Job Description
Join our award-winning luxury retail team as a Senior Merchandise Manager and shape the future of high-end fashion retail. We're seeking a strategic leader with a passion for premium merchandise to drive sales excellence, optimize inventory, and elevate the customer experience. As a key member of our buying team, you'll collaborate with designers, store managers, and marketing partners to curate collections that captivate our discerning clientele.
Our Manhattan-based headquarters offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment where creativity meets commerce. Enjoy competitive benefits including health insurance, quarterly bonuses, and exclusive employee discounts on our curated collections. If you're ready to make your mark in luxury retail, we invite you to apply today.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive merchandise strategies to drive sales growth and margin expansion
- Conduct market analysis and trend forecasting to inform buying decisions and assortment planning
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts for premium fashion brands
- Oversee inventory management systems to optimize stock levels and minimize markdowns
- Collaborate with visual merchandising teams to create compelling in-store displays
- Analyze sales performance data and prepare monthly reports for executive leadership
- Lead cross-functional projects to launch new product categories and promotions
- Mentor junior merchandising staff and develop team capabilities
Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in luxury merchandise management or high-end retail buying
- Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and margin goals
- Advanced proficiency in retail analytics tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail)
- Strong negotiation skills with vendor contract experience
- Deep understanding of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and luxury market dynamics
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
- Ability to travel internationally for market research and vendor meetings
- Exceptional leadership skills with experience managing cross-functional teams