Junior Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser — Growth & Planning

RIVER ISLAND; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Retail Trust benefits

Free onsite gym

Flexible working

Private pension

Job summary

River Island is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to support the Strategic Partnerships team in planning and trading partner accounts. You will work closely with Buying and Account Management to deliver the partner strategy and maximise sales and profitability.

You will analyse performance data, identify opportunities, manage stock, and help develop seasonal range plans while maintaining River Island brand alignment.

Qualifications

• 18 months' merchandising experience.
• Omni-channel experience desirable; strategic partnerships or wholesale advantageous.
• Experience mentoring or managing others to drive engagement and performance.
• Strong communication, analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent commercial awareness with ability to spot risks and opportunities via data.

Responsibilities

• Own planning and trading of selected Strategic Partnership accounts or product categories, presenting to the Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser and Merch Lead.
• Support development and delivery of the Strategic Partnerships merchandising strategy aligned to River Island brand and commercial objectives.
• Grow sales and profit by actively driving trading performance and supporting all planning processes.
• Analyze performance, partner data and market trends to identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
• Collaborate with Buying to develop seasonal range plans, planning options, pre-season buys, intake, stock and in-season trading.
• Manage stock and partner commitments to maintain planned stock levels and achieve trading objectives.
• Support department critical path management to ensure timely product delivery.
• Produce and maintain sales reporting, forecasting and commercial analysis to support decisions and partner performance.
• Build cross-functional relationships with Buying, Account Management, Supply Chain and wider teams.
• Contribute to implementing company initiatives and ways of working across Strategic Partnerships.
• Support development of junior merchandising team members, setting direction and objectives.

Skills

Assistant Merchandiser

Junior Merchandiser

Omni-channel

Strategic Partnerships

Wholesale

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Job description

River Island is seeking a Junior Merchandiser to support the Strategic Partnerships team in planning and trading partner accounts. You will work closely with Buying and Account Management to deliver the partner strategy and maximise sales and profitability.

You will analyse performance data, identify opportunities, manage stock, and help develop seasonal range plans while maintaining River Island brand alignment.