Merchandising Manager Emea Milano

Merchandising Manager Emea
Milano
Lombardia, Milano

Job Description:The Merchandising Manager will be responsible for creating & executing the merchandise plans and strategies that support the retail (full price & outlet) and e-commerce business divisions aligned with the Brand strategy.

This role drives results through strong decision making and strategizing to ensure sales, inventory and profitability goals are achieved or exceeded in the assigned commercial channels. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Develop and demonstrate foundational product knowledge through consistent Frette store visits across EMEA (Italy, France, UK) and visits to competitors. Collaborate with the Global Director of Merchandising & Planning and the Product Development team to launch new products, from building the assortment strategy, sharing of product missed opportunities, as well as providing analysis and insights into the performance of prior or current collections. Build and manage product assortment plan (core & seasonal) to align with Brand strategy and to achieve sales and inventory targets. Make timely decisions independently based on analysis and business needs related to product buys, transfer or exit strategies, sometimes with incomplete information and under deadlines and pressure. Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of home product (i. E.

bedding, bath, loungewear, decorative pieces, etc. )

pricing dynamics, considering factors like brand prestige, materials, craftsmanship, and market demand. Partner with the Corporate Marketing team to create product launch cadences, aligning on merchandise flow and product calendar, for both retail and ecommerce. Partner with Visual Merchandising team to ensure product allocations and presentation are aligned with the Brand strategy and support the client experience in stores. Collaborate, proactively and reactively, with the Commercial Sales teams (Retail & Ecommerce) to develop an action plan to achieve sales and inventory goals. Conduct product training with sales team members upon new launches and rollouts. Create and review data analysis to track performance & to identify trends and areas for improvement and create comprehensive action plans for marketing, sales, and other related activities. Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis of the home industry, including fabric & design trends, customer preferences, and distribution channels. Recap and analyze actual sales results to identify risks and opportunities and recommend strategies to underperforming products. Communicate sales results, forecasts, and action plans to manager and cross-functional teams. Support B2C businesses in ad-hoc buying and planning analysis. Participate in strategic projects with Management and cross-functional departments as needed (supply chain, commercial teams, marketing, CRM, product development, VM, etc.

)Train and manage (1) one direct report (Merchandising & Planning Assistant). SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:Minimum 7 years of merchandising/buying & planning experience within luxury brand. Strong merchant & analytical skillsComfortable with handling risk and uncertainty. Self-starter with ability to demonstrate logical analysis and problem-solving skills independentlyFlexible with the ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment. Advanced functional knowledge of Microsoft Excel is required. Knowledge and understanding of retail math. Team Oriented. Accuracy in data reporting and entry. Strong and effective communication skills, verbal and written. Proficient Italian and English language required.