Job Description
Join Luxury Retail Group as our Senior Merchandising Manager and lead the visual and strategic direction of our flagship stores in Manhattan. You'll drive sales through innovative product placement, seasonal trend forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration with design, marketing, and supply chain teams. This role offers the opportunity to shape luxury retail experiences while mentoring a dynamic team of merchandising specialists.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute merchandising strategies aligned with brand identity and sales targets
- Analyze market trends and consumer behavior to inform product assortment planning
- Oversee visual merchandising implementations across 5+ premium retail locations
- Collaborate with buying teams to optimize inventory turnover and margin performance
- Lead seasonal and promotional campaign rollouts with measurable ROI tracking
- Manage vendor relationships and negotiate merchandising support terms
- Mentor merchandising team members and conduct performance reviews
Qualifications
- 8+ years of luxury retail merchandising experience with 3+ years in leadership
- Proven track record of increasing sales through visual and strategic merchandising
- Advanced proficiency in retail analytics tools (e.g., Tableau, SAP Retail)
- Strong understanding of luxury market dynamics and seasonal trend forecasting
- Expertise in inventory management, space planning, and fixture design
- Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, or related field
- Exceptional communication skills for cross-departmental collaboration