Department:
Retail Management
Location:
Basingstoke
Compensation:
£26,445 / year
Description
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 exceptional customer journey and a great place to work. You will be an expert in product handling and will strive to improve the customer experience through excellent visual execution and high-quality customer service. Supporting the Product and Commercial Manager, you will develop the team and maintain operational standards to generate outstanding sales, KPIs, and high-performing teams.
For a detailed overview of this role, please refer to the attached job description at the bottom of this advert.
About The Role
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Deliver excellent product placement and engaging wearable outfits.
2. Maintain strong visual standards with the customer journey as a priority.
3. Confidently manage all store operations, including service, people, and processes.
4. Support the Commercial/Product Manager in empowering the team to enhance customer experience.
5. Utilize commercial tools effectively to drive store performance.
6. Take responsibility for KPIs such as sales, stock loss, payroll, conversion, customer feedback, and RFID.
7. Assist in managing store compliance with health & safety standards.
8. Support the development of the store team to ensure high performance and engagement.
You'll Be Perfect If
* You have retail experience, preferably in a supervisory role.
* You are passionate about fashion and aware of current trends.
* You possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* You can motivate and inspire a team.
* You are proactive, adaptable, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
* You love our products and aim to create the best customer journey.
Things To Consider
* Fast-paced environment requiring adaptability and multitasking.
* Ability to analyze customer feedback and sales data for improvements.
* Strong emotional intelligence for managing a diverse team.
* Hands-on involvement in product handling, floor resets, and layout adjustments.
* Availability to work weekends, public holidays, and seasonal peaks.
* Effective time management to meet deadlines.
This Is For You
We’re a beloved brand with a bright future. Our diverse team loves working together and takes pride in our work. Career progression is available in many directions. This is where your journey with River Island begins.
What We Can Offer You
* Generous 50% staff discount and uniform allowance.
* Support for everyday expenses via discounts, benefits, financial advice, and wellbeing solutions.
* Kindness Cupboards for basic food and hygiene products, plus support from the Retail Trust.
* Family support including enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and fertility treatments.
* Give as you earn scheme, a ‘Giver Island’ day, and matched funding.
* Opportunities for progression and skill development through training and qualifications.
* Bonus scheme and private pension plan.
* Paid holiday entitlement: 28 days (UK), 30 days (ROI), with options to buy additional days.
Keeping You Safe
At River Island, we are committed to safeguarding our employees and promoting British Values. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and consider flexible working requests unless operational needs prevent this.
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