Montblanc Merchandiser — Europe
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 23, 2026
About Montblanc
Montblanc is an internationally recognised luxury maison best known for its writing instruments, leather goods, timepieces and accessories. Part of the Richemont group, Montblanc blends German heritage and artisanal craftsmanship with contemporary design and global retail distribution, serving discerning clientele across wholesale, retail and travel retail channels.
Montblanc in Hamburg seeks a Merchandiser — Europe to lead assortment planning, forecasting and commercial strategy across European markets.
Role & Responsibilities
- Define and drive the European assortment strategy and seasonal range architecture in alignment with global brand positioning and commercial targets.
- Develop OTB (open-to-buy), forecasting and replenishment plans to optimise sell-through, margin and inventory levels across channels and key markets.
- Translate sell-in and sell-through analytics into actionable range, price and promotional decisions; produce regular KPI and performance reporting for regional leadership.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product development, supply chain and retail operations to ensure timely range launches, allocation and product lifecycle management.
- Own commercial negotiations and allocation with regional distribution partners, wholesale accounts and internal sales teams to maximise commercial opportunities.
- Localise global collections and merchandising directives to reflect European market dynamics and customer preferences.
- Support visual merchandising and retail teams with range presentation, floor sets and point-of-sale recommendations to drive conversion.
Qualifications
- Proven commercial acumen with strong numerical aptitude and experience using sell-through, margin and inventory metrics to inform decisions.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills, able to influence designers, planners and sales teams.
- Strong organisation skills with the ability to manage multiple ranges and launch calendars under tight timelines.
- High standards of attention to detail and quality consistent with luxury brand expectations.
Skills
Experience
Typically 3–6 years of merchandising, buying or commercial planning experience, preferably within luxury fashion, leather goods or accessories, with familiarity of European markets and multi-channel distribution.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Economics or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience accepted.
Workplace
This position is based in Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany.
Culture
Montblanc cultivates a culture of craftsmanship, precision and refinement anchored in a heritage of luxury. The workplace emphasises cross-disciplinary collaboration, international perspectives and a client-centric approach, with teams focused on product excellence and elevated service.
About Cerulean
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Frequently Asked Questions
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