiosity, and the excitement of what’s next.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NA-KD is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.