Merchandising Admin Assistant

River Island

. Support the Merchandising team with accurate analysis and administration to maximise profit across all channels .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong analytical skills to manage stock inventory and maintain accurate product attribution while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Exhibits a proactive and organized approach to merchandising tasks, ensuring data-driven insights contribute to performance recommendations.

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Data AnalysisStock Inventory ManagementMS Office ProficiencyCollaboration SkillsCommercial Awareness

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisStock Inventory ManagementProduct AttributionForecastingPromotions Management

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationHighly OrganizedProactiveResilientAdaptable

Industry Keywords

MerchandisingRetailPerformance RecommendationsStocking StrategiesCompetitor Analysis

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Merchandising team with accurate analysis and administration to maximise profit across all channels
Manage stock inventory
Own allocation worklists according to direction from the Assistant Merchandiser or Merchandiser
Maintain weekly intake forecasts and provide accurate summaries
Action and maintain promotions and markdowns
Maintain accurate product attribution in single-view systems
Monitor sales, stock, intake, margin and commitment, turning data into insight
Contribute to stocking strategies and suggest actions and improvements
Collaborate with Buying, Core Merchandising and Distribution
Use store visits, competitor shops and trading history to support performance recommendations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level role; previous retail or Merchandising Admin Assistant experience helpful but not essential
Confident with numbers and comfortable analysing data
Highly organised with strong prioritisation skills
Proactive, resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
Confident using MS Office and quick to learn new systems
Commercially aware with a genuine interest in product and performance
Strong communicator who thrives working collaboratively
Curious, ambitious and motivated to build a career in Merchandising
Passionate about the River Island brand
Commitment to upholding a safe, inclusive and respectful workplace

Benefits

Comp & perks

50% staff discount
Bargain staff shop on site
Retail Trust discounts, benefits, financial advice and wellbeing solutions
Free onsite gym
Subsidised restaurant and café
Various social events throughout the year
Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fertility treatment support
Retail Trust dedicated support
Give as you earn scheme
One Giver Island day each year with matched funding
Progression opportunities
On-the-job training and qualifications
Employer contribution toward retirement
Private pension plan
23 days paid holiday, exclusive of Bank Holidays
Option to purchase additional holiday twice a year
Flexible working requests considered for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise