Loewe Vice President, Merchandising — Americas
LOEWE seeks a Vice President, Merchandising — Americas in New York to lead regional product strategy and drive retail performance.
Overview
LOEWE is a Spanish luxury house renowned for its mastery of leather goods and its integration of craft and contemporary culture. Part of the LVMH group, the Maison blends artisanal savoir-faire with a modern, intellectually driven creative direction and maintains a global retail footprint and collaborative international organization.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and lead the regional merchandising strategy across all product categories, aligning the global collection vision with commercial opportunities in the Americas.
- Develop and manage multi-year line planning, regional pricing architecture and assortment frameworks to strengthen brand desirability and commercial performance.
- Own category P&L drivers for Retail in the United States and Canada, including sales, margin, inventory productivity and lifecycle management.
- Monitor sales and inventory performance to optimize allocation, assortment and replenishment in partnership with Planning and Supply Chain.
- Serve as the regional voice of the client by capturing market insights, emerging trends and competitive dynamics to inform global product evolution.
- Collaborate with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, CRM and Retail leadership to ensure cohesive product storytelling and elevated client experiences across touchpoints.
- Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing merchandising organization; set priorities, foster accountability and build bench strength.
- Establish clear feedback loops between Americas and central teams (Paris, Madrid) to ensure alignment and timely market input.
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising leadership within fashion, accessories, footwear or luxury retail.
- Proven track record managing multi-category product strategies within a direct retail business model.
- Experience partnering with global design and merchandising teams in an international organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to translate client and market insights into actionable merchandising strategies that drive sales and margin.
- Proven leadership capability with experience building and developing cross-functional, high-performing teams.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of senior merchandising experience in luxury fashion or accessories, with documented success leading multi-category strategies and partnering with global teams to drive regional retail performance.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in fashion, business, merchandising, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 250,000 to USD 275,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; bonus structure; paid time off and holiday pay; 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and automatic employee contributions; employee discount/perks.
Culture
LOEWE cultivates a culture anchored in craft, creativity and cultural engagement, valuing artisanal excellence alongside contemporary design thinking. The Maison emphasises cross-disciplinary collaboration, inclusive teams and immersion in client-facing retail environments to translate creative vision into exceptional experiences.
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