Junior Merchandiser Shoes & Leather Accessories Milano

Junior Merchandiser Shoes & Leather Accessories
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

**MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting & Analysis

- Develop a clear understanding of competitors' strategies, brand positioning and pricing.

- Collect and analyze strategic trends and key market information in order to identify and maximize future sales opportunities.

- Carry out the analysis of business performance and stock levels across Regions.

Collection structure and Guardaroba definition

- Collaborate with the Corporate Merchandising Manager Shoes & LA on the definition of the collection brief that defines the qualitative and quantitative aspects of the collection (prices, function of use, trends).

- Collaborate with the Corporate Merchandising Manager Shoes & LA to define the seasonal "Guardaroba" (core offer) liaising with Design Studio, Product Development team to ensure consistency throughout the different lines as well as a proper response to commercial needs.

Collection presentation and Sales Campaign

- Organize together with Product Development and Design Studio the seasonal product briefing to Markets and Sales.

- Actively participate in the Product Briefing session during the Collection Presentation.

- Support Markets during buying campaign providing all necessary information regarding collection structure and core offer proposal.

**CONTACTS AND RELATIONS

Merchandising Team, Product Development functions, Design Studio, Markets

**BACKGROUND AND PRINCIPAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION

- Product sensitivity

- Solid analytical skills

- Strong communication and presentation skills

- Good Relational Skills

- International Background

- Strong personal interest for the luxury business

- Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PP

- At least 1 year in Merchandising or similar role (in fashion or luxury industry) is mandatory

- Fluent in Italian and English