What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Manager, Men's position at Loewe?
Position
MAIN PURPOSE:
It’s an exciting time to join LOEWE as we go through a period of rapid growth. As a key member of the Merchandising team in North America, the Men’s Merchandise Manager is responsible for the managing of assortment, inventory, and purchases within designated categories. In close partnership with the Merchandising Director and the Central Merchandising team, you will develop a key point of view on Men’s RTW, Shoes, and other small categories for the Americas. You will orchestrate the ambitious growth in these categories for the market as well as effectively communicate the strategy to cross-functional stakeholders.
This position will report to the Merchandising Director, Americas and will be based in New York.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drive MRTW & MShoes business by maximizing sales and productivity, monitoring replenishment, and working with the Central Merchandising team on stock needs. Develop and communicate strategies based on these needs and analyses and to communicate the strategy to all major stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain team in key volume drivers to maximize Sale-to-Stock levels in all boutiques.
- Provide End-of-Season recaps, market prep, and compiling store feedbacks and needs.
- Survey competitive landscape. Keep company informed on competitors pricing, distribution, offer and key launches. Make recommendations to Director of Merchandising
- Maintain strong working relationships with internal cross-functional business partners with a tight-knit collaboration with VM & CRM (Merchandising, Retail, HR, Marketing, Store Development, Wholesale)
- Travel to Paris 4x a year for buying sessions and Madrid annually for Central meetings as needed. Bi-monthly domestic travel to visit store network, contingent on scheduling, is expected.
QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills and expertise:
- At least 5 years relevant experience in a Merchandising capacity with a focus in RTW & Shoes. Luxury focus & foreign language a plus.
- Historical example of good tenure and brand loyalty.
- Comfortable meeting tight deadlines in a fast growing environment with constantly evolving priorities.
- Ability to identify problems, demonstrate use of initiative and implement appropriate solutions.
- Ability to work closely across global teams and local teams. Strong and effective interpersonal and communication skills (including presentation skills) required. Easily demonstrates passion and enthusiasm to foster team environment.
- Well organized and detail oriented. Excellent work ethic and ability to multi-task.
- Good knowledge of the North American market and current luxury fashion trends
- Strong PC Skills: Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint, and Word. Prior experience with Microstrategy and CEGID is a plus.
- Strong sense of luxury & fashion.
- 30-40% travel domestic and international. Ability to travel adhoc at short notice internationally and domestically.
Additional information
ABOUT LOEWE:
Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE has been one of the world’s major luxury houses for 175 years. Since 2013, under LOEWE’s creative director, Jonathan Anderson, the brand has started a new chapter, presenting itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.
LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.
The compensation for this position ranges from $105,000- $120,000 annually . The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.
Employee benefits: At our Maison, we offer a generous benefits package including medical insurance, bonus structure, paid time off, holiday pay, 401k, automatic employee contribution, and more.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform key job functions.
LOEWE
MAISON
Craft at Loewe is unconditionally bound up with art, an endless source of inspiration: from the British Arts & Craft masters to the whimsical world of Studio Ghibli, art is at the heart of every collection – and the House is committed to supporting the artists and creators informing its work.
Today, Loewe’s master artisans combine their craft knowledge, accumulated over generations, with new technologies to produce iconic objects presenting both instant appeal and enduring style: true incarnations of Loewe’s ideals and vision.
Radical and ever-evolving: here’s to another 200 years of Loewe history
Since 2013, Jonathan Anderson, Loewe’s Creative Director, has been carrying this vision ever further. One of the leading designers of his generation, Anderson has spearheaded a major rejuvenation of the House.
Through a redesign of the brand identity, a modern articulation of its commitment to craft (with the launch of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, for instance), and a series of critically acclaimed and genre-defining Women’s and Men’s collections, Loewe has been further elevated as an influential and global cultural force.
At the intersection of fashion, craft and culture, Loewe’s ambition is to be radical and ever-evolving. Craft and luxury are inextricably linked, and at Loewe, the one makes the other feel more accessible and tangible. By showing how the collections are made and honouring the complex artisanal processes behind them, it becomes possible to see their value and their merit. And by adding a cultural dimension – involving fine arts, film, dance, etc. –, Loewe has become a vibrant force for creativity and innovation, ensuring the brand’s durability for another 200 years… and more.
Salary : $105,000 - $120,000
