About the Fashion Product Merchandising Team
The Fashion Product Merchandising manager for Italy leads the product strategy for the market and supports boutiques in defining and animating their assortment, making each boutique a unique place of excellence that:
Promotes the Chanel Allure and Chanel difference with every collectionAddresses local realities (“One Boutique, One Story”)Drives performance in line with global strategy and product line objectivesAs CHANEL enters a new chapter in terms of creative vision, the Product Merchandiser will play a pivotal role in supporting this transition, working closely with the Europe Fashion Product Merchandising team and Italian boutiques.
We are looking for team players who love products, have a service mindset to support boutique teams in their buys, and want to contribute to the evolution of our ways of working.
What impact you can create at CHANEL
As Product Merchandiser for the Italian market, you will be responsible for piloting the Fashion assortment, optimizing collection performance, and supporting Creation, while ensuring a strong commercial impact in boutiques.
You will dedicate at least 25% of your time to boutique visits, identifying opportunities, reviewing assortments, and addressing merchandising challenges directly on the field.
Key Responsibilities
Definition and Implementation of Product Strategy
Adapt and deploy the global European strategy for the Italian market, ensuring alignment with CHANEL’s vision and local specificitiesWork closely with boutique teams to drive One Boutique One StoryBuying Cycle Leadership
Coordinate and drive buying sessions, leveraging market insights and data analysis to support boutiques in optimizing selections and maximizing sales opportunitiesSupport boutiques during showroom and review the buysAnimate a final buying review for Italian marketPerformance Monitoring and Optimization
Conduct accurate analysis of collection performance (quantitative & qualitative), including sell-through, top and slow sellers, by boutique, segment, size, color, style, etc.Monitor stock levels, proactively identify optimization opportunities, and balance supply with demand to maximize sell-through and commercial impactMonitor delivery status for the market to support launch obejctivesSynergy and Collaboration
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Style Expertise teams on seasonal launches, window displays, and commercial actionsShare performance and collection-related challenges to define 360° action plans for maximizing sell-throughUphold Brand DNA in Boutiques
Ensure product presentations and assortments authentically represent CHANEL’s brand codes, seasonal stories, and luxury positioning, enhancing the client experienceField Presence
Dedicate at least 25% of time to boutique visits, exploring opportunities, reviewing assortments, and addressing merchandising challenges firsthandWays of Working and Governance
Contribute to the European Product Merchandising governance by sharing feedback and best practices, and contributing to the evolution of ways of workingKey Success Factors
Confirmed experience in Product Merchandising, ideally in Fashion (8-10 years minimum)Strong sense of Fashion and product sensitivity, with knowledge of the Italian competitive environment and trendsAnalytical skills and understanding of commercial performance levers, with the ability to drive specific action plans and monitor impactCollaborative mindset, strong interpersonal skills, and capacity to support and develop boutique teamsUnderstanding of CHANEL culture and Creation-first modelService-oriented, open-minded, and enthusiastic about transformation and innovationFluent in Italian and English (French is a plus)Mobility throughout Italy, with regular travels in ParisJoining CHANEL
At CHANEL, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth and contributes to collective progress. The uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.
Contract Details
Application of the National Collective Labor Agreement for the Commerce and Tertiary Sector (CCNL Terziario Commercio)Contract type: PermanentExpected salary range: from 70,000 euroBenefits include:Meal vouchersPossibility to work remotely 2 days per weekCorporate welfare programSupplementary health insuranceLife insurance policyAccident insurance policy
