Partnerships Merchandiser Assistant – Growth & Strategy

River Island; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Onsite gym

Flexible working

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday

Job summary

River Island is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser and Merch Lead in shaping and delivering the partner strategy aligned with the Wholesale Strategy and River Island Brand.

You will work with Wholesale Merchandising teams to drive planning, trading, and stock management, supporting the training and development of Merchandising Admin Assistants, while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships across the business.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months in merchandising or related role.
• Experience mentoring team members.
• Proven track record of delivering KPIs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and delivery of the trading strategy for the account with KPIs.
• Form and align wholesale strategy with River Island brand.
• Coordinate with Partner Account team on day-to-day queries and cancellations.
• Direct range plans with ALB, pre-season buys, OTB and in-season budgets.
• Provide analysis to maximise sales and trading opportunities.
• Maintain Wholesale stock levels and flow product intake forecasts.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Advanced Excel

Omni-channel experience

Team mentoring

Job description

River Island is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Strategic Partnerships Merchandiser and Merch Lead in shaping and delivering the partner strategy aligned with the Wholesale Strategy and River Island Brand.

You will work with Wholesale Merchandising teams to drive planning, trading, and stock management, supporting the training and development of Merchandising Admin Assistants, while maintaining strong cross-functional relationships across the business.