Trainee Merchandiser, Wholesale & Franchise
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Position Overview & Specifications
What's the role about?
As part of our Merchandising department, you'll be joining as our Wholesale & Franchise Trainee Merchandiser, who is responsible of allocating and trading stock with partners on a wholesale or franchise basis. Working with product teams to optimise range selection, allocating stock, managing data and imagery, and maintaining strong partner relations.
Who you are
- Experience or internship 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
What you'll be doing
- Raising sales orders to secure Wholesale & Franchise stock as it arrives in the business, completing the allocation and dispatch process to ensure committed stock is sent to partners within the terms of their trading agreement
- Sharing metadata and imagery with W&F partners
- Building strong partnerships with product and warehouse teams
- Supporting Wholesale market process either in- house or virtually
- Producing picture boards of partner best-sellers, historical and future buys to support the buy analysis produced by the Assistant Merchandiser/Merchandiser
- Updating and maintaining weekly department sales and stock reporting, utilising partner portals to pull reporting data
- Building a strong understanding of each Reiss Wholesale & Franchise partner, their market and needs
What we'll do for you
- Provide you with a competitive salary
- Company pension
- Generous employee discount
- Company 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 recognize 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, color, 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.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Merchandiser, Wholesale & Franchise roles across REISS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,500 - £46,750 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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