Commercial Manager

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Uniform allowance

Retail Trust benefits

Family support

Giver Island scheme

Progression focus

Bonus scheme

Private pension

Holiday allowance

Job summary

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd. in Leeds is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead Store Management and drive commercial performance. This permanent, full-time role is based at Leeds Trinity and reports to the Store Leader.

The position focuses on merchandising, layout changes, and ensuring best sellers are accessible to customers. Applicants should have experience managing large teams in a high-turnover environment, strong leadership and communication skills, and a solid grasp of VM and trend

Qualifications

• Experience leading large retail teams in a high turnover environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to engage a team.
• Good understanding of visual merchandising and store layout, with a focus on commercial performance.
• Ability to analyse reports and make informed commercial decisions.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximise profit by adhering to VM guidelines and optimising product placement.
• Conduct daily floor walks to assess windows, lighting, sales floor and stockrooms and act on opportunities.
• Provide customers with style ideas and maintain high visual standards with the field VM team.
• Prioritise delivery of new lines and replenishments to the sales floor.

Job description

Commercial Manager

Department: Store Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Leeds Trinity

Reporting To: Store Leader

Description

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

What we can offer you:

• Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
• A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need!

We mentioned the discount, right?

What We Are Looking For

• Drive sales & maximise profit - You will adhere to company VM guidelines by ensuring product is merchandised correctly and implementing layout changes. You will identify creative and visual ideas for the store and will be responsible for product placement, leading from the front by handling the product on a daily basis. You will place newness from delivery and ensure best sellers and key pieces are easily accessible to our customers.
• You will conduct daily floor walks including windows, lighting, sales floor and stockrooms to identify areas of opportunity. You analyse commercial reports and take action, making commercial decisions and delegating tasks to your dedicated team of Senior Sales and Sales Advisors.
• You will provide our customers with ideas on how to wear our product, keeping up with the latest trends and competitor activity. You will work alongside the field VM team to ensure high visual standards across your store, ensuring good size availability for our customers.
• You will ensure delivery is prioritised commercially so that new lines and replenishment of biggest selling departments are sent to the sales floor quickly.
• Be able to work on your own initiative
• Be a great communicator and be able to engage your team
• Have good leadership skills
• Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers
• Have experience in analysing reports and making commercial decisions
• Have a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors
• Have experience in VM
• Have experience in managing a large team within a high turnover environment
• Have previous experience at Sales Manager Level/Visual Merchandiser Level
• You may also be a medium store/deputy manager looking to move into a larger turnover environment

Keeping You Safe

We are committed to providing a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We expect all employees to uphold our values and contribute to a positive working environment.

Our business 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 or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.