Merchandising Placement Opportunity

FashionUnited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Up to 65% employee discount

Access to exclusive sample sales

Healthcare Cash Plan

MetLife Virtual GP

Reiss Rewards discounts

Job summary

Reiss is offering a 12-month Menswear Merchandising placement for a student in their second year, supporting the planning and trading of our Menswear collections. You’ll analyse sales and best-sellers, manage purchase orders and track deliveries to help us deliver balanced, commercially successful ranges.

Working with Merchandising, Buying, Design and Product Development, you’ll gain hands-on experience of sales performance, stock management and commercial decision-making in a fast-paced head

Qualifications

• You’ll be studying towards a degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or a related subject.
• Numerate and analytical with an interest in sales trends, product performance and commercial drivers.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage data, priorities and deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and merchandising systems.
• Clear communicator with suppliers and cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn with ownership mindset.

Responsibilities

• Analysing sales trends and product performance across Menswear; identify bestsellers and provide insights for commercial decisions.
• Producing price analysis, bestseller reports and weekly trading analysis for wider teams.
• Preparing picture boards to support trade discussions, markdown decisions and range reviews.
• Raising purchase orders accurately and maintaining clear stock/delivery records.
• Monitoring deliveries and liaising with suppliers to keep orders on schedule.
• Attending weekly progress meetings and following up on actions with relevant data.
• Providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Menswear Merchandising team.
• Collaborating with Merchandisers, Buyers, Designers and Product Developers to understand the product lifecycle.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Numerate & analytical

Clear communicator

Organised & detail-focused

Education

Merchandising/Business/Retail Management degree (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merchandising Placement Opportunity

What’s the role about?

As our Menswear Merchandising placement student, you’ll join the team for a 12-month placement, supporting the planning and trading of our Menswear collections. From analysing sales and best-selling products to managing purchase orders and tracking deliveries, you’ll play an important role in helping us deliver balanced, commercially successful ranges across Reiss.

Working closely with Merchandising, Buying, Design and Product Development, you’ll gain hands-on experience of how a fashion business operates, developing your understanding of sales performance, stock management and commercial decision-making. This is an exciting opportunity to build your analytical and organisational skills while gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced head office environment.

You’ll currently be in your second year of studies and available to join us for a 52-week placement from Monday 28thJune 2027.

Who you are

• You’ll be studying towards a degree in Merchandising, Business, Retail Management or a related subject, with a genuine interest in building a career in merchandising.
• Numerate and analytical, with an interest in understanding sales trends, product performance and the commercial factors that drive a successful range.
• Highly organised and detail-focused, with the ability to manage data accurately, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel, with a willingness to develop your analytical skills and understanding of merchandising systems.
• A clear communicator who can build positive relationships with suppliers and collaborate effectively with teams across the business.
• Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn, with a positive approach to problem-solving and the confidence to take ownership of your responsibilities.

What you’ll be doing

• Analysing sales trends and product performance across Menswear, identifying bestsellers and providing insights to support commercial decisions.
• Producing price analysis, bestseller reports and weekly trading analysis, sharing findings with the wider Merchandising function across Menswear and Womenswear.
• Preparing picture boards to support trade discussions, markdown decisions and wider range performance reviews.
• Raising purchase orders accurately and maintaining clear records to support effective stock and delivery management.
• Monitoring deliveries and liaising with suppliers regularly to help keep orders on schedule, communicating any changes to Buying and Merchandising teams.
• Attending weekly progress meetings, following up on actions and ensuring relevant data and tracking information are accurate and up to date.
• Providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support to the Menswear Merchandising team, helping maintain accurate information and smooth processes.
• Working collaboratively with Merchandisers, Buyers, Designers, Product Developers and store teams, building your understanding of the product lifecycle and developing your merchandising expertise.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount.
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Healthcare Cash Plan with Medicash.
• MetLife Virtual GP.
• Access to additional retail discounts and benefits through Reiss Rewards.

At Reiss, it’s not just what we do - it’s how we do it that sets us apart. Creativity drives us forward, but it’s our shared behaviours that underpin our success. We look for individuals who embody these behaviours and bring them to life everyday:

Ambition | Accountability | Courage | Commitment | Focus | Resilience

#WeAreReiss

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates.

It is our pledge that candidates will not be discriminated against on the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect.

We know that some peoplewon’t apply for a role unless they feel they meet all of the requirements listed. We want you to know that finding people who will add to our inspirational culture and have a learning mindset is incredibly important to us. Even if you feel you don’t tick all the boxes, we’d still like to hear from you.