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River Island

10d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should have management experience, strong leadership skills, VM knowledge, report analysis ability, initiative, excellent communication, a passion for customer experience, and effective planning.
  • You will drive sales, engage customers, coach your team, manage performance, ensure compliance, make strategic decisions, and adapt to changes while achieving brand and financial goals.

Requirements

  • - Previous experience at Floor Manager level or be an experienced Supervisor/ Team Leader looking for your next step up
  • - You may also be a small Store/Deputy Manager looking to move into a larger turnover environment
  • - Have a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors
  • - Have good leadership skills
  • - Have experience in VM
  • - Have experience in analysing reports and making commercial decision
  • - Be able to work on your own initiative
  • - Be a great communicator and be able to engage your team
  • - Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers
  • - Ability to make decisions, problem solve and take accountability with good planning skills

Responsibilities

  • Drive omni- channel sales and data capture through delivering the best service on the high street
  • Increase conversion through customer engagement and spreading the joy of fashion
  • Inspire customers using both verbal and visual engagement with the product
  • Achieve and enhance brand standards including strong visuals
  • Support achieving targets and drive key results through implementing strategic actions
  • Use reports to make commercial and financial decisions that will increase profit
  • Be aware of cost control, how to drive and protect profit
  • Be fully responsible for all areas of retail risk and health & safety
  • Coach and develop talent driving succession, creating strong teams
  • Support the management team and take accountability in their absence
  • Lead a team by motivating and encouraging teamwork to achieve goals
  • Manage performance and give in the moment feedback
  • Implement and delegate tasks with close follow up, but lead by example with a hands-on approach
  • Ability to operate within different roles
  • Recognise and adjust to change
  • Ability to learn quickly, thoroughly and deliver the detail
  • Able to manage challenges and pressure, to adjust quickly to changing circumstances and find solutions supported by management
  • Adaptability to variation in work, requiring you to be multi-skilled
  • Fast paced and purposeful approach
  • Deliver 100% compliance inline to all Company policies and processes
  • Implement company decisions and take responsibility
  • Seek advice from line Manager /expert and utilise team input when required
  • Be well organised and capable of planning efficiently to deliver results

FAQs

What qualifications are required for this position?

We are looking for candidates with previous experience at Floor Manager level or those who are experienced Supervisors/Team Leaders looking for their next step up.

Is there a discount for employees?

Yes, employees receive a generous 50% staff discount along with a uniform allowance.

What kind of training and development opportunities are available?

We offer support with upskilling through on-the-job training and qualifications, focusing on progression throughout Retail & Head Office.

How does River Island promote a supportive work environment?

River Island promotes a supportive culture through initiatives like Kindness Cupboards for basic needs, collaboration with the Retail Trust for dedicated support, and enhanced family policies.

What benefits does River Island provide to its employees?

Benefits include a generous bonus scheme, a contributory private pension scheme, 28-30 days of paid holiday, and opportunities for personal and career development.

Is prior experience in visual merchandising required?

Yes, experience in visual merchandising is preferred as it is one of the requirements for this role.

What is the company’s stance on diversity and inclusion?

River Island is committed to equality of opportunity and values a diverse community, welcoming applications from individuals regardless of various backgrounds.

How many holiday days do employees get?

Employees receive 28 days of paid holiday in the UK and 30 days in ROI, which includes Bank Holidays, with the option to buy additional holiday if needed.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, we focus on progression with opportunities throughout Retail & Head Office.

How does River Island ensure the safety and wellbeing of its employees?

River Island is committed to safeguarding all employees, promoting British Values and ensuring mutual respect and tolerance within the workplace.

River Island

This is life on the Island

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
5001-10,000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Family owned from day one, we’ve been a big part of life on the UK high street for over 70 years. Today, still guided by shared values and a clear focus on our customers, we’re one of the strongest and most successful fashion brands around. And we’re changing like never before – exploring new ways to connect with our customers in person and online. And our talented Islanders are thinking differently about everything from products and stores to wellbeing and sustainability. The result is an energising culture you’ll love, work that’ll stretch you, a career you can build and a brand you’ll be proud to belong to. This is life on the island. Come and be part of it.