BALENCIAGA Merchandiser ANZ

About us Cristóbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937, he established the brand in Paris, designing its collections there until 1968. Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and as “The Couturier of the Couturiers” by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultra-modern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brand’s identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prêt-à-porter collections, its leather goods, footwear, and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga ready-to-wear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015, Demna has designed both men’s and women’s collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House, part of the Kering group since 2001, is one of the most influential names in fashion. We are currently seeking a Merchandiser ANZ who will report to the Merchandising Director SEAO. Your opportunity You will be responsible for executing all merchandising functions, including managing sales, seasonal purchase, inventory, product delivery and training, so as to achieve sales and profit targets based on the seasonal business plan.

How you will contribute

Buying

• Collaborate with  Regional Merchandising team to determine AU/NZ seasonal  assortment, aligning with global and regional strategies and focus
• Oversee buying activities during the sales campaign based on analysis and allocation done during the year (selection, quantities, assortment by store)
• Manage the Open-to-Buy seasonally Review Open-to-Buy with regional team
• Market and competitor's analysis in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets

Operation

• Develop effective merchandising strategies across all categories to achieve sales, sell through and business goals
• Oversee weekly & monthly reporting results and analyse the business accordingly, responsible for inventory management, from regular stock re-balancing and consolidation  to ensure profitability  and drive productivity
• Communicate and develop strong relationships with store management and retail teams regarding product feedback and selling trends in order to ensure successful sales and inventory levels for each market
• Partner with Retail/ VM/ Press in order to align CRM activities, training, execute visual directives and marketing focus
• Communicate with logistics team and Inventory Control in pricing and stock flow management
• Manage inventory levels, merchandise flow and pricing for outlet locations

• Bachelor degree in fashion, textiles or other related disciplines
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in fashion merchandising/buying with international luxury retail companies, preferably with leather goods & shoes experience
• Strong fashion and market sense
• Well organized, self-initiative, excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills
• Good team player with strong sense of responsibility
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Good PC skills such as MS Office, Excel etc.
• Overseas and domestic travel is required

Why work with us?

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Balenciaga philosophy and to become part of a team that offers possibilities to learn and grow.   

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create, build and sustain high performing teams that excel in execution. We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms - gender, age, nationality, culture, disability, sexual orientation… - enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.