Gucci Retail Merchandiser
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 27, 2026
About Gucci
Gucci, one of the world’s most influential luxury houses, offers employees the opportunity to contribute to a Florentine legacy defined by creativity, craftsmanship and cultural daring. As part of Kering, the Maison combines Italian heritage with a progressive global outlook, fostering careers across design, retail, clienteling, merchandising, digital, operations and corporate functions. Gucci seeks individuals who bring curiosity, excellence and an entrepreneurial spirit, supporting them through inclusive leadership, learning opportunities and international mobility. Its workplace celebrates self-expression, collaboration and innovation, while upholding exacting standards of quality, sustainability and client experience.
Gucci Retail Merchandiser in London: Drive merchandising strategy and category performance across Northern and Central Europe in this luxury retail role.
Role & Responsibilities
- Own merchandising strategy and execution for assigned product category across Northern and Central Europe region
- Lead buying activities and assortment planning, ensuring alignment between global, EMEAI, and local market strategies
- Monitor category performance metrics, identify opportunities and risks, and implement actions to optimize sales, productivity, stock efficiency, and sell-through
- Drive stock optimization and rebalancing initiatives to enhance inventory productivity
- Serve as primary merchandising contact for assigned category between retail locations and EMEAI merchandising organization
- Maintain comprehensive understanding of business trends, client behavior, competitive positioning, and market dynamics impacting category performance
- Provide strategic category insights and recommendations to Head of Retail Merchandising and relevant stakeholders
- Partner with Store Managers and retail leadership to maximize category performance and identify commercial opportunities
- Collaborate with clienteling teams to translate customer insights into merchandising actions and assortment recommendations
- Work with marketing and communications teams to support category priorities and key product launches across customer touchpoints
- Coordinate with visual merchandising teams to ensure product presentation aligns with brand and commercial objectives
- Conduct regular store visits and provide comprehensive business performance assessments across all product categories
- Contribute observations, recommendations, and action plans to fellow retail merchandisers during store visits and business initiatives
- Foster collaboration across regional functions to ensure consistency and operational excellence
Qualifications
- Solid experience in merchandising, buying, or retail management within luxury or premium retail environment
- Strong commercial and analytical capabilities
- Solid understanding of buying processes, assortment management, and inventory optimization
- Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate effectively across multiple functions and management levels
- Strong knowledge of luxury retail dynamics, client behavior, and market trends
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance detailed category ownership with broader business and store perspective
- Availability to travel frequently across assigned markets and to headquarters for buying activities
Skills
Experience
Solid experience in merchandising, buying, or retail management within a luxury or premium retail environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
Culture
Gucci fosters a creative, inclusive workplace where individuality, craftsmanship, and cultural curiosity are central to how teams collaborate. As an employer, the Maison encourages bold ideas and personal expression while maintaining a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and responsible luxury.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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