We are currently seeking a Junior Merchandiser, WRTW who will report to the WRTW Merchandiser based in our central London offices.

Your Opportunity:

The Women’s RTW, Junior Merchandiser, together with the Women’s Merchandiser will play a key role in supporting our merchandising strategy for the core of the business.

How you will contribute:

• Partner with the WRTW Merchandiser to devise the growth strategy for the category and implement strategy co-ordinating with Design, Product development and Commercial teams.

• Set up and send out trade reports on the category

• Complete the sell in analysis, actively perform sell out analysis for monthly performance and analysis on “Always in Stock” to help the Senior merchandiser defining product cycle life and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

• Managing competitor analysis for the category, by interpreting market needs, trends and identify opportunities to enhance the collection.

• Suggesting in-season actions to maximize sales and profit opportunities, including VM proposal (on-line and in-store) a well as styling guidelines.

• Preparation of training materials that are fit for purpose and suitable for use by our Wholesale, Buying and Retail teams - transmitting depth of product knowledge acquired throughout the development process.

• Support throughout the selling campaign, on catalogue management, delivery report, leading the shooting of the sample set.

• Establishes and maintains relationships with retail buying team by working closely with Merchandising's role as a strategic support

• Partner with cross-functional teams, including Marketing & Communications, PR, Ecommerce, Wholesale, and Visual Merchandising​

Your Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in Women’s merchandising

• Strong interpersonal skills with sensitive discretion when needed.

• Excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and keen on learning additional systems

• Extensive analytical and numeracy skills.

• Flexibility to travel with short notice and to work a demanding schedule which can include on an ad-hoc basis.

• Has a passion for luxury industry, with a good sense of product and details and strong understanding of mentioned categories markets

• Fluent in English / Italian optional

Why work with us? 

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic team with a visionary brand that offers possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment. 

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.