- Location
- Seoul Seoul South Korea
- Employment
- Temporary
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
About Hermès
This prestigious fashion house, renowned for its timeless elegance and innovative designs, is a part of a leading global luxury conglomerate. The brand is committed to excellence and offers a dynamic environment where creativity and business acumen are equally valued.
The Merchandiser manages product lifecycles across several categories, overseeing buying, sales analysis, inventory, store merchandising, product launches, reporting, training and commercial events. This is a temporary, 12-month contract; its duration may vary depending on the start date.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage the product life cycle across several categories, including reviewing orders, following delivery, forecasting and analysing sales, animating sales, and managing stock.
- Support stores in accordance with company principles and guidelines.
- Coordinate sales activities to ensure profitable, efficient operations and compliance with corporate sales policies and objectives.
- Provide seasonal open-to-buy plans.
- Prepare a strategic, detailed buying plan and guidelines for all store managers.
- Manage buying in line with strategy and forecasts.
- Monitor sales and sell-through progress, and propose strategies and tactics to drive sales.
- Manage stock transfers.
- Animate sales activities to maintain a healthy inventory balance.
- Collect customer feedback from stores, communicate key findings, and apply insights to daily activities, end-of-season analysis, and buying recommendations.
- Participate in company operational events.
- Ensure merchandise is displayed and stocked appropriately in stores, reflecting the global strategy and customer needs.
- Manage new product launches and communicate feedback and related issues to headquarters.
- Work closely with Retail, E-commerce, and Communication teams on window displays and commercial activities that support the business.
- Prioritize product-training content, support the training department, and organize meetings with product ambassadors to understand commercial needs.
- Monitor market price positioning.
- Produce monthly sales reports, market and trend reports based on market research, and monthly performance reports.
- Assist with special events, including trunk shows, VIP presentations, and commercial events.
- Visit stores and train sales teams to strengthen product knowledge and support sales.
- Represent market needs to the Paris or regional team for product development.
Qualifications
- Ideally 3–8 years of merchandising experience; luxury-industry experience is preferred. Retail or sales experience is an advantage.
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Strong analytical skills and mastery of Excel and PowerPoint.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Fluent English is required; ability to understand French is an advantage.
Skills
Experience
Ideally 3–8 years in merchandising; minimum 3 years of experience listed. Luxury-industry experience is preferred, and retail or sales experience is an advantage.
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
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Culture
The company fosters a collaborative and innovative culture, encouraging employees to push the boundaries of creativity while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and ethical practices.
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