Michael Kors Global Merchandise Manager, Women's Accessories
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Senior
- Compensation
- $100,000–120,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Aug 29, 2026
About Michael Kors
Michael Kors is an internationally recognized luxury fashion brand and lifestyle label, marketed globally across apparel, accessories and fragrances. As part of Capri Holdings, Michael Kors operates within a portfolio of premium fashion houses and emphasizes design-led product, elevated retail experiences and a fast-paced, customer-centric retail network.
Michael Kors seeks experienced Global Merchandise Manager for Women's Accessories in NY Metro. Lead category strategy, manage assortments, and drive commercial success. $100K–$120K annually.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage seasonal accessories line plans ensuring product assortment aligns with brand vision, consumer needs, and business objectives
- Evaluate regional line plans and partner with global teams to identify assortment opportunities and market-specific requirements
- Identify assortment gaps, white-space opportunities, and key growth drivers to optimize productivity across the accessories portfolio
- Maintain and evolve assortment architecture, ensuring appropriate breadth, depth, and pricing segmentation across the collection
- Supervise and mentor Assistant Merchant, providing training, feedback, and professional development guidance
- Serve as primary liaison between Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Technical Design, Production, Sales, Retail, and Planning teams throughout the product lifecycle
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to ensure product, financial, and operational objectives are achieved
- Communicate seasonal product strategies, line changes, key milestones, and assortment updates to internal and global stakeholders
- Manage data input and accuracy within Centric PLM throughout the development process, including attributing, pricing, and style creation
- Serve as point of contact within Centric PLM for the Mainline Accessories team
- Partner closely with Design and Product Development to refine assortments, capture changes, and ensure product integrity
- Review costing and profitability opportunities in partnership with Product Development and Production teams
- Maintain pricing accuracy within assortment documentation and Centric PLM across all tools
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 5+ years of experience working in a fashion brand
- Strong sense of the women's accessories market across luxury and accessible tiers
- Ability to translate analysis into actionable business opportunities
- Ability to interact with all levels of management and influence others
- Solid understanding of retail mathematics, merchandising, and buying metrics
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Excel and PowerPoint with advanced skills in VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables
- Strong presentation skills, particularly visual presentation and showroom setup
- Strategic thinking combined with analytical rigor
- Demonstrated passion for product and fashion trends
- Highly collaborative working style
Skills
Experience
Minimum 5+ years of professional experience working within a fashion brand, with demonstrated expertise in merchandise management, product development, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong analytical capabilities and proven ability to drive product assortment decisions and commercial success.
Education
Bachelor's degree required
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 100,000 to USD 120,000 per annum.
Benefits
Generous paid time off and holiday calendar, Summer Fridays, internal mobility across brands, cross-brand discount, exclusive employee sales, Fav 5 Cards (MK discount for friends and family), 401(k) match, paid parental leave, Thrive Wellness Program, commuter benefits, gym discounts
Culture
Michael Kors fosters a design-driven, service-oriented retail culture that blends creative energy with commercial discipline. Teams work in a fast-paced, international environment where collaboration, attention to detail and polished client service are highly valued.
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
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