McQUEEN Assistant Merchandising Manager - Men’s

Alexander McQueen is a British luxury house founded by Lee Alexander McQueen. Established in London in 1992, the house joined the Kering Group in 2001 and has been under the creative direction of Seán McGirr since December 2023.

From its inception, McQueen has been defined by its expression of individuality and subversive strength, pushing the boundaries of British tailoring traditions. Today, with a design studio and atelier based in London, the house upholds its foundational values, known for its uncompromising creative vision and incisive tailoring.
 

At McQueen, we live and breathe a culture defined by our key Behaviours:

• Empower – We empower our team and peers, providing unwavering support to ensure everyone can thrive; this means giving support to your team and those you are working with to succeed.
• Teamwork – We put an emphasis on Teamwork; this means working together as a collective to achieve shared goals.
• Respect – We value respect, treating everyone with dignity and showing genuine appreciation for their efforts: this means treating everyone equally.
• Kindness – We believe kindness is integral to everything we do; this means demonstrating compassion and empathy towards others.  

How will you contribute?

• Close monitor on sales budget and sell-thru KPI
• Identify business opportunities, risks and propose business driving actions
• Set up the buying and product strategy and ensure the buying quality
• Utilize data to understand buys based on historical sales data and seasonal trend
• Strategize anticipated product demand based on the timing of markdowns and holidays
• Monitor competitor movements, communicate & collect online/offline store feedbacks, and contribute to giving feedback to HQ regarding the local market needs
• Lead the seasonal product training, mix & match and transfer the Brand image, being role model for product presentation and brand DNA
• Work closely with the Marketing team and Retail team on providing product support/advice to leverage branding campaigns or promotion initiatives

Required Skills:

• Degree holder or above in fashion or textiles
• At least 6 years in merchandising field with fashion/ luxury retail experience
• Strong fashion sense with strong analytical, numerical together with commercial awareness, ability to plan and prioritize
• Self-motivated and proactive, able to work independently
• Good communication & interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and organization sills
• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Chinese 

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.