- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Oct 15, 2026
About Delvaux
Founded in Brussels in 1829, Delvaux is widely regarded as the world’s oldest luxury leather goods house and a distinguished ambassador of Belgian craftsmanship. As an employer, the Maison offers a refined, international environment where heritage, creativity, and precision meet contemporary client experience. Its teams contribute to exceptional handbags and accessories shaped by artisanal savoir-faire, architectural elegance, and a culture of quiet excellence. Delvaux seeks individuals who value discretion, meticulous execution, and meaningful service, providing opportunities across craftsmanship, retail, design, operations, and corporate functions within a House that continues to evolve while honoring nearly two centuries of innovation and tradition.
The Retail Merchandiser reports to the Head of Global Merchandising and optimizes boutique commercial performance through sales, stock, and customer analysis, regional management, and cross-functional projects. The role covers merchandising strategy and planning, in-season execution, forecasting, and retail network development.
Role & Responsibilities
- Develop and implement merchandising plans for collections and product families, including Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and the definition of merchandising objectives.
- Contribute to global merchandising planning and participate in monthly Merchandise Financial Plan (MFP) reviews.
- Plan and manage seasonal boutique-level investments in line with commercial strategies and performance targets.
- Build and maintain Excel-based analytical tools, dashboards, and reports to monitor sales, stock, sell-through, product performance, and merchandising KPIs.
- Translate complex data into business insights and recommendations for assortment, investment, allocation, and commercial decisions.
- Incorporate market insights, trend analyses, and customer needs into merchandising strategies.
- Oversee seasonal implementation of merchandising strategies in line with global directives and 360° activation plans.
- Review seasonal sell-in and permanent product coverage weekly, identifying and implementing trading actions and visual merchandising stock-push initiatives.
- Collaborate with the collection merchandising team to plan and execute events and product launches.
- Lead ongoing forecasting projects covering minimum stock levels, allocations, catalogs, and weekly sell-in.
- Develop the merchandising community and responsible retail network, encouraging best-practice sharing and achievement of objectives.
- Support and guide regional representatives in implementing merchandising strategies and resolving local issues.
- Manage assigned regions as a key contact and lead cross-functional projects to improve merchandising processes and overall performance.
Qualifications
- Excellent English and French skills for global communication and strategy implementation.
- Passion for fashion and trends, with the ability to anticipate market shifts and develop merchandising plans.
- A strong Business Analyst mindset and advanced Excel skills, including complex data analysis, pivot tables, advanced formulas, dashboards, and reporting.
- Retail sensibility and 5 years of industry experience.
- Ability to travel.
- Proactive leadership and an open mind, with the ability to contribute to regional initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Business education, such as business school or commercial engineering.
Skills
Experience
5 years of industry experience
Education
Business education, such as business school or commercial engineering.
Workplace
The role is situated in Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, Belgium.
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Culture
Delvaux fosters a refined, craftsmanship-driven workplace rooted in Belgian heritage and a deep respect for artisanal excellence. As an employer, the Maison values precision, creativity, and long-term expertise, offering an environment where teams contribute to the evolution of an iconic luxury leather goods house.
About Cerulean
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