Description
The Merchandising team at River Island play a key role in realising the commercial opportunities created by our unique product across all our channels. The Merchandising Admin Assistant will provide essential administrative support to the merchandising function. Responsible for ensuring up to date and accurate information is entered and maintained. Performing analysis and reporting on sales, stock, commitment, intake, markdown and margin as directed by the Assistant Merchandiser & Merchandiser.
Department
Womenswear
Location
Head Office, Chelsea House
Key Accountabilities
- Assists the merchandising team with accurate, concise analysis and administrative support to maximise profit throughout all channels.
- Demonstrates commercial awareness, participating in the stocking strategy across all channels and suggesting action or amendments when needed.
- Accurately manages allocation worklist, in line with agreement from the Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandiser.
- Accurately maintains Weekly Intake forecasts and provides relevant and accurate summary of Intake.
- Ensures promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained.
- Maintains accurate attribution within single view of product.
- Efficiently uses all merchandising systems and assists in creating new or improving existing material.
- Works cross‑functionally with internal teams (Core Merchandising, Distribution Hub, Buying) to identify improvements to ways of working and maintain consistent accuracy.
- Uses all available sources including regular store visits, sales and margin history and comp shops; discusses recommendations to positively impact performance.
Key experience required
- Entry level role; previous experience in retail or as MAA is desirable but not essential. A track record demonstrating good work ethic is a must.
- No specific qualifications required; just the ability to learn quickly and apply that learning.
Job role competencies
- Computer literate and able to learn new systems.
- Highly organised with good prioritisation skills.
- Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills.
- Disciplined, conscientious and results‑oriented.
- Curious, continuous learning mindset.
- A keen interest in product and the River Island brand is a must.
Benefits
- Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest products, and a bargain staff shop on site.
- Reduces everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more via the Retail Trust.
- Free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant and café to meet your needs, plus various social events throughout the year.
- Comprehensive family support, including maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility treatment, with dedicated support via the Retail Trust.
- Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early‑finish Fridays.
- Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding.
- Support with upskilling through on‑the‑job training and qualifications, and a succession plan for those who want to progress.
- 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays, with the option to purchase additional holiday twice a year.
Safety and Equality
At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values – including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs. To find out more, visit www.gov.uk.
Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio‑economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about this interview process, check out our hiring process below.
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