ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Retail Merchandiser, shoes

Job description

Summary
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.

Job Description

Alexander McQueen is currently looking for a Talented & Analytical Retail Merchandiser to focus on Men’s and Women’s Shoes.

How you will Contribute?

Buy

·  Review OTB with Retail Merchandiser Director
·  Define and present assortment and buying strategy
·  Work with VM to define display strategy 
·  Detailed order review: ensuring coherence and respect of core offer and buying strategy, analysis of buys studying past sales and current buy mix vs. sales mix to identify any risks and growth potential
·  Develop content for and present buy debrief to the Retail Merchandiser Director

Launches

·  Define Footwear launch calendar and strategies
·  Lead cross departmental and regional meetings with Product Merchandising, Sales & Demand Planning, VM, Retail, and Communications

Analysis and Market Knowledge

·  Analyse sales performance to recap to Retail Merchandising Director
·  Benchmark and recap product feedback

Training

·  Lead dedicated trainings for Men’s & Women’s Shoes to reinforce product knowledge of key priorities in partnership with RPM and Product Merchandising

Forecasting

·  Review monthly reorder needs, defining product range and quantities

Stock Optimization

·  Challenge network on sell-through and stock re-balancing
·  Identify opportunities for regional and local stock transfers
·  Challenge the supply chain teams to ensure there are sufficient quantities of permanent product for your category in network of stores

Markdown Process

Support the Retail Merchandising Director in reviewing Markdown and RTV lists for Men’s & Women’s Shoes

Who you are?

·  Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
·  Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
·  Sound knowledge of the current market and consumer trends.
·  Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Why work with us?

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.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-06-16

Schedule
Full time

Organization
Alexander McQ Trading