Alfred Dunhill Senior Collection Merchandising Manager

About Alfred Dunhill

Alfred Dunhill, the British house founded in 1893, is synonymous with refined masculinity, craftsmanship, and a spirit of purposeful innovation. As an employer, the brand offers a distinctive environment where heritage leatherwork, tailoring, accessories, and contemporary retail excellence meet a global luxury clientele. Colleagues are invited to uphold exacting standards of service and product knowledge while contributing to a culture that values discretion, curiosity, and disciplined creativity. With roots in London and a presence across key international markets, Alfred Dunhill appeals to professionals who appreciate timeless design, meticulous detail, and the opportunity to shape the future of an enduring gentleman’s luxury maison.

Role & Responsibilities

• Define and execute the global line plan and range architecture for Leather Goods, Accessories, and Hard Products across Mainline, Pre-Collections, and Carryover/Core lines.
• Analyse global sales performance, sell-through rates, and market trends to identify growth opportunities, close range gaps, and determine strategic product positioning.
• Establish target price architecture, margin guidelines, and SKU count targets for each category in alignment with financial targets.
• Partner with Design and Product Development from the initial brief through prototype review, ensuring alignment on aesthetic vision, target cost prices, and commercial viability.
• Work with Supply Chain and Production teams to monitor development calendars, sample delivery timelines, and target margins.
• Brief regional merchandising teams across EMEA, the Americas, and APAC on collection direction, key stories, and buying guidelines.
• Conduct seasonal worldwide pricing analyses to maintain brand positioning across regions while navigating currency fluctuations and margin goals.
• Monitor competitors, price points, and emerging trends in the men's luxury lifestyle segment.
• Lead global showroom preparation and setup for market weeks.
• Present products and brief internal retail buyers, wholesale partners, and regional key stakeholders on collections.
• Develop detailed product training materials and merchandising guides to support global retail launches.

Qualifications

• Proven collection merchandising or product merchandising experience in the luxury or premium fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in Leather Goods, Accessories, or Hard Products; experience in men's luxury is highly desirable.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field.
• Strong financial literacy and analytical capabilities, with a deep understanding of margin structures, retail metrics, and luxury pricing dynamics.
• Detailed understanding of luxury materials, leather craft, hardware construction, and product manufacturing processes.

Skills

Experience

Proven collection merchandising or product merchandising experience within the luxury or premium fashion industry, with expertise in Leather Goods, Accessories, or Hard Products; men's luxury experience is highly desirable.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field.

Culture

Alfred Dunhill fosters a refined, heritage-led workplace where craftsmanship, British elegance, and contemporary luxury shape the everyday environment. As an employer, the brand values discretion, expertise, and collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to contribute to a distinctive maison with a strong legacy in men’s style and design.

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