ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Junior Merchandiser, WRTW

Alexander McQueen are currently seeking a Junior Merchandiser to work across our WRTW collection, reporting in to the WRTW Associate Merchandiser based in our central London offices.

Your Opportunity?

The WRTW Junior Merchandiser, together with the WRTW Associate Merchandiser will play a key role in supporting our merchandising strategy for the core of the business.

How you will contribute?

• Supporting the WRTW Merchandiser with formulating & implementing the growth strategy within the category and 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 per collection to help the WRTW Associate Merchandiser defining product cycle life and ad-hoc analysis as needed.

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

• Propose category styling guidelines (Online & In-Store) to maximise sales & profit opportunities.

• 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.

• Lead on the shooting of the sample sets.

• Establish and maintain relationships with the retail buying teams by working closely as a strategic support.

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

Who you are?

• Previous experience in Women’s merchandising is necessary.

• 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?

At Alexander McQueen together we push boundaries to create legacy. Everyone can make a difference, and anything is possible.

We are passionate about beauty, creativity & quality. This is an opportunity to join our community of hard-working and talented individuals who are playing a part in the success of the House.

We offer a package of competitive benefits including, but not limited to –

• Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.

• Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.

• 25 days annual leave excluding Bank Holidays plus dedicated time for employee volunteering.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alexander McQueen, we welcome applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. We know that diverse skills, mindsets & experiences foster creativity and collaboration.

Please let our recruitment team know if you need support or reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process. We will work with you to ensure that you have the best experience.

What’s next?

All applications will be considered, and we will do our best to provide an answer as soon as possible.