Commercial Manager

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Retail Manager to lead a vibrant team in Glasgow. This role involves driving sales, maximizing profits, and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. You'll be responsible for visual merchandising, team leadership, and staying updated on fashion trends. With a strong focus on community initiatives and employee wellbeing, this opportunity offers a supportive environment for career progression. Join a company that values creativity and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the retail sector.

Benefits

50% Staff Discount

Uniform Allowance

Financial Advice

Wellbeing Solutions

Career Progression Opportunities

Private Pension Scheme

28-30 Days Paid Holiday

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large teams in high-turnover environments.
• Strong analytical skills for report analysis and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and maximize profit through effective merchandising.
• Conduct daily floor walks to identify opportunities and delegate tasks.

Skills

Visual Merchandising

Leadership Skills

Customer Engagement

Sales Management

Trend Awareness

Job description

Job Description for Retail Manager at River Island

Join our vibrant team at River Island, a beloved brand with a bright future. Our diverse Islanders are talented, collaborative, and proud of their work. This is the beginning of your career journey with us.

Location: Glasgow Silverburn | Workplace: Onsite | Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

What We Are Looking For...

1. Drive sales & maximise profit: Adhere to company VM guidelines, ensure proper product merchandising, and implement layout changes. Lead with creative visual ideas, manage product placement, and handle deliveries to highlight best sellers and new arrivals.
2. Conduct daily floor walks: Inspect windows, lighting, sales floor, and stockrooms to identify opportunities. Analyze reports, make commercial decisions, and delegate tasks effectively.
3. Customer engagement: Offer styling ideas, stay updated on trends and competitors, and collaborate with the field VM team to maintain high visual standards and good size availability.
4. Prioritize delivery: Ensure timely replenishment of key departments and new lines on the sales floor.
5. Work independently and lead: Use initiative, communicate effectively, and motivate your team.
6. Leadership skills: Demonstrate strong leadership and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.
7. Report analysis & decision-making: Use data insights to inform commercial decisions.
8. Trend awareness: Keep abreast of latest fashion trends and competitor activity.
9. Experience required: Visual Merchandising, managing large teams in high-turnover environments, and previous roles at Sales Manager or Visual Merchandiser level. Suitable for those looking to advance from medium store/deputy manager roles.

This Is For You...

• Staff discount: 50% off and uniform allowance.
• RI Rewards: Discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions, and a bonus scheme via Reward Gateway.
• Island culture: Support with Kindness Cupboards and partnerships with the Retail Trust.
• Family support: Maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility benefits.
• Community initiatives: Giver Island scheme, annual giving day, and matched funding.
• Career progression: Opportunities across retail and head office with training and qualifications.
• Pension & holidays: Private pension scheme and 28-30 days paid holiday, with options to buy extra.

Keeping You Safe...

River Island is committed to safeguarding all employees and promoting British Values, including democracy, the rule of law, liberty, and mutual respect. We aim to prevent extremism and support a respectful, inclusive workplace.