- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 2, 2026
About Chloé
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, Chloé is a pioneering luxury maison renowned for its free-spirited femininity, effortless elegance and modern vision of ready-to-wear. As an employer, Chloé offers a creative, international environment where craftsmanship, innovation and responsible luxury converge. The maison encourages individuality, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking, inviting talent to contribute to a distinctive heritage while shaping the future of fashion with purpose. From design and retail to digital, operations and sustainability, Chloé provides opportunities for people who value authenticity, excellence and meaningful impact within a culture defined by openness, refinement and progressive spirit.
The Ready-to-Wear Sales Merchandising Manager supports Chloé’s strategic plan and commercial objectives, driving global sales and margin performance through assortment, pricing, product lifecycle and market coordination. The role reports to the Chief RTW Officer and is a fixed-term contract (CDD).
Role & Responsibilities
- Support implementation of the Ready-to-Wear strategic plan and achievement of its commercial objectives.
- Drive worldwide sales and margin performance, ensuring the Ready-to-Wear offer is relevant, commercially successful and consistently executed across markets.
- Analyze product performance and develop reporting and action plans with Regional Merchandising and Sales teams to improve performance and optimize sell-through.
- Manage the product lifecycle with Central Merchandising, including markdowns and outlet strategies.
- Gather regional specificities, market needs and trends to inform Collection Merchandising and develop business-driven collections.
- Monitor budgets and sales plans, including seasonal pre-buys and carry-over forecasts, in close collaboration with Supply Chain.
- Build and maintain a consistent, efficient worldwide product assortment, including defining the core offer and store clustering.
- Coordinate and animate the showroom with Regional Merchandising and Sales teams.
- Roll out the pricing strategy across local currencies while securing key price points in euros.
- Work with Operations to meet time-to-market objectives and ensure smooth product launches.
- Contribute to 360° and Marketing initiatives, including Clienteling and Visual Merchandising actions.
- Manage Made-to-Order (MTO) activities and contribute to projects related to the Ready-to-Wear category.
Qualifications
- At least 5 years of experience in Sales Merchandising, Merchandising, Buying or a similar commercial function, ideally in luxury fashion.
- Strong understanding of Ready-to-Wear products, fashion cycles and luxury retail environments.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to translate business and product data into clear recommendations and actionable plans.
- Excellent understanding of commercial performance indicators, including sales, sell-through, stock, margin and forecasts.
- Strong business acumen and ability to balance brand, product and commercial objectives.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across functions and markets.
- Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, hands-on and solution-oriented approach, with a strong sense of ownership and attention to detail.
- Comfort working in an international environment and collaborating with teams across markets and cultures.
Skills
Experience
At least 5 years in Sales Merchandising, Merchandising, Buying or a similar commercial function, ideally in luxury fashion.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
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Culture
Chloé fosters a workplace culture rooted in feminine creativity, purpose-driven luxury, and an enduring spirit of freedom. As an employer, the maison encourages collaboration, craftsmanship, and responsible innovation, offering teams an environment where authenticity, inclusivity, and contemporary elegance shape the way people work.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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