Trainee Merchandiser, Branch

Reiss Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A contemporary fashion retailer located in London is seeking a Trainee Merchandiser to support stock allocation and trading across various platforms. The role involves managing allocations, analyzing trading strategies, and ensuring optimal stock levels to maximize sales. Ideal candidates should possess strong numerical skills and have a keen attention to detail. A competitive salary and employee benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous employee discount

Company bonus scheme

Health & Wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Work experience in merchandising is desirable but not essential.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Managing full price and markdown allocations to drive business sell.
• Reviewing trade at line level via business KPI’s.
• Commercially taking trading actions to support various needs.
• Actioning markdown strategies for seasonal stock targets.
• Managing timely allocation and replenishment of stock.
• Weekly review of performance to identify selling dynamics.
• Effective communication with retail team and stakeholders.
• Supporting the Branch Merchandising team and personal development.

Skills

Excellent administration skills with Microsoft Office

Strong numerical and analytical skills

Organizational and time management skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated and team-oriented

Job description

What’s the role about?

As part of our Branch Merchandising team, you’ll join as a Trainee Merchandiser, supporting the allocation and trading of stock across the Reiss estate and all omni‑channel platforms. You’ll help ensure the right product reaches the right locations to maximise sales and minimise markdown. Working closely with stores, online teams, and product functions, you’ll develop key merchandising skills, from stock management to commercial decision‑making, while contributing to the day‑to‑day trading of the business.

Who you are

• Work experience in merchandising is desirable but not essential
• Previous retail experience is preferred
• Excellent administration skills and experience working with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook
• Strong numerical and analytical skills
• Well organised with time management skills
• Attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Self‑motivated and team oriented

What you’ll be doing

• Managing full price and markdown allocations and trading to drive high business sell across the estate
• Reviewing trade at line level via business KPI’s to build stock levels by store, being the point of contact for trading area on product queries
• Commercially taking trading actions to support UK, international, WHS, web & online partner needs
• Actioning markdown strategies to ensure seasonal terminal stock targets are achieved
• Managing the timely allocation and replenishment of stock across all stores and channels
• Weekly review of store and online performance to identify and react to selling
• Allocation management within branch and product merch function and giving effective communication with retail team, warehouses and Visual Merchandisers to ensure all stakeholders are aligned with trade decisions
• Act as a support role for the Branch Merchandising team and drive personal development

What we’ll do for you

• Provide you with a competitive salary
• Company pension
• Generous employee discountCompany bonus scheme
• Health & Wellbeing perks
• Plus many more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Trainee Merchandiser, don’t miss out – apply now!

#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 people won’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.