MCQUEEN Global Outlet Assistant Merchandiser (Fixed Term Contract)

Job Title: Global Outlets Merchandising Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)

Reports to: Global Outlets Merchandising Manager

Location: London HQ

*Please note, this is a fixed term contract role until 31st December 2026 - with the potential to extend to a maximum term of 12 months from June 2026*

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

Alexander McQueen is distinctive for an expression of individuality, subversive strength and raw power. With a design studio and atelier based in London, the house is known for uncompromising quality and creative vision.

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

• Empowerment – 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?

• Support and Implement the Global outlet stock and sales strategy to maximise Outlet potential and margin opportunities.

Trading

• Proactive approach towards achieving financial targets set by the business
• Work closely with the regional Outlet teams and stores to understand the individual market product, operational & commercial requirements.
• Work with the Supply Chain team to ensure the effective distribution of stock replenishment.
• Identify stock, pricing & promotion opportunities with regions to drive assortment and distribution.
• Maintain weekly/monthly stock and sales reports whilst supporting on ad hoc analytical documentation for the outlet network.
• Store visits and regular sales and stock update meetings with the outlets to track performance and discuss trade opportunities/risks.

Planning

• Involvement in WSSI planning including store and category monthly forecasting process
• Set allocation targets by category to ensure outlets receive stock required to achieve budgets.
• Understand long term stock position and make suggestions of proactive steps to resolve i.e. Rebalancing, Pricing, promotion etc.
• Build and maintain promotion & events calendar for Outlet network
• Support with Outlet assortment planning

Destocking

• Involved in excess stock clearance process for the outlet network proposing surplus stock no longer required on a seasonal and ad hoc basis.
• Maintain stock and sales reports
• Support team in actions relating to 3rd parties on destocking activity

Required Skills:

• You will be able to demonstrate the desired Alexander McQueen behaviours.
• Sound analytical and planning skills
• Strong capability of Microsoft Office – Building / manipulating reports in Excel
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adapt to change
• Communicator & team player
• Good understanding of end to end merchandise lifecycle
• Experience working with product and store assortments

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.