Givenchy Senior Retail Merchandiser
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 8, 2026
About Givenchy
Founded in Paris in 1952 by Hubert de Givenchy, Givenchy stands as a house of aristocratic elegance, audacious modernity, and exceptional savoir-faire within the LVMH family. As an employer, the Maison offers a dynamic environment where couture heritage meets contemporary creativity across fashion, accessories, and beauty. Its teams are invited to contribute to a culture shaped by craftsmanship, precision, collaboration, and a refined sense of client experience. Givenchy seeks individuals who combine artistic sensitivity with commercial intelligence, entrepreneurial spirit, and respect for tradition, empowering them to help advance a bold vision of luxury for a new generation.
Senior Retail Merchandiser at Givenchy, Paris. Lead leather goods category strategy and merchandising across luxury retail network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive daily business performance by analyzing sales, sell-through rates, and stock levels across zones and stores; develop action plans with regional teams to maximize sell-through
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Supply Chain, Collection Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce, and 360° teams to optimize product launches
- Define category budgets in partnership with Supply Chain teams and provide strategic recommendations on reorders, phasing strategies, and clearance planning
- Estimate seasonal and line-specific purchase requirements; develop and present buying and launch strategies to senior management prior to and following showroom events
- Lead showroom coordination and buyer animation with regional purchasing teams, including assortment reviews, quantity validation, and post-event debriefs
- Build assortment strategies by cluster and zone for each collection; monitor product performance and cluster/store depth; define permanent product offering
Qualifications
- Master's degree or equivalent higher education qualification in commerce or related discipline
- Minimum 4–5 years of proven experience in Retail Merchandising or central buying roles within fashion
- Advanced analytical and synthesis skills with exceptional attention to detail and rigor
- Strong command of professionalism, organizational capability, and proactive initiative
- Excellent collaborative skills, autonomy, and dynamic approach to cross-functional teamwork
- Demonstrated excellence in written and oral communication and presentation capability
Skills
Experience
Minimum 4–5 years of experience in central retail merchandising or buying roles within the fashion industry, with direct exposure to fashion and luxury sectors.
Education
Master's degree (Master 2), university diploma, business school degree, or equivalent qualification.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
Givenchy fosters a refined and creative workplace shaped by its couture heritage, where elegance, innovation, and exceptional craftsmanship guide daily collaboration. As an employer, the Maison values precision, individuality, and a forward-looking spirit, offering teams an environment where luxury expertise and bold artistic expression can thrive.
About Cerulean
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