Product Team Leader

Product Team Leader – Store Management

Location: Walthamstow

Compensation: £26,445 FTE

We\’re on the lookout for an energetic and inspiring Product Team Leader to join the team. As a Product Team Leader, you will lead, inspire, and empower your store team to deliver an inspirational customer journey and a great place to work. You will be an expert in product handling and will constantly strive to improve the customer journey through delivering exceptional visual execution and a high level of customer service. Supporting the Product and Commercial Manager, you will develop the team, maintain operational standards, and generate outstanding sales and KPIs for a high‑performing team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver great product placement and ‘wow’ wearable outfits.
• Consistently deliver strong visual standards with the customer journey at the forefront of every decision.
• Confidently duty‑manage in all areas of the store operation including service, people, and operations.
• Support the Commercial / Product Manager in empowering the team within the store to deliver for the customer by always putting customer experience at the centre of decision making.
• Have a good understanding of commercial tools and how to use them to drive commercial actions.
• Take accountability to drive store KPIs, including sales, stock loss, payroll, conversion, voice of customer and RFID.
• Support the management of store operations, including compliance with health & safety standards.
• Support the development of the store team to deliver a high‑performing, motivated and engaged store team who feel valued and recognised for their contribution.

You’ll Be Perfect If

• You have previous experience in retail, preferably in a supervisor role.
• You are passionate about fashion and stay updated on the latest trends.
• You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• You can motivate and inspire a team to achieve their best.
• You are proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• You love our products as much as we do, so we create the best possible customer journey.

Things To Consider

• Fast‑Paced Environment: This is a high‑energy role where priorities can shift quickly based on sales performance, customer trends, and seasonal demands. You’ll need to be comfortable adapting to situations and juggling multiple tasks.
• Reporting: Your ability to analyse customer feedback and sales data will be crucial in driving improvements to your store.
• Managing People: Strong emotional intelligence is essential, as you’ll be managing a diverse team.
• Hands‑On Role: While this position is strategic, it also requires you to be hands‑on with product movement, floor resets, and physical tasks like adjusting layouts, displays, and stock replenishment.
• Weekend Work: As part of the retail environment, you’ll need to work on weekends, public holidays, and during key seasonal periods. This is especially crucial during busy times like sales events, product launches, or store promotions.
• Deadlines: Strong time‑management skills are important for balancing multiple responsibilities and meeting deadlines.

This Is For You

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 Reward Gateway!
• Stores fitted with Kindness Cupboards to support Islanders with basic food & hygiene products if needed. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment. We also work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders!
• 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.
• 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!

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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. 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.