Celine Merchandising Director — Europe & Middle East
- Location
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 26, 2026
About Celine
CELINE is a Paris-based French leather-goods and couture Maison known for its refined, understated elegance and uncompromising artisanal craftsmanship. Part of the LVMH group, the brand combines a strong creative vision with international retail operations and places emphasis on product integrity, quality and a cultivated brand image.
CELINE in Paris seeks a Merchandising Director (Europe & Middle East) to lead retail product strategy and category performance across EME markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and implement the long-term product and category strategy for Women’s and Men’s across Europe & Middle East retail.
- Own market business results: drive category sales, subcategory balance, inventory management and retail price positioning.
- Collaborate closely with Central Merchandising and Collection Merchandising to align assortment plans and collection launches with retail needs.
- Translate market intelligence and customer insights into actionable merchandising initiatives and three‑year line plans.
- Partner with Marketing, Clienteling and Visual Merchandising to design traffic- and conversion-driving retail programs.
- Monitor product KPIs, interpret quantitative and qualitative data, and rapidly adjust assortment and allocation decisions to market performance.
- Conduct competitive analysis and identify business opportunities (pop-ups, openings, special propositions).
- Lead, coach and evaluate the EME merchandising team; set priorities, roles and accountabilities and drive cross‑functional execution.
- Coordinate local Retail Directors and store teams to ensure strategic alignment and consistent brand presentation across markets.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising experience in a retail environment with regional (multi‑market) exposure.
- Proven experience in Ready‑to‑Wear (RTW) categories is essential.
- Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical capability with commercial judgement to trade fashion sensibility and profitability.
- Demonstrated leadership managing cross‑functional teams and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; decisive, organized and deadline-driven.
- Highly adaptable, proactive, and able to translate market needs into brand‑appropriate, financially viable product propositions.
Experience
At least 10+ years of relevant retail merchandising experience, including regional responsibility across multiple markets; demonstrated record of driving assortment strategy, inventory control and category P&L for RTW product lines.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Fashion Business, Business Administration or a related discipline; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent industry experience preferred.
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
CELINE cultivates a quietly rigorous creative culture where craftsmanship and aesthetic clarity are prized. The Maison operates in an international, highly collaborative environment with high standards for product excellence, discretion and professional development; it is part of the LVMH collective, which supports diverse career pathways across luxury maisons.
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