Description
How you will contribute?
As Retail Merchandising Manager, you will play a key strategic role in shaping the seasonal product direction for the RTW category. You will be the bridge between Collection Merchandising, Markets and several corporate teams, ensuring that the collection assortment and representation in the network meets business objectives while staying true to the brand’s identity and vision. Your main responsibilities will include:
1. Buying Strategy Definition
1. Define the global retail buying strategy for the Ready-to-Wear category, ensuring alignment with the brand vision, product strategy, and business objectives partnering with Collection Merchandising
2. Build strategic assortment frameworks by store cluster, client profile, and regional specificities
2. Collection Presentation & Buy Preparation
3. Lead the seasonal collection buying strategy presentation to regional teams, ensuring key product messages and business priorities are clearly conveyed
4. Coordinate pre-buy meetings and collection walkthroughs with regional stakeholders (buying, retail, VM, marketing)
3. Global Buy Coordination
5. Consolidate and validate regional buying proposals in alignment with WW assortment strategy
6. Act as the main point of contact for regional merchandising teams, supporting them throughout the buy process
4. Performance & Business Analysis
7. Analyze global retail performance (sell-in/sell-out, sell-through, SKU productivity, etc.) and provide recommendations to optimize assortment and in-season actions
8. Monitor product lifecycle and contribute to end-of-season analysis and carry-over selections
9. Present the results to Collection Merchandising to ensure alignment on future directions (strategies and tactics)
5. Market & Client Insights
10. Collect feedback from markets to identify local needs, client preferences, and business opportunities
11. Ensure product feedback flows to central teams (Collection Merchandising) to influence future collections
6. In-Season Management
12. Define and implement in-season actions (rebalancing, replenishment etc) to maximize sales and reduce stock risk
13. Partner with Supply Chain and Production to monitor product deliveries and availability across the network
7. Cross-Functional Collaboration
14. Work closely with Visual Merchandising to ensure alignment between product strategy and in-store execution
15. Support Marketing, CRM teams, Training teams to ensure storytelling, and local activations
8. Store & Market Visits
16. Conduct regular store visits to monitor product performance, competitor activity, and gather insights from the field
17. Partner with regional teams to identify market-specific opportunities and strategic actions
Who you are?
You are a passionate and analytical merchandiser with a strong connection to the product and a sharp eye for the luxury RTW market. You thrive in fast-paced, cross-functional environments and are confident leading discussions at all levels.
18. 5+ years of experience in merchandising, ideally within the luxury segment and RTW
19. Proven analytical mindset and strong numerical skills
20. Confident public speaker, capable of presenting to large internal and external audiences
21. Strong leadership and team management abilities
22. Deep understanding of the luxury customer and market dynamics
23. A passion for product and storytelling
24. A strong sense of brand belonging and aesthetic sensibility
25. Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
Why work with us?
This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.
Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
Job Type
Regular
Start Date
2025-12-01
Schedule
Full time
Organization
Bottega Veneta S.R.L