ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Omnichannel Merchandiser

Job description

Innovative, uncompromising, romantic, provocative, upholding the power of emotion and the touch of the human hand: these are all elements that describe the fashion of the house of Alexander McQueen. The brand is synonymous with modern British couture, renowned for its strong identity and celebration of unbridled creativity. Integral to the McQueen culture is the juxtaposition between contrasting elements: femininity and masculinity, fragility and strength, tradition and modernity. Under the creative direction of Sarah Burton, the house produces critically acclaimed collections, driven by unparalleled vision and respect for craftsmanship. Burton was made Head of Design for womenswear in 2000 and was appointed Creative Director in 2010. The luxury brand was founded by Lee Alexander McQueen in 1992. Among the greatest fashion designers of his time, the legacy of his work lives on.

Alexander McQueen currently have an exciting opportunity for a Omnichannel Merchandiser to join our growing Merchandising team based in our Central London HQ.

Reporting in to the Senior Omnichannel Merchandising Manager you will be responsible for delivering the seasonal RTW and Accessories assortment for Brand Websites and direct E-Concessions to ensure they deliver the various E-Business door strategies whilst aligning with the global strategy. You will use your insights to deliver and trade an assortment that balances image and commercial needs. 

How you will contribute?

Buy

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Responsible for the Seasonal buy across all categories (RTW, Leather Goods and Accessories) for omnichannel doors.

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Contribute to the assortment strategy focusing on KPI’s (sell-through, category and sub dept mix, sizing and pricing strategy) for Seasonal and Carryover.

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Ensure OTB allocation aligns with door performance and future growth plan.

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Contribute to buying debrief presentation.

Presentation of the Assortment and Seasonal Launches

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With the support of the Omnichannel Merchandising Assistant, create the seasonal Styling Guide, ensuring image of the house is accurately followed – obtaining sign off from Product Merchandising.

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Ensure clear communication of the Styling Guide to the image producer/content team, with occasional support on shoots.

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Delivery of seasonal product trainings to Omnichannel & Client Service teams, ensuring the buy strategy is communicated.

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Manage the VM for brand websites – ensure pages are relevant and up to date, strategically highlighting key image and investments across the site(s).

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Coordinate VM across the site(s) for seasonal launches - obtaining sign off from Product Merchandising.

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Weekly digital walk throughs of the sites with Global Retail Merch team to optimise product display, aligned to global strategy and shifting market needs – VM & taxonomy.

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Collaboration with CRM & Digital Marketing teams to ensure communication plans align with investments, buys strategy & stock availability.

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Collaboration with Content team to optimize the website customer experience and journey – site navigation, content, and layout.

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Coordination of pricing changes with omnichannel and e-concession partners.

Stock

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Ensure stock is optimised across Seasonal and Carryover product - track performance and monitor sell through by door to identify opportunities and risks, taking relevant action.

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Work closely with Retail Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to track deliveries.

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Track ‘Live Online vs. In Stock’ & ‘Code Substitutions’ to ensure stock is optimised across your doors.

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Coordinate end of season markdown, RTV’s and de-publishing of the assortment - close collaboration with operational omnichannel team and e-concession partners.

Trading

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Deliver weekly trade report on category performance and sell through, presenting the regional trading patterns to deliver weekly insights and actions.

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Coordinate with direct E-Concession partners to deliver weekly concessions trade reports.

Regional Collaboration

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Collaborate and support regional merchandising teams on Seasonal online activities (CVD, 11/11, 618 in China), providing VM support and stock visibility when needed.  

Who you are?

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Strong product sensibility, experience with buying, product & trading.

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Advanced Excel Skills 

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Prior experience with e-concessions &/or within digital buying/merchandising is desirable.

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Excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and consistent follow-through 

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Ability to multi-task and manage multiple cross-functional projects simultaneously 

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Collaborative team player with the ability to work with a diverse range of internal & external partners & stakeholders.

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Naturally proactive and a creative problem solver – with a positive ‘can-do’ attitude, willingness to take on ad-hoc tasks when needed.

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Willingness to travel internationally when required.

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 -

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Pension, private medical insurance & performance related bonus.

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Clothing allowance, employee discounts & monthly lunch subsidy.

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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.

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  United Kingdom