GUCCI WRTW Collection Merchandising Assistant

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor competition in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets and consolidate inputs coming from regions on business trends.
• Support the definition of collection’s structure, analyze selling trends and highlights actions for GRID purposes and evaluate possible style openings to be discussed with Design team.
• Support the coordination of the collection’s advancements with the product development office on a constant basis, to respect the delivery timings
• Supporting in the pricing and markdown strategy making
• Participating in the organization of the sales campaigns and production of all supporting materials and buying tools (such as: control of product styles codes, update of KPIs, photos and samples, catalogs and advertising, exit lists)
• Contribute to master order activities and key assortments by Retail and Wholesale to ensure balanced global product mix
• Developing post-sales campaign reports (such as: sell in by region/country and worldwide - by line, function, best sellers, etc.)
• Manage the daily running of the business such as: code creation process, product shootings, special orders follow up, etc.
• Create and constantly update a reliable basis of all product information to be shared with key stakeholders (retail merchandising, ecom, Sales department etc)
• Collaborate with internal departments on the presentation of the collection to the customer (support on elaboration of Visual Merchandising Guidelines, development of special packaging, etc.).

Key Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as merchandising assistant or buying assistant in the fashion/luxury goods industry, preferably in RTW category
• Passion for the fashion/luxury environment, being up to date on the constantly evolving competitive scenario and considering niche/emerging brands.
• Educational background preferably in business management or similar
• Fluency both in Italian and English
• Strong product sensitivity and passion for the WRTW category
• Very flexible mindset and adaptive personality
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ambition to exceed corporate goals and go the extra mile in daily work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Salary Package

• Gross Annual Salary: 31.500€ (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, should specific levels of experience and autonomy and/or particular competencies emerge during the selection process, based on objective criteria).  
• ​NCBA (National Collective Bargaining Agreement): CCNL Industria Pelli e Succedanei (unique alphanumeric code: D111)
• Bonuses and Commissions: Annual Target Bonus as per the company-level collective agreement in force, up to 20% of the Gross Annual Salary. 
• Company canteen 
• Supplementary health insurance 
• Company welfare program

Gucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, 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.