Givenchy Retail Merchandiser - Women's Ready-to-Wear and Soft Textiles

Givenchy, a prestigious brand under the LVMH conglomerate, is renowned for its innovative and luxurious fashion offerings. As an employer, Givenchy fosters a dynamic and inclusive work environment, encouraging creativity and excellence in the luxury fashion industry.

1. Develop and implement product assortment strategies for 4 to 6 showrooms annually, ensuring alignment with business objectives such as growth, average price evolution, and SKU optimization.
2. Oversee pre-purchase and carry-over processes in close collaboration with the supply chain.
3. Define the structure, size, and range of core collections tailored to different market clusters.
4. Monitor and execute in-store assortment and product strategy across permanent and seasonal categories.
5. Manage showroom orders from a qualitative and quantitative perspective, ensuring alignment with core offerings.
6. Participate in Open-To-Buy (OTB) processes, providing recommendations in collaboration with the supply chain.
7. Drive business by identifying market needs and opportunities, proposing action plans to optimize sell-through and maintain comprehensive market knowledge.
8. Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of consolidated retail sales globally, producing appropriate reports and KPIs.
9. Communicate insights to Collection Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Training, and CRM teams.
10. Optimize sales through recommendations such as sales tests, delivery priorities, and inter-market rebalancing.
11. Centralize market feedback to inform product briefs.
12. Advise Collection Merchandising on offer structure and implementation timelines.
13. Ensure merchandising recommendations are applied in collaboration with Visual Merchandising, adapting to store realities.
14. Coordinate with Visual Merchandisers on specific needs during key commercial periods.
15. Produce sales performance reports by region/store, implementing necessary action plans.
16. Collaborate closely with CRM on ad hoc studies.
17. Redefine collection planning and delivery schedules post-purchase sessions with production and supply chain teams.

1. Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role

1. Strong analytical skills with proficiency in numerical data
2. Retail-oriented mindset with excellent teamwork capabilities
3. Exceptional interpersonal and soft skills
4. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
5. Strong fashion/product sensitivity for Ready-to-Wear
6. Excellent organizational and project management skills
7. Ability to work independently, manage stress, and make decisions
8. Bilingual in English

A minimum of 3 years in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry is required.

Givenchy offers a hybrid working model, fostering a balance between professional and personal life, and provides opportunities for career development within the LVMH group.

Givenchy prides itself on a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and excellence. The brand values diverse talents and encourages a collaborative environment where creativity thrives.