Product Specialist

RIVER ISLAND; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job description

As a Product Specialist your role is to support the Product Team Leaders and Managers deliver an inspirational customer journey. You will focus on the handling of the product in store to create a unique shopping experience for our customers.

What We Are Looking For...

Job Purpose

As a Product Specialist your role is to support the Product Team Leaders and Managers deliver an inspirational customer journey. You will focus on the handling of the product in store to create a unique shopping experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

1. To have a good understanding of outfit building and be able to showcase this to our customer through merchandising.
2. To have a full understanding of product placement and be able to understand the difference of new lines and new fashion lines.
3. To have a good understanding of key sightlines throughout the store.
4. To be able to place key / new product within key sightlines to take our customers on a journey from the very front of the store to the back, showcasing excitement and newness.
5. To maintain propping and visual delights to a high standard.
6. To have a good understanding of both store and company best sellers.
7. To understand the local customer within the Area you are working to help you interpret ways to wear to suit your customer.
8. To be able to swap out LFL product to maintain windows and internal displays, so these always look exciting and inviting for our customer.
9. To build a good rapport with stores' VM Specialist (If applicable), VMDBP and to join management on VMDBP store visits.
10. Maintain a safe working environment for self, colleagues and customers.
11. Ensure all H&S and RI procedures are followed and H&S training is completed and up to date.
12. Ensure all POS is up to date in line with the current guidelines.

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.

1. Discount - Generous 40% staff discount so you can treat yourself to the latest fashion.
2. RI Rewards - Reducing Islanders everyday expenses through discounts, benefits, financial advice, wellbeing solutions and more with Reward Gateway!
3. Island Culture - We work closely with the Retail Trust to create dedicated support for all our Islanders.
4. Family Hub - Every family is unique, we support Islanders with all different family setups enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & fertility treatment.
5. Giver Island - Give as you earn scheme, a 'Giver Island' day each year and matched funding.
6. Training - Support with upskilling skills through on the job training and qualifications.
7. Holiday - 30 days paid holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (prorated for part time employment).
8. Pay - Pay compensation is monthly (every 4 weeks).

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.