Merchandise Manager Position Available In New York, New York

Job Description:

Adecco Creative & Marketing is assisting a major luxury fashionclient in their search for a Merchandising Manager! The MerchandiseManager job is based in NYC and needed on a full-time permanentbasis.

Category:

Handbags and Small Leather Goods SUMMARY:

• Build effective partnerships with design, production, materialsand product development to insure the right assortment is developedwhile achieving margin targets.
• Develop seasonal merchandise assortment plans to insuredevelopment is focused and poised to drive volume.
• Support design vision while insuring line is a well balanced mixof commercial and fashion product that addressesopening/core/elevated pricing
• Partner with sales team to anticipate product needs and insurenew styles or groups are developed where appropriate
• Set Retail pricing and insure we properly positioned in themarket, while delivering the best price/value to the consumer
• Keep abreast of competitive environment/trends at all pricepoints in respective categories and all relative categories. Createrecaps and disseminate as needed.
• Manage projecting and buying
• Analyze selling reports and provide recaps to cross functionalteam members
• Develop and refine processes for the betterment of themerchandising team and accessories division as a whole
• Lead seasonal ownership meeting with international sales teams toelicit product feedback and insure projections/buys meet demand
• Manage global inventory of perm styles to support replenishmentprograms

QUALIFICATIONS

Seasoned Merchandiser with 4-5 years of experience in luxury retailfashion brands Ability to work with a high level of autonomy Comfortable with ambiguity and is able to successfully navigate insuch an environment Proven track record of building successful relationships at alllevels of an organization Manage direct and indirect reports to achieve their potentialthrough effective mentoring/coaching Strong analytical and problem solving skills and comprehensiveunderstanding of retail math Excellent product sensibility Team oriented with ability to multi-task. Ability to take initiative, ownership, and accountability forbusiness Ability to react quickly with a strong sense of urgency Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience leading a successful cross-functional team Management and team building experience Knowledge of the development and production process Strong presentation skills If this sounds like you, please Apply Now! Equal Opportunity EmployerMinorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled