ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Senior Retail Merchandiser, Southeast Asia & Oceania

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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

Your Opportunity

This position is part of the retail merchandising team and you will be working closely with the Merchandising Manager to plan and execute all merchandising functions, including supporting the 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?

·  To define the product mix, assortment plan and execute all buying activities to ensure that OTB is maximized for Southeast Asia & Oceania markets
·  To manage inventory, delivery and re-order process to ensure a healthy and appropriate mix and stock levels are maintained
·  To compose relative sales report and analyse sales KPIs with action plan
·  To monitor sales and sell-through numbers and initiate appropriate business strategies to liquidate stock in order to achieve sales target
·  To conduct extensive market research, competitor analysis and gather qualitative feedback for clients’ need
·  To organize and conduct seasonal product training and fashion trend information for the front-line staff

Who you are?

·  Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Retail & Management, Textiles or equivalent
·  Minimum 3 years’ buying experience, preferably within the luxury/ fashion industry (having RTW and Shoes buying experience is a plus)
·  Strong fashion and market sense with solid high-end fashion experience
·  Experience in managing and buying for the Southeast Asia & Oceania market is preferred
·  Possess extensive knowledge in merchandise planning, sales, marketing and promotions
·  Well organised, pro-active, excellent analytical, presentation, and communication skills
·  Good team player with a strong sense of responsibility
·  Excellent Microsoft Excel / Office and computer literacy
·  Travelling is required

Why work with us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a dynamic sales 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.

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2022-08-05

Schedule
Full time

Organization
AMQ Singapore