Jr Marketplace Merchandiser Milano

Jr Marketplace Merchandiser
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

New Guards Group is the home to 10 international luxury brands: Marcelo Burlon County of Milan, Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh, Palm Angels, Unravel Project, Heron Preston, Alanui, Kirin Peggy Gou, Opening Ceremony, Ambush and There Was One.

We work with the understanding that fashion and luxury can be different: community-based, quality-driven, collaborative, truly global and quick.

Our brands and products stem from creative and managerial innovation and the philosophy of Made in Italy.

We're redefining the way luxury is conceived, communicated and shared.

Where others see limits, we see goals.

NGG is part of the FARFETCH Group and recently created a spin off business NGGH++ that will be a growth accelerator and an incubator of new ideas, brands and businesses.

Reebok is the first big and exciting project to enter this incubator.

**TURATI

Our new office in Via Turati is a strategic hub, and home to all of the NGG staff functions.

Turati is where the behind the scenes driving force of NGG is brought to life; this is harmonized with the archive exhibits of brand collaborations found throughout the office

**THE ROLE

NGGH++ is looking for a Jr Marketplace Merchandiser to support in the development of the Reebok collection and support in managing high value accounts that secure new products selection, value and pricing to our clients.

You will report to the Marketplace Merchandising Manager and support in analysing product selection gaps and execute GTM strategies to attract key market players

WHAT YOU'LL DO

- Support in developing a thorough understanding of the market segment, seasonality and global trends and continually monitor competitors

- Support in identifying, prospect, and acquire high-potential buyers through direct sales visits, events, and presentations

- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand and resolve buyer issues

- Support in driving seasonal marketing plans

- Support in driving asset requirements and marketing needs to support the range of brand, category, product, editorial needs

WHO YOU ARE

- 3+ years experience in a similar role preferably in a sports brand

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Merchandising, or similar; a Master's is a plus

- Extensive knowledge of the sports industry with great product sensitivity

- Good experience in qualitative and quantitative research design, analysis, and consumer insights

- Excellent communications skills both in writing and in delivering presentations

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

- Great eye for detail, flexible with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

- Fluent in English written and spoken, an additional language is a plus

REWARDS & BENEFITS

- Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)

- Lunch tickets

- Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including FARFETCH and Browns

- Be part of a young, dynamic and creative company with over 40 different nationalitiesBrand new headquarters located in the center of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

- New Guards Group is committed to being an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is celebrated.

We make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, colour, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law, physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws or ordinances.

If you require special accommodation, please let us know.

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