Celine Merchandising Director, Europe & Middle East
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 24, 2026
About Celine
CELINE is a French leather-goods and couture maison renowned for refined craftsmanship, a pared-back aesthetic and a discreet luxury positioning. Part of the LVMH group, the house blends artisanal savoir‑faire with global retail and wholesale operations, offering a creative, high-performance environment for senior retail and product professionals.
CELINE in Paris seeks a Merchandising Director, Europe & Middle East to lead product strategy and retail category performance across EME.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and drive long‑term product and category strategy across all Women’s and Men’s categories for Europe & Middle East retail, ensuring alignment with the Maison’s brand essence.
- Own market process and business results for EME retail: category sales, subcategory mix, inventory management and retail price positioning.
- Partner closely with Central Merchandising and Collection Merchandising to coordinate line plans, collection launches and a three‑year merchandising roadmap.
- Translate market needs into brand‑appropriate, commercially viable product initiatives and localised assortments.
- Monitor product performance and KPIs, adjust range and inventory decisions responsively, and communicate results across the organisation.
- Collaborate with Marketing/Clienteling and Visual Merchandising to develop programmes that drive traffic, conversion and loyalty.
- Benchmark competitors and identify business opportunities (pop‑ups, new openings, assortment gaps).
- Set strategic priorities, assign roles and coordinate cross‑functional teams (Retail Directors, stores and central functions) to ensure executional alignment.
- Lead, coach and evaluate the EME merchandising team, championing accountability, urgency and professional development.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in retail merchandising with regional exposure across multiple markets.
- Proven expertise in Ready‑to‑Wear (RTW) product categories and assortment strategy.
- Strong analytical capability — both quantitative and qualitative — with experience in retail KPIs, sell‑through and inventory metrics.
- Demonstrated leadership experience managing and developing cross‑functional teams.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to influence stakeholders at regional and central levels.
- Highly organized, adaptable and deadline‑driven with a proactive, team‑oriented attitude.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10+ years in retail merchandising with regional responsibility; proven track record in Ready‑to‑Wear, assortment planning, inventory control and driving category P&L across multiple markets in Europe and the Middle East.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or Master) preferred but not mandatory.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
CELINE champions a creative, high‑standards workplace rooted in craftsmanship and minimalism. The Maison emphasises inclusion and diversity through concrete policies and personalised support, fostering professional development and a respectful environment for all employees.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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