Fendi Retail Merchandiser - Women's Leather Goods & Accessories

Rome • Italy

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Fendi, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its commitment to luxury and innovation in the fashion and leather goods sector. As part of LVMH, Fendi benefits from the group's global reach and dedication to excellence, providing a dynamic and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual talent.

1. Define corporate strategy for Women's Small Leather Goods and Accessories, focusing on product lines and functionalities.
2. Establish sales forecasts by product lines to achieve business goals for the categories.
3. Develop a central buying vision, setting core assortment and strategic buying guidelines by store clusters.
4. Formulate and coordinate merchandising strategies during showroom periods across all regions, including order validation.
5. Support the implementation of merchandising strategies and drive launch plans, identifying growth opportunities and developing quantitative business plans.
6. Conduct regular sales analysis by product category and region, driving actions and defining category vision for budget and strategic plan revisions.
7. Collaborate with Supply Chain to manage stock and develop a vision for permanent sales globally.
8. Work closely with the Collection Merchandising team to align collections with strategic vision and sales goals.
9. Perform market analysis to identify trends and requirements, communicating structured feedback to Product Managers.
10. Enhance skills in the Women's Leather Goods category within buying and retail teams.

1. University degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or related fields.
2. At least 8 years of experience as a Retail Merchandiser or Buyer for the Leather Goods category.

1. Excellent merchandising and analytical skills with attention to detail.
2. Proven analytical skills through past experiences.
3. Effective communication and negotiation abilities with diverse contacts.
4. Understanding of current market trends and consumer buying psychology.
5. Knowledge of the main players in the Leather Goods business with a strong luxury product sense.
6. Fluency in English; additional languages are advantageous.

Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, with prior experience in the European market and knowledge of Asian and Japanese clientele considered a plus.

University degree in Economics, Engineering, Business, or related fields.

Fendi offers a hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance and flexibility.

Fendi, as part of the LVMH group, fosters a culture of inclusivity and respect, valuing each individual's unique contributions. The company is dedicated to nurturing talent and providing opportunities for growth within the luxury fashion industry.