POMELLATO Merchandising Manager

About us Synonymous with sheer creativity and colour, Pomellato was founded in 1967 and established in Milan by the heir to a family of goldsmiths, Pino Rabolini. Introducing the prêt-à-porter philosophy into the conservative world of jewellery, Rabolini shaped the brand by giving it a powerful, fashion-oriented identity that soon enabled it to grow and be recognised in the Italian market as well as in the international jewellery panorama. Expressing its avantgarde and original spirit through sophisticated combinations of coloured stones, special cuts and creative ensembles characterised by impeccably-crafted details, Pomellato has grown to embody a modern, unconventional beauty with a truly iconic style. Pomellato has always been a trendsetter in the sector of communication, with innovative campaigns by famous photographers such as Helmut Newton, Gian Paolo Barbieri, Michel Comte, Paolo Roversi, Javier Vallhonrat, Sølve Sundsbø and Jean-Baptiste Mondino. The 2018 Pomellato campaign, has Chiara Ferragni as our brand Ambassador. The choice of a strong feminine entrepreneurial personality reflects the brand’s will to communicate its values and ideals through a highly accomplished and charismatic image. Pomellato has always given a role of fundamental importance to the artisan manufacture of its creations, employing highly qualified and greatly experienced artisans. Today, the headquarters in Milan host over 100 goldsmiths who craft every Pomellato jewel with great concentration and inspiration. Pomellato has come to embody Italian craftsmanship at its purest combined with the profound knowledge of the most valued goldsmith techniques through a unique and distinctive spirit. A timeless art where quality meets a unique vision of luxury. A balance between the past and the future, tradition and innovation, rigor and experimentation with a sensual and often daring touch. Simply, different from the rest. To support the strategic growth in our business, we are now inviting high caliber to join the team as: Merchandising Manager.

Your opportunity

This is a position to support growing business in APAC (APAC markets currently include Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore with plans to open in Thailand, Malaysia, Australia - SEAP); functionally garnering support from HQ Milan. Report into local management with insights to expanding regional growth. Great opportunity for a fast learner, business minded merchandising professional to join this highly energetic team.

How you will contribute

• Have a strong sense of business needs

• Review and support sell through performance results by managing market inventory, including model stock assortment, local market stock request and related merchandising opportunities

• Review and support merchandise transfers arising from client requests or deposits to ensure optimization of on hand inventory within market / region.

• Continuously review product sales performance to challenge and improve inventory efficiencies and optimize business growth

• Conduct frequent market visits and competitor research to provide local data and qualitative comments to support opportunities

• Responsible for initiating and reviewing new product forecasts with Management

• Responsible for initiating and reviewing assortment for new boutique openings

• Support new, ad-hoc projects including Client related, Pop Ups, Vintage sales and other Marketing and Sales related opportunities

• Support financial analysis, planning and other Management projects of presentation materials for Management

Who you are

• Degree holder or above

• 8-12 years of relevant experience in merchandising within luxury consumer retail industrys

• Numerically sensitive with strong commercial sense

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Excellent in spoken and written English and Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) an advantage

• Fully proficient in all MS Office tools

• Self driven , energetic, passionate, and internal/external customer oriented