Gucci Retail Merchandising Manager

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.

Role & Responsibilities

• Consolidate market intelligence from regions and channels on business trends, competitor offerings and product needs, including through regular market visits to stay current on trends and opportunities.
• Conduct quantitative buying analyses and define Master Orders to ensure a balanced global product mix, aligning seasonal messages and core product selection with Collection Merchandising.
• Collaborate with the planning team to define open-to-buy and allocate it by region.
• Optimize stock levels across regions and channels to maximize sales; analyze selling trends and identify reorder or cancellation actions; and monitor monthly supply and slow movers.
• Work closely with regional buyers to gather product feedback and market needs, understand each market and identify business opportunities.
• Conduct daily qualitative analyses and share input on Visual Merchandising and merchandise relocation with Collection Merchandising and the Merchandising Manager.
• Support the demand planning team in managing orders for continuous items.
• Serve as the reference point for regional merchandising teams in the assigned category or market, ensuring HQ key messages are translated effectively into regional structures.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in a similar role in the luxury or fashion industry.
• Strong product sensitivity and passion for MRTW categories.
• Experience in large-volume distribution.
• Fluency in Italian and English.
• Strong analytical and numerical capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and strong business acumen.
• Educational background preferably in business management or a similar field.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passion for exceeding corporate goals, driving business results and going the extra mile in daily work.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound knowledge of current market and consumer trends.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills.

Skills

Experience

At least 7 years in a similar role in the luxury or fashion industry; experience in large-volume distribution.

Education

Educational background preferably in business management or a similar field.

Compensation

The base compensation for this position is EUR 55,000 per annum.

Benefits

Annual target bonus of up to 15% of gross annual salary, subject to company policies and regulations; company canteen; supplementary health insurance; company welfare program.

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.

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