Gucci Merchandising Manager - Men's Leathergoods

New York • USA

Thursday, February 26, 2026

Gucci, a prestigious brand under the Kering Group, is renowned for its innovative and luxurious fashion offerings. As part of Kering, Gucci benefits from a rich heritage of craftsmanship and a commitment to sustainability and creativity. The brand is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment, encouraging employees to push boundaries and redefine the fashion landscape.

1. Adapt and implement the worldwide buying strategy at the regional level, considering market specificities and priorities.
2. Collaborate on special projects during buying campaigns, including capsules, holidays, and other initiatives.
3. Perform in-season analysis to optimize assortments by store.
4. Monitor and revise carryover product assortments to maximize potential by store.
5. Coordinate with regional functions on launches, store openings, renovations, and events.
6. Define stock distribution rules for new and carryover styles with Inventory Planning.
7. Monitor in-season cancellations and collaborate with Inventory Planning and Supply Chain.
8. Partner with merchandising team members to develop cohesive merchandise assortments and buying plans.
9. Monitor category business to identify and maximize business opportunities.
10. Initiate strategies to optimize stock and boost sales based on sales and sell-through analysis.
11. Review competitor activity and pricing to optimize product positioning.
12. Collect and share qualitative business insights with corporate merchandising counterparts.
13. Analyze stock levels and delivery status to identify growth opportunities in collaboration with Inventory Planning.
14. Conduct regular store visits to highlight product information and buying strategies to store teams.
15. Participate in product knowledge training with store teams.
16. Collaborate with visual merchandising and retail to optimize space allocation and product presentation.
17. Evaluate sales potential by event and store to inform open-to-buy opportunities.
18. Provide strategic input for visual merchandising to impact business positively.
19. Collaborate on cross-category projects to ensure effective product presentation strategies.
20. Share performance feedback and visual product priorities with visual merchandising.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
2. Minimum of 4-5 years of relevant buying experience in a fashion or luxury environment.
3. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
4. Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
6. Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally, approximately 30% to 40% of the year.
7. Ability to work a demanding schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
8. Proper work authorization to work in the United States.

1. Client-centric buying focus
2. Market-specific assortment tailoring
3. Cross-functional collaboration
4. In-season analysis and strategy development
5. Stock distribution management
6. Competitor and pricing analysis
7. Product knowledge training
8. Visual merchandising strategy

A minimum of 4-5 years of relevant buying experience in a fashion or luxury environment is required.

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $110,000 to $120,000.

Gucci offers a culture of inclusivity and accessibility, providing reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees as needed.

Gucci fosters a community of passionate individuals dedicated to innovation and excellence in the fashion industry. The brand values inclusivity, creativity, and sustainability, creating an environment where employees can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking fashion initiatives.