Richemont Senior Collection Merchandiser — Ready-to-Wear
Dunhill in London seeks a Senior Collection Merchandiser — Ready-to-Wear to lead global RTW assortment, commercial strategy and cross‑channel performance.
Overview
Dunhill is a British luxury menswear house renowned for its tailoring, leather goods and refined approach to contemporary menswear. As part of the Richemont group, the brand combines artisanal craft and heritage with an international retail and wholesale footprint, offering a structured, design-led environment and exposure to global markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and drive the global commercial strategy for Ready-to-Wear collections, ensuring alignment between design intent and retail/wholesale objectives.
- Own assortment architecture and range planning across seasons, balancing creativity, commercial potential and margin targets.
- Prepare sell-in packages, pricing proposals and seasonal line plans for Wholesale, Retail and E‑commerce channels.
- Monitor sell-through and inventory performance; implement SKU-level actions, allocation and replenishment strategies to optimise stock and margin.
- Lead cross-functional planning with Design, Production, Buying, Planning, Marketing and Retail Operations to deliver cohesive collections on calendar and to budget.
- Provide regular reporting and KPI analysis (sell-in, sell-through, margin, stock turn) and translate data into actionable commercial recommendations.
- Manage seasonal calendars, collection reviews and trade presentations; represent merchandising in range sign-off and product development meetings.
- Collaborate with regional teams to adapt global ranges to local market needs and channel dynamics.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to translate design-led product into commercial ranges that meet margin and sell‑through targets.
- Strong numerical and analytical capability with experience using data to inform assortment and pricing decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and presentation skills; experience driving decisions across cross-functional and multi-geography teams.
- Proven track record in SKU and inventory optimisation, allocation and replenishment strategies.
- Capacity to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced seasonal environment and to meet critical product calendars.
Skills
Experience
Significant merchandising experience in luxury ready-to-wear, typically 6–10 years, with proven responsibility for collection-level commercial performance and international/omnichannel exposure.
Education
Bachelor's degree in fashion, merchandising, business or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience; postgraduate study or specialised merchandising training is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in London, England, UK.
Culture
Dunhill blends British tailoring heritage with contemporary creative direction, fostering a collaborative environment where product craft and commercial rigour coexist. As part of the Richemont group, teams operate with professional structure and access to international markets, valuing discretion, attention to detail and a respect for artisanal quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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