We are currently seeking an Assistant Merchandise Manager, Women’s Handbags & Small Leather Goods who will report to the Merchandise Manager as part of our dynamic team in New York.

How you will contribute

The Assistant Merchandise Manager, Women’s Handbags & Small Leather Goods will be supporting the Merchandise Manager in identifying product opportunities and executing merchandising strategies to maximize sales and store performance across all Women’s Handbags & Small Leather Goods categories.

Strategy & Analytics

• Analyze selling by model, fabric, color and size on a frequent basis to provide feedback to the Worldwide Merchandising team in order to improve future purchase decisions.
• Research trends, review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive, and recognize changes in demand within each market.
• Create selling reports and provide historical recaps to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Follow-up with stores on sales, sell thru, merchandise transfers, and reorders.
• Perform end of season department analysis: best sellers, slow sellers, months of supply, inventory levels, color and size analysis.
• Compile pricing analysis vs. competitors for basic and seasonal product for Milan Headquarters.
• Communicate with Milan regarding deliveries and available stock.
• Recommend reorders and special orders based on business needs, trends and stock levels.
• Collaborate with Milan headquarters frequently on sales performance, product issues, and competitive landscape.
• Manage stock levels to maximize inventory within stores with the execution of transfers/consolidations.
• Analyze shipping recaps from Italy and track shipping to ensure deliveries are aligned to packages set during the buying campaigns.
• Coordinate product for new store openings: merchandising, training, shipment and deliveries.

Product Buying, Feedback, & Training

• Support women’s market to assist in writing the orders for Women’s Handbags & Small Leather Goods.
• Ensure communication regarding product needs, sales trends, stock needs and all other relevant product information is shared with the Worldwide team in Milan to generate optimal buys with each collection.
• Help allocate all buys by individual stores based on market needs, historical data, and key message of collection.
• Partner with store associates and managers to obtain client feedback on merchandising assortment.
• Demonstrate passion for the product while maintaining empathy for the store staff/clientele.
• Educate retail teams on each collection by communicating merchandising strategies based on buy, selling points, and raise awareness of season’s trends. 
• Collaborate across various departments on an as-needed basis (i.e. Visual Merchandising, Retail, Communications, etc.)

Who you are

• At least 1-2 years of previous merchandising/buying experience
• Capable to travel domestically and internationally
• Ability to work in a team, possess organizational awareness and flexibility
• Demonstrate ability to adapt, strong knowledge of luxury market/products and philosophy of the brand
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a clear sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing multiple projects
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as strong knowledge of retail math

Salary range – New York

• Salary of $25-26.5/hr.

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. 

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