Buying Placement Opportunities

Reiss Ltd.; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fashion retailer in London is seeking talented Fashion Buying students for a year-long placement starting July 2026. The role involves providing admin support for the Buying team and collaborating with Merchandisers and Designers. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and retail experience is preferred but not essential. Competitive salary, training, and employee discounts are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus

Up to 65% employee discount

Access to exclusive sample sales

Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services

Qualifications

• Experience within a retail head office is desirable but not essential.
• Previous retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing admin support for the Buying team.
• Tracking and logging sample ordering.
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of the Product Pull Outs rails.
• Supporting with identifying best and worst sellers from reports.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work on your own initiative

Highly organized

Teamwork

Education

Currently in second year of studies

Job description

What’s the role about?

We are looking for talented Fashion Buying students, to join our Buying team, supporting with admin tasks, as well as working alongside Merchandisers, Product Developers and Designers to deliver balanced and exciting ranges for all areas of the Reiss Brand.

Who you are

You will currently be in your second year of studies and will be available to join us for a 52-week placement from July 2026.

• Have experience within a retail head office desirable but not essential
• Previous retail experience is preferred
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Work well in a team but can also strive in individual tasks
• Highly organized with excellent time keeping skills
• Excellent communication skills

What you’ll be doing

• Providing admin support for the Buying team
• Tracking and logging sample ordering
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of the Product Pull Outs rails
• Supporting with identifying best and worst sellers from reports to build presentations
• Keep Retail, E-commerce, Press, Visual Merchandising & Franchise teams up to date on product selection, and help drive sales
• Keep up-to-date on what is happening in fashion both online and retail world, presenting back findings to the Buyer and Designers, in order to further develop your product skills
• Contribute commercial ideas and views, adding value to decisions made by the team

What we offer

• An inspirational working environment and exceptional training to build a foundation in your career.
• Competitive salary and company bonus.
• Up to 65% employee discount
• Access to exclusive sample sales.
• Aviva DigiCare+ wellbeing services.
• Plus further workplace benefits.

If you want to begin your career within Buying, 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, colour, 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.