Commercial Manager in Bristol

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. Our Islanders are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you in all kinds of directions. This is what a career at River Island is like. And this is where yours starts.

What we can offer you:

• Generous 50% staff discount & uniform allowance so you can treat yourself to our latest products!
• Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more through the Retail Trust.
• Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed.
• Support for all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment.
• Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day each year and receive matched funding.
• Progression focus throughout Retail & Head Office. Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
• A generous bonus scheme & private pension plan.
• 28 days (UK) 30 days (ROI) paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Also the option to buy additional holiday for whatever the need!

What We Are Looking For:

• Drive sales & maximise profit - You will adhere to company VM guidelines by ensuring product is merchandised correctly and implementing layout changes.
• You will identify creative and visual ideas for the store and will be responsible for product placement, leading from the front by handling the product on a daily basis.
• You will conduct daily floor walks including windows, lighting, sales floor and stockrooms to identify areas of opportunity.
• You analyse commercial reports and take action, making commercial decisions and delegating tasks to your dedicated team of Senior Sales and Sales Advisors.
• You will provide our customers with ideas on how to wear our product, keeping up with the latest trends and competitor activity.
• You will ensure delivery is prioritised commercially so that new lines and replenishment of biggest selling departments are sent to the sales floor quickly.
• Be able to work on your own initiative.
• Be a great communicator and be able to engage your team.
• Have good leadership skills.
• Be passionate about delivering a world class experience to our customers.
• Have experience in analysing reports and making commercial decisions.
• Have a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors.
• Have experience in VM.
• Have experience in managing a large team within a high turnover environment.
• Have previous experience at Sales Manager Level/Visual Merchandiser Level.
• You may also be a medium store/deputy manager looking to move into a larger turnover environment.

Keeping You Safe:

At River Island we are committed to the safeguarding of all of our employees regardless of age or job role. We will fulfil our obligation under the Prevent duty which seeks to stop extremism and extremist views from materialising in our business. We promote and encourage the belief in British Values – including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of different faiths and beliefs.

Every Islander Counts:

Our Island is made up of a diverse community, where we all belong and feel part of something bigger. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.