- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €55,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 17, 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.
Reporting to the Shoes Merchandising Director, the Retail Merchandising Manager drives business performance across the Women's Shoes category by consolidating market intelligence from regions and channels, conducting quantitative analysis for Master Orders, and optimizing inventory levels across global distribution. This role partners with planning, buying, and regional teams to ensure product assortment aligns with seasonal merchandising strategies and translates headquarters key messages into regional execution.
Role & Responsibilities
- Consolidate market intelligence from regions and channels, analyzing business trends, competitor offerings, and product needs to inform strategic decision-making
- Conduct quantitative analysis to define Master Orders, ensuring a balanced global product mix aligned with Collection Merchandising seasonal messages and core product selection
- Collaborate with the planning team to define open-to-buy parameters and manage regional splits
- Monitor and optimize stock levels across regions and channels to maximize sales performance; analyze selling trends and recommend actions on reorders, cancellations, and slow-moving inventory
- Partner with regional buyers to gather product feedback and market insights; conduct qualitative daily analysis and provide visual merchandising and merchandise relocation recommendations to Collection Merchandising and Merchandising Management
- Support the demand planning team in managing continuous item orders
- Act as a reference point for the assigned category and market, ensuring proper translation of headquarters directives into regional merchandising team execution
Qualifications
- Minimum 7 years of experience in a similar merchandising or buying role within the luxury or fashion industry
- Deep product knowledge and passion for the Women's Shoes category
- Proven experience managing inventory in large-volume distribution environments
- Proficiency in English
- Advanced analytical and numerical capabilities
- Sound business acumen and commercial awareness
- Educational background in business management or equivalent
- Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
- Mastery of Excel and PowerPoint applications
Skills
Experience
Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in merchandising, buying, or category management roles within the luxury or fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in large-volume distribution and Women's Shoes categories. Candidates should demonstrate a track record of driving business results through data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Education
Educational background preferably in business management, economics, or related discipline. Equivalent professional experience in luxury fashion merchandising may be considered.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 55,000 per annum.
Benefits
Company canteen, supplementary health insurance, company welfare program, annual target bonus up to 15% of gross annual salary
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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