Louis Vuitton Merchandising Manager, Women's Universe
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 25, 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.
Merchandising Manager – Women's Universe at Louis Vuitton in Dubai. Lead merchandising strategy for multiple luxury product categories across the Middle East region.
Role & Responsibilities
- Build seasonal assortment for multiple categories, balancing commerciality, brand image, and store-level nuances across the Middle East region
- Represent the Middle East market at Paris showrooms and buying sessions, defending regional needs and market specificities
- Monitor competitor activity, market trends, and client feedback to inform assortment and pricing decisions
- Analyze weekly sales, sell-through, and stock data to identify risks and opportunities, initiating corrective actions to drive retail performance
- Own allocation strategy across all doors, ensuring optimal product placement at each store location
- Partner with retail leadership and Store Managers to gather qualitative feedback and align on product priorities
- Collaborate with Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Communication teams to ensure coordinated execution of launches, events, and commercial calendar initiatives
- Act as the voice of the Middle East region with Zone Merchandising teams, ensuring local market specificities are reflected in global strategy
- Work with Learning and Development teams to enhance retail team capabilities
- Lead, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a high-performing, collaborative team culture
- Deliver product and category training to store teams, building compelling brand narratives
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within luxury retail
- Demonstrated experience in the Middle Eastern market preferred
- Strong understanding of luxury consumer behavior and market dynamics in the region
- Proven track record of developing and executing successful merchandising strategies that drive sales and profitability
- Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data and make informed commercial decisions
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal capabilities
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising experience within the luxury retail sector, with at least 3 years in a demonstrated leadership role. Experience in the Middle Eastern market is preferred. Proven success in developing and executing merchandising strategies that drive sales and profitability in a luxury context is essential.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field is required. A Master's degree is preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Louis Vuitton, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Product Manager, Women's Collection», «Merchandise Strategy Manager», «Category Manager, Women's Luxury», «Women's Retail Merchandiser», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.