BOTTEGA VENETA WW Women's RTW & Jewellery Collection Merchandiser

Job description

About us Bottega Veneta – inspiring individuality with innovative new modes of craftsmanship since 1966. Under the direction of Louise Trotter, creativity lies at the heart of our designs. Born in Vicenza, the house is rooted in Italian culture yet maintains a truly global outlook. An inclusive brand with exclusive products, Bottega Veneta is as much of a feeling as it is an aesthetic.

We are currently seeking a WW Women’s RTW & Jewellery Collection Merchandiser as part of our dynamic team in Milan.

How you will contribute

·  Support the definition of the collection merchandising strategy for Women’s Ready-To-Wear & Jewellery.
·  Build the collection plan, define the structure of the offer and follow up with the product teams during the collection development.
·  Undertake benchmark and competitor analysis while remaining up to date on trends and news from the fashion industry.
·  Define the pricing architecture to meet margin targets and ensure consistency of the collection vs carry-over and competitors.
·  Conduct weekly and monthly sales analysis and build strong visual reports to communicate to design and product development.
·  Collaborate with production team supporting on pre-order strategy, follow-up on deliveries and normalization fittings.
·  Manage sales campaign activities; collection file, look list, preparation of the digital selling tool and sample management.
·  Prepare training activities, from showroom to seasonal collection training in store; explain the collection inspiration, direction, and relevant product information to help convey the product’s strategy.
·  Collaborate with retail merchandising team, ensuring continuous market feedback to identify specific opportunities and trends.
·  Support the VM and Architecture team during showroom activities and in prevision of the collection delivery in store.

Who you are

·  Merchandising experience: 3-5 years experience in an established luxury brand
·  Fluent in English, Italian would be a plus
·  Strong analytical skills
·  Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Power Point and Office Package
·  Organizational and problem-solving abilities
·  Detail oriented
·  Aesthetical sensibility and attention to detail
·  Teamwork and good relational skills

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless 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. 

·  Full time
·  Europe
·  Italy