Riya Gaglani
About Riya Gaglani
Riya Gaglani is an Assistant Buyer at H Samuel, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business/Media Joint Honours from the University of Hertfordshire and has experience managing relationships with major fashion brands.
Work at H Samuel
Riya Gaglani has served as an Assistant Buyer at H Samuel since 2019. In this role, she acts as the key point of contact for major fashion brands, including Tommy Hilfiger, HUGO, and Guess. Her responsibilities include analyzing sales and performance reports by brand to identify growth opportunities. She collaborates closely with the Senior Buyer to acquire new suppliers and explore new product opportunities, including trialing products on a consignment basis. Additionally, she manages an Admin Assistant, overseeing their tasks and conducting performance reviews to enhance productivity. Riya plays a significant role in Trade Marketing, coordinating with brands on paid marketing activities and collaborating with internal teams such as Ecommerce and Social.
Education and Expertise
Riya Gaglani studied at the University of Hertfordshire, where she earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business/Media Joint Honours from 2013 to 2016. Prior to this, she completed her A Levels at Mill Hill County High School from 2011 to 2013. Riya also achieved her GCSEs at Copthall School from 2006 to 2011. Her educational background provides her with a solid foundation in business and media, which she applies in her current role in the retail sector.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position as Assistant Buyer, Riya Gaglani worked as a Senior Buyers Admin at H Samuel for six months in 2019. She also participated in the Marketing & Buying Graduate Scheme at H Samuel and Ernest Jones from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in her career, she gained experience as a Sales Assistant at Argos from 2013 to 2014. This diverse work experience has contributed to her expertise in buying and marketing within the retail industry.