Strategic Partnerships Junior Merchandiser, 12 Month FTC
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About the role
Responsibilities:
- Own the planning and trading of selected Strategic Partnership accounts or product categories, presenting directly to the Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser and Merch Lead.
- Support the development and delivery of the Strategic Partnerships merchandising strategy, aligned to the River Island brand and commercial objectives.
- Grow sales and profit by actively driving trading performance and supporting all aspects of the planning process.
- Through analysis of current and historical performance, partner data and market trends, identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions to improve performance.
- Work closely with Buying to develop seasonal range plans, supporting option planning, pre-season buys, intake, stock and in-season trading.
- Manage stock and partner commitments to ensure planned stock levels are maintained and trading objectives are achieved.
- Support the management of the department critical path to ensure timely product delivery.
- Produce and maintain sales reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis to support business decisions and partner performance.
Skills:
- Experienced Assistant Merchandiser or current Junior Merchandiser with at least 18 months' experience within merchandising.
- Experience in an omni-channel business is highly desirable; experience within Strategic Partnerships or Wholesale is advantageous.
- Track record of directly managing or mentoring others to create high engagement and performance.
- Strong communication, analytical and numerical skills.
- Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities through data analysis.
- Very strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with good self-awareness.
- Highly organised with excellent prioritisation skills.
- Good coaching and development skills.
- Disciplined, results-oriented, resilient and adaptable to change.
- Forward-thinking, innovative, with a curious mindset.
- Passion for the River Island brand and customer.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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