Merchandising Admin Assistant

• Assists the merchandising team with accurate, concise analysis and administrative support to maximise profit throughout all channels
• Demonstrates commercial awareness, participating in the stocking strategy across all channels. Suggesting action or amendments when needed
• Accurately manage allocation worklist, in line with agreement from Assistant Merchandiser / Merchandiser
• Accurately maintains Weekly Intake forecasts, responsible for providing relevant and accurate summary of Intake
• Responsible for ensuring promotions and markdowns are correctly actioned and maintained
• Responsible for maintaining accurate attribution within single view of product
• Efficient use of all merchandising systems. Assisting in creating new or improving existing material
• Work cross functionally with internal teams (Core Merchandising, Distribution Hub and Buying) to identify improvements to ways of working and maintaining consistent accuracy
• Uses all available sources including regular store visits, sales and margin history, comp shops, discusses recommendations to positively impact performance

• This is an entry level role so previous experience in Retail or as MAA is desirable, but not essential
• a track record that demonstrates good work ethic is a must
• No specific qualifications are required for this role, just the ability to learn quickly and apply that learning
• Computer literate and ability to learn new systems
• Highly organised, good prioritisation skills
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills
• Disciplined and conscientious, results oriented
• Curious, continuous learning mindset
• A keen interest in Product and the River Island brand is a must

previous experience in Retail or as MAA

• Generous 50% staff discount
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust
• A free onsite gym, subsidised restaurant & café
• Various social events to socialise throughout the year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment
• Flexible working, on top of payday and summer early finish Fridays
• Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and receive matched funding
• Support with upskilling through on the job training and qualifications
• 23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays
• option to purchase additional holiday twice a year