Louis Vuitton Merchandising Associate — Men's Shoes

About Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton is a leading house within the LVMH group, recognized globally for artisanal craftsmanship and luxury leather goods. The brand offers structured, international career paths and industry-leading training programs, with opportunities to develop across merchandising, product and retail functions within a fast-paced luxury environment.

Role & Responsibilities

• Own and monitor sales performance for the Men’s Shoes category, analysing daily and weekly results and initiating in-season strategies to exceed sales and sell-through targets.
• Support collection launches by developing retail and merchandising tools, collecting store feedback and curating visual display imagery for rollout.
• Produce comprehensive assortment feedback and competitive analyses, integrating market demand, trend, pricing and promotional intelligence.
• Maintain routine and ad hoc reporting; adapt analyses and presentations to evolving business needs and stakeholder requests.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain on stock adjustments, zone transfers and inventory retrievals to ensure optimal availability for peak periods, events and new openings.
• Provide event support including stock rebalances, assortment construction, sales tracking and on-site or remote operational assistance.
• Participate in Paris buying sessions by placing orders, recommending sizing, organising visuals and preparing post-session summaries.
• Deliver administrative and cross‑functional support (meeting coordination, sample management) and act as the primary commerce contact for the Men’s Shoes merchandising community in the Americas.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of merchandising or analytical retail experience, preferably within luxury footwear or men’s apparel.
• Demonstrable proficiency with retail math, inventory planning and sell-through optimisation.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for reporting and presentations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Availability to be on-site four days per week at the Manhattan corporate office and to participate in periodic buying sessions in Paris.

Skills

Experience

Minimum three years of merchandising or analytically focused retail experience with demonstrable knowledge of luxury products and footwear assortments.

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, fashion merchandising, retail management or a related field preferred.

Workplace

Compensation

The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 75,000 to USD 85,000 per annum.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability; paid time off programs; employee discount/perks; two retirement plans with employer contributions.

Culture

Louis Vuitton cultivates a culture that values craftsmanship, creativity and professional development within a diverse, inclusive workforce. Employees benefit from global mobility and structured learning opportunities designed for long-term career progression across the LVMH family.

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