Louis Vuitton Manager – Men's Ready-to-Wear Merchandising

About Louis Vuitton

Founded in Paris in 1854, Louis Vuitton stands among the world’s most emblematic luxury maisons, renowned for exceptional craftsmanship, innovation, and the art of travel. As an employer, the Maison offers a distinctive environment where heritage and modernity meet, inviting talents to contribute to a global culture of excellence across retail, design, craftsmanship, client experience, operations, and corporate functions. Louis Vuitton values curiosity, precision, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit, supporting employees through international opportunities, learning pathways, and a strong commitment to savoir-faire. Its teams are united by a shared ambition to craft enduring desirability and deliver exceptional experiences worldwide.

Role & Responsibilities

• Deliver the business plan across Men's Ready-to-Wear and Men's Shoes product ranges in alignment with company strategy and KPIs
• Lead and execute seasonal buying strategies, including Paris showroom buying sessions, and manage Open-to-Buy (OTB) parameters tailored to local market needs
• Strategize, plan, and execute major collection events, trunk shows, and new product launches in collaboration with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Boutique teams
• Analyze and generate periodic sales and KPI reports for the Merchandising Director and headquarters, proposing appropriate corrective actions
• Manage balanced inventory flows in stores in partnership with Supply Chain, monitoring stock allocations and performance metrics
• Conduct regular store visits to gather quantitative and qualitative feedback, ensuring retail teams are aligned with product strategy
• Monitor product performance against sell-through targets and develop action plans to optimize assortment and pricing
• Research competitive trends and market insights to inform product positioning and drive country-specific initiatives
• Directly manage, mentor, and develop a team of two merchandising staff members, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment
• Act as the primary strategic bridge between boutique teams, local cross-functional partners (Marketing, PR, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain), and Paris headquarters

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of strong merchandising experience with a luxury retail background
• Bachelor's degree at minimum (relevant field preferred)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and data modeling
• Proficiency with enterprise retail systems (e.g., Power BI, Anaplan)
• Fluent in both Korean and English (verbal and written)
• Deep understanding of local luxury market trends and consumer behaviours
• Experience in leading seasonal buying sessions in international showrooms
• Demonstrated ability to structure and cross-analyze complex, multi-dimensional retail metrics
• Strategic oversight capabilities with swift, high-level decision-making ability

Skills

Experience

Minimum 15 years of strong merchandising experience within the luxury retail sector, with demonstrated expertise in category management, seasonal buying, and retail operations across multiple product lines.

Education

Bachelor's degree at minimum; a relevant field of study is preferred.

Workplace

Culture

Louis Vuitton fosters a culture rooted in heritage, craftsmanship, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, where employees contribute to one of the world’s most iconic luxury maisons. Its workplace environment combines creativity, precision, and international collaboration, offering teams the opportunity to grow within a brand that values innovation, client experience, and long-term savoir-faire.

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