The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible in support to the Collection Merchandiser in the definition of the product offers and price targets of collections.
She/He also may have the direct responsibilities for few categories upon experience level.
Main activities and responsibilities:
* Cooperate in the definition of seasonal collection plan, both numerical & quantitative;
* Working closely with the product office and the studio design during the collection development;
* Analyzes and reports on sales (by market, channel -RTL&WHL-, product, etc );
* Follow-up reports weekly sell-thru for RTL and Dept. Stores;
* Follow up markets and areas need for the channels RTL and WHL;
* Work on all stages of pre-editing and editing of collection;
* Support during the pricing activities;
* Work with the Retail on identification of creative and innovative ways to increase sales;
* He/she realizes for each season price comparisons to ensure market competitiveness and purposeful in the pricing of new products and new ideas to increase product supply.
The ideal candidate:
* Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and equivalent work experience;
* Previous experience, preferably in the following sector: merchandising, buying;
* Passion for numbers and luxury product;
* Flexible and open minded approach, able to work in a very dynamic environment;
* Excellent Computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint);
* Fluent Italian and English;