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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Trainee Buyer, Business Placement Opportunity

🏢 REISS • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£70,290 - £83,200
£5,858 - £6,933 / mo

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London, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Transatlantic Parity
1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

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 Buyers, Product Developers, Merchandisers and Designers to deliver balanced and exciting ranges for all areas of the Menswear Reiss product.

You will currently be in your second year of studies and will be available to join us for a 52 week placement from July 2023.


Who you are

  • 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
  • Attention to detail and strong communication skills

What you'll be doing

  • Sample management within Menswear
  • Sample management for campaign/editorial shoots, calling back product from suppliers and support with creating line lists for grading/intake date/price etc
  • Ecommerce shoot prep and handover plus ad hoc studio requests
  • Support with stock take and preparation stock take
  • Support with management of Lab dips and fabric approvals all need to be archived and logged onto vision for progression
  • Support with picture packs- internal and External partner requests
  • System support (NuOrder)
  • Organise shoot times and support with Imagery naming
  • Management of Press/PR requests for product
  • Organise and collate product for tech handovers after the buy

What we'll do for you

  • Provide you with an inspirational working environment
  • Provide you will exceptional training and a foundation for your career in Buying
  • Provide you with a competitive salary
  • Generous employee discount
  • Company bonus scheme
  • Health & Wellbeing perks
  • Plus many more


If you're ready to kick start your career, don't miss out - apply now!



#WeAreReiss






We recognise 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.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Buyer, Business Placement Opportunity roles across REISS's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Department, Clothing & Shoe Stores.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £70,290 - £83,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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