Merchandising Admin Assistant London, England
River Island
Full Time
London, England
21000 - 23000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Description
Ready to join one of the most successful fashion brands on the high street? Do you have a passion for fashion? Driven to achieve? United to win? If your answers are yes, we think you’ll love it here on the Island…
From our first shop in the remains of a North London bombsite in the 1940s, to now over 250 stores across the UK, Ireland and internationally. We are known for our stylish, affordable fashion and we like to shout-it loud.
Our Island community is everything and we are stronger together. Every Islander counts in making fashion a force for good and we value individuality and difference. Exceptional people have made River Island a success for over 70 years. Together we will continue to do so in the years ahead.
We are one team. We are the difference. We are River Island.
What We Are Looking For...
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.
The person:
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills
- Strong commercial awareness with an interest in fashion and retail
- Passionate about developing a career within Merchandising
- Good time management skills with the ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks under pressure to meet deadlines
- Be a team player, understanding priorities and work load of other departments
- Excellent communication and networking skills at all levels
- PC literate with good knowledge of Excel
- Previous retail experience would be advantageous
- Love the brand as much as we do!
Keeping You Safe...
- Discount - Generous 50% staff discount so you can treat yourself & a bargain staff shop, all onsite!
- RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
- Island culture - We have a free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café & various social events throughout the year. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
- Work that stays at work - Flexible working is a given, on top of payday early finishes and Summer Fridays
- Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
- Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and matched funding
- Training on the job - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications
- Pension - A contributory private pension scheme
- Holiday - 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays! With the option to purchase additional Holiday for whatever the need!
We mentioned the discount, right?
Benefits
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, please visit www.gov.uk
Every Islander Counts
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.
About River Island, HQ
River Island
https://careers.riverisland.com/
London, United Kingdom
Will Kernan
Unknown / Non-Applicable
10000+ Employees
Subsidiary or Business Segment
Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
1948
