Louis Vuitton Merchandising Manager – Women
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Retail & Boutique Operations
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Jun 24, 2026
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.
Louis Vuitton seeks Merchandising Manager – Women in London. Drive strategy and nurture expertise across luxury retail network.
Role & Responsibilities
- Drive and monitor sales performance by organizing regular in-store meetings with store managers, seniors, and experts across regional locations
- Collaborate across all head office departments (visual merchandising, press, creative design, events, supply chain, digital) to develop and advance business initiatives
- Identify market opportunities through sales analysis and frequent store visits; advocate for local market needs with Paris Zone Head Office teams
- Ensure efficient and timely communication flow between Paris, local head office, and retail stores
- Develop and execute action plans aligned with product priorities established by the Merchandising Director and Zone team
- Create and disseminate product information to stores using innovative communication methods
- Organize and facilitate regular product clubs with category managers and experts
- Tailor assortments at store level to maximize local relevance and drive growth
- Build and nurture a community of experts, seniors, and team managers across the network
- Create and maintain accessible tools for retail teams with regular refreshes and updates
- Support HR with recruitment of key women's profile positions within the network
- Partner with the Clienteling team on recruiting, developing, and elevating the women's client base
- Support stores and Clienteling teams in product selection preparation through negotiation with EMEA teams
- Lead high-end local events including learning support, event coordination, and results reporting
- Drive, monitor, and follow up on women's event sales and performance
- Prepare weekly merchandising and commercial activity updates with targets and performance reports
- Prepare and present business reviews for Zone/Central visits and store presentations
- Provide regular product feedback to the Zone team and share country best practices
- Conduct regular competitive analysis and report significant market actions to the Zone team
- Attend buying sessions as requested, purchasing according to country product needs
- Support the retail learning team as primary contact for women's categories
- Prepare product trainings in collaboration with product correspondents and interns
- Prepare ad-hoc product trainings for specific store needs (caravans, openings, pop-ups)
- Support and develop the product intern team while contributing to product team calendar coordination
Qualifications
- Minimum 10 years of retail experience in a luxury environment
- Proven merchandising or product merchandising background
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders across organizational levels
- Comprehensive understanding of both product and customer service in luxury retail
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Strong organizational and time management capabilities
- Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, and initiative
- Ability to thrive in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of luxury retail experience, ideally with direct exposure to women's categories, retail merchandising, or product merchandising roles. Demonstrated success driving sales, managing product assortment, and collaborating across multiple departments in a large retail organization.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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