Strategic Partnership Assistant Merchandiser
Added 19 Aug · still live
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About the role
The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser and Merch Lead, assisting with forming and delivering the partner strategy in line with the Wholesale Strategy and River Island Brand. They are a key support function for the Wholesale Merchandiser and Account Lead managing, but not exclusive to, planning and trading, order management, key messages for risk and opportunity. They will work with the partner and wholesale counterparts to shape the buying and merchandising plan and are accountable for guiding the merchandising teams in delivering. They will build strong cross functional working relationships and undertake company projects to support new initiatives. A River Island Assistant Merchandiser must lead by example, whilst supporting the training and developing Merchandising Admin Assistants.
Key Accountabilities:
Key Accountabilities:
- Responsible for assisting with the planning and delivery of the trading strategy for the account with agreed KPIs
- Helps to form the wholesale strategy, aligning and collaborating with key counterparts against the River Island brand strategy
- Key point of contact for Partner Account team with day to day queries, including but not exclusive too, cancellations
- Works closely with the Wholesale product teams to direct and sign off on range plans considering Option width, ALB, pre-season buys, OTB and in season trading budgets
- Assists the Wholesale Merchandising team with providing accurate, relevant analysis to maximise sales and trading opportunities, proposing adjustments to immediate and longer-term financial plans
- Demonstrates commercial awareness through delivering relevant and concise department and category performance, suggesting action or amendments to drive additional sales and trade
- Responsible for the Wholesale sales report and data for the business’s internal sales reporting system/s
- Seeks additional reporting information in collaboration with the Merch and Account Leads, to support the business’s understanding of International performance and each Partner’s KPIs
Key experience required:
- At least 18 months' experience within merchandising, including previous experience at Assistant Merchandiser or as an established Senior Merchandising Admin/Senior Allocator
- Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable
- Track record of mentoring and developing other team members
- Proven results in assisting with and delivering a strategic plan
- Track record of delivering and exceeding KPIs
- Track record of driving strong team and individual performance and engagement
- Advanced Excel skills
Job role competencies:
- Passion for the RI brand and customer
- Excellent verbal and numerical reasoning skills
- Excellent commercial awareness skills
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with River Island Clothing Co. Limited, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
SOC 3553 · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · ~13k in sampleP25 £28kP75 £41k
£28kmedian £33k£41k
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