Job Description
Join our award-winning luxury retail team as a Senior Merchandising Manager and shape the future of high-end fashion retail. We're seeking a strategic innovator to drive product lifecycle management, optimize inventory allocation, and elevate our customer experience through data-driven merchandising decisions. This leadership role offers the opportunity to influence multi-million dollar assortments while mentoring a dynamic team of merchandising professionals.
Our ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses an innate understanding of luxury consumer behavior. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate market trends into compelling product stories that drive sales and profitability. We offer a competitive compensation package, career development opportunities, and a culture that celebrates creativity and excellence.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute comprehensive merchandising strategies across 5+ retail channels
- Analyze sales data, market trends, and competitive landscape to optimize product assortments
- Manage inventory allocation, markdown planning, and replenishment processes
- Lead cross-functional collaboration with buying, marketing, and visual teams
- Drive vendor negotiations and build strategic partnerships for exclusive product access
- Mentor merchandising team and implement performance improvement initiatives
- Present business reviews to executive leadership with actionable growth recommendations
Qualifications
- 8+ years of luxury retail merchandising experience with 3+ years in leadership roles
- Expertise in inventory management systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle Retail)
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and data visualization tools
- Proven track record of driving 15%+ sales growth through merchandising optimization
- Deep understanding of luxury consumer psychology and buying behavior
- Exceptional analytical skills with ability to translate data into strategic insights
- Strong vendor negotiation skills and relationship management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field required