GENERAL ROLE
- In charge of Ready-to-Wear and seasonal categories, the merchandiser will be managing the life cycle of the products. The duties include driving the product strategy, reviewing orders, following up with the delivery process, forecasting & analysing sales and sell thru, stock management , etc.
- Support the stores according to the company principles and guidelines. Coordinate sales activities, ensuring profitable and efficient operation and compliance with corporate sales policies and objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Budgeting
- Provide seasonal Open-to-buy
- Prepare a detailed buying plan and guidelines for all store managers aligned with each stores’ strategy and trend
- Monitor and control actual buying and all other orders
- Balance between store buying and central buying
2. Sales Analysis and Inventory Management
- Monitor category sales and sell-thru progress and propose effective strategies and tactics to encourage sales
- Identify growth opportunities and animate sales activities to optimize inventory
- Collect customer feedback from stores, communicate key findings, and incorporate learning in end-of-season analysis and buying recommendation
- Participate in operational events.
3. Merchandising Operation
- Ensure merchandise is properly displayed and stocked at store level to reflect global strategy defined as well as customers’ needs
- Management of new product launches and communication with HQ for feedback and related issues
- Communicate and closely work with the Retail and Communication teams in terms of window display and commercial activities to support business
- Propose the prioritized contents of product training and support training dept. as well as organize meetings with product ambassadors to understand commercial needs
- Review the price adjustment at the end of the year
- Generate monthly sales reports, market & trend reports based on market research, annual strategic planning, etc
- Assist the implementation of special events such as trunk shows, VIP presentation events, etc
- Visit the stores and train the sales team to help them to better understand the product specification and improve sales Request market needs to Paris or region team as a representative for product development
REQUIREMENTS & CAPABILITIES
- Minimum 8 years in Merchandising and luxury RTW experience is preferred. Retail/sales experience is an advantage
- Strong organization and communication skills
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights
- Knowledge of luxury markets trends and client expectations and passion for fashion, particularly Ready-to-Wear
- Detail-oriented with strong aesthetic sensibility
- Agile, proactive, and solutions oriented
- Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
- Collaborating with team spirit
- Proficiency in Excel & power point
- Ability to work in a team is a must
- Fluent in English is a must. The ability to understand French is an advantage
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