Gucci Associate Merchandising Manager - Women's Ready-to-Wear and Silks
Join Gucci in New York as an Associate Merchandising Manager for Women's Ready-to-Wear and Silks. Drive business strategies and optimize assortments in a dynamic luxury fashion environment.
Overview
Gucci, a renowned name in the luxury fashion industry, is part of the Kering Group, a global leader in apparel and accessories. As an employer, Gucci is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and innovation, offering a dynamic and supportive environment for its employees to thrive and contribute to the brand's legacy of excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the Senior Merchandising Manager and Vice President to drive seasonal business strategies exceeding financial goals within Open to Buy (OTB) parameters.
- Ensure implementation of key messages and guidelines in the assortment during buying campaigns with guidance from Worldwide merchandising.
- Develop assortments aligned with brand growth strategies and financial plans.
- Analyze selling trends and manage reorders and consolidations to optimize sales and profitability.
- Partner with Inventory Planning for timely allocation of new products, prioritizing key locations and channels for an omnichannel approach.
- Work with Visual Merchandising to highlight high potential products and styles needing support.
- Conduct in-season analysis and propose strategies to optimize assortments by store and channel.
- Manage the merchandising process, providing product guidance and facilitating new orders in collaboration with Worldwide Merchandising and Supply Chain.
- Coordinate special projects across categories during buying campaigns.
- Deliver qualitative and quantitative feedback to Worldwide teams.
- Review competitor activity and monitor pricing to optimize product positioning.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
- Minimum of 3-4 years of relevant buying experience in fashion and/or luxury environment.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
Skills
Experience
A minimum of 3-4 years of relevant buying experience in the fashion and/or luxury industry is required.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York. Cerulean lists 492 open roles in New York, including 18 posted recently. The broader New York area accounts for 600 active listings on Cerulean, 20 of which are new. In USA as a whole, Cerulean currently features 2.232 open positions, with 74 posted this week.
Compensation
A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $85,000 to $90,000 USD.
Benefits
Gucci offers a comprehensive benefits package, fostering a culture of inclusivity and accessibility throughout the employee life cycle.
Culture
Gucci prides itself on being a community of passionate individuals united by a shared goal of breaking new ground in the fashion world. The company values innovation, inclusivity, and accessibility, creating an environment where creativity and collaboration thrive.
About Cerulean
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