Working at Austin Reed

Our Story

Since our founder Austin Leonard Reed opened his first store in London in 1900 we have been pioneers. One of the first retailers to bring the ready to wear suit to the high street, Austin Reed has always embraced new technologies and innovations in clothing, making it accessible and affordable for men to dress well. A tradition that we continue to this day.

The Brand

For nearly 120 years, Austin Reed has been dressing men well. Historically the recipe was simple: a suit, a shirt and a tie - and we still do this better than anyone, we’ve had years of practice after all! But increasingly, whether in the office or at a special occasion, a new dress code is called for, still smart but not so formal. This modern dress code is the essence of Austin Reed today.

Austin Reed is part of the Edinburgh Woollen Mill Group.

The company headquarters are in Langholm, approximately 25 miles drive from Carlisle, in Dumfries & Galloway. Carlisle has a principal station on the West Coast main line from London Euston and sits on the M6 motorway. This location provides ready access to the major facilities expected of a city, combined with the possibility of living in one of the finest countryside areas in the UK.

Almost every conceivable type of outdoors and countryside activity is at hand. There are fishing rivers, hill walking areas and golf courses nearby. The Lake District is a short drive away. Boating facilities are available on the Solway Firth, in the Lake District and on Kielder Water (30 miles away). Langholm also has a fine tradition of rugby. The close proximity of the Border provides access to either the English or Scottish schooling systems.

MANAGERS

We are always interested to hear from enthusiastic retail professionals who are excellent communicators and motivators, with a keen eye for detail and a flair for merchandise presentation.

The main remit of our store Managers is to optimise the profitability of the store by creating and maximising sales opportunities through merchandising and staff training and development. With sound retail Management skills gained from a fast moving retail environment our store Managers need to be real enthusiasts who can stamp their personalities on our retail outlets.

A highly competitive salary is on offer, and benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Monthly / Annual Sales Bonus
• Annual programme of training and development
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Opportunities

Assistant Managers

Assistant Managers are vital members of the team, working hand-in-hand with the Store Manager leading and developing the sales team. They are involved in sales generation, staff Management and development as well as stock control.

An ideal candidate for an assistant Management position would either be a senior salesperson or already an Assistant Manager looking for more challenge and responsibility. A highly competitive salary is on offer, and benefits include:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Monthly / Annual Sales Bonus
• Annual programme of training and development
• Staff Discount Scheme
• Excellent Career Opportunities

Speaking to Retail Week in 2013, Edinburgh Woollen Mill’s chief executive Philip Day said that the key to the retailer’s success has been getting the product right. “I am very positive about the retail sector. I believe that if you produce an excellent product, you will have a robust business where the customer wants to shop.”