Gucci – Kidswear Merchandiser
Gucci
Kidswear Merchandiser
Role Mission
The candidate will be involved in all the activities of the Kidswear Merchandising team
Key Accountabilities
Weekly sales reporting, best sellers and sell-thru analysis, end-of-month reporting on our directly operated stores for each region/country and worldwide
Market and competitor’s analysis in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets
Support to the preparation of merchandising plans to define the new collections’ structure and requests that will be discussed with the Design team
Development of training manuals and presentations with detailed product information on each collection for regional buyers
Take part in the organization of the sales campaigns and production of all supporting materials and buying tools: preparation of bulk orders package for each country/region, control of product styles codes, photos and samples, product selection for look books, catalogues and advertising, exit lists, talking line lists, delivery packages’ files for the production department, set-up of the showroom for VIP clients, coordination of models for looks presentation
Management of special orders (MTO, MTM, Premiere, OTO) received from stores, special events and VIP clients
Post sales campaign reporting: sell in by region/country and worldwide (by line, function, best sellers, comparison with previous seasons) and SKU analysis
Continuous interaction with other departments and functions (Planning, Corporate Image, Product Development, Pricing, Regional Buying teams, ….)
Key Requirements
Successful studies in business management, majoring in business administration or marketing
At least 3 years of experience within merchandising or buying in the fashion/luxury industry
Proficient with Microsoft Office, Excel, Power Point
Aesthetical sensibility and passion for fashion
Strong analytical skills and detail oriented
Fluent in English written and spoken
Previous experience within Kidswear Merchandising will be a plus
Ability to work under pressure and in a fast paced environment
Teamwork and good relational skills
Primary Location Europe-Italy-Toscana-Florence
Start Date 08/2016
Job Type Permanent
Schedule Full-time
Job Merchandising / Buying
Organization GUCCI
Job Number: 0009E1
