Gucci Womenswear Collection Merchandising Manager
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- €55,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jul 22, 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 seeks an experienced Womenswear Collection Merchandising Manager in Milan to oversee ready-to-wear assortment planning and strategy.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define collection structure and analyze selling trends in coordination with the Merchandising Director and Design team
- Monitor competitive landscape and consolidate regional business trend inputs to identify new category opportunities
- Contribute to master order activities and assortment planning for Retail and Wholesale to ensure balanced global product mix aligned with market needs
- Coordinate collection advancements with the product development office on an ongoing basis
- Organize sales campaigns and produce supporting materials and buying tools
- Develop coherent pricing and margin strategy for each collection whilst establishing target cost prices and grid frameworks
- Manage operational activities including code creation, product photography coordination, special order follow-up, and collection lifecycle management
- Create and continuously update reliable sales analyses of product information for key stakeholders, encompassing both sell-in and sell-out data
- Collaborate with internal departments on collection presentation to customers, providing strategic insights on product marketability and category positioning
- Support the Training department in developing product training manuals and presentations with detailed collection information for regional buyers
- Define markdown lists and manage product lifecycle strategy
Qualifications
- Minimum 6–8 years of relevant experience as a senior merchandiser in fashion or luxury goods
- Educational background in business management or equivalent discipline
- Fluency in English
- Strong product sensitivity and demonstrated passion for womenswear ready-to-wear category
- Excellent communicative skills to liaise effectively with departments with diverse communication needs
- Flexible mindset and adaptive personality
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and communication capabilities
- Ambition to exceed corporate goals and consistently demonstrate commitment to excellence
- Proficiency in managing multiple concurrent tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint competency
Skills
Experience
Minimum 6–8 years of professional experience in merchandising roles within the fashion or luxury goods industry, with demonstrated expertise in collection development, assortment planning, and market analysis. Prior experience managing womenswear or ready-to-wear categories is essential.
Education
Educational qualification in business management, fashion merchandising, supply chain management, or a related discipline is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position is EUR 55,000 per annum.
Benefits
Annual target bonus up to 15% of gross annual salary, company canteen access, 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.
About Cerulean
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