Job Description
Join our dynamic retail team as a Senior Merchandise Manager and drive the strategic direction of our luxury fashion portfolio. You'll be the architect of our customer experience, curating collections that captivate and convert. This role offers the opportunity to shape product assortments, negotiate with top-tier vendors, and lead cross-functional teams to exceed sales targets in one of the world's most competitive markets.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise strategies aligned with brand identity and market trends
- Analyze sales data, inventory levels, and market insights to optimize product mix and margin performance
- Collaborate with buying teams to plan seasonal assortments and promotional calendars
- Manage vendor relationships including negotiations, contracts, and performance metrics
- Lead visual merchandising initiatives to elevate in-store and online presentation standards
- Forecast demand and plan inventory allocation across 15+ retail locations
- Mentor junior merchandising staff and foster cross-departmental collaboration
Qualifications
- 8+ years of merchandise management experience in luxury retail or premium fashion
- Proven track record of achieving sales and margin targets >$20M annually
- Expertise in inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail)
- Advanced analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets
- Strong negotiation expertise with vendor contract management experience
- BA/BS in Business, Merchandising, or related field (MBA preferred)
- Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and retail analytics platforms
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing direct reports