OTB Group Merchandising Manager
- Location
- Seniority
- Manager
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 16, 2026
About OTB Group
OTB Group is a multi-brand fashion holding that oversees internationally recognised maisons such as DIESEL and Maison Margiela. The group cultivates a balance of creative autonomy and commercial rigour across its brands. Calzaturificio Stephen, a historic Made‑in‑Italy footwear manufacturer and long‑standing supplier to OTB brands, operates within the Group through Staff International, combining artisanal production with the industrial capabilities required by global luxury maisons.
OTB Group seeks a Merchandising Manager for DIESEL in Seoul, South Korea — lead assortment, buying and stock planning for the brand.
Role & Responsibilities
- Analyse weekly and monthly sales data to identify trends and propose corrective or growth actions
- Develop seasonal merchandising strategy and assortment plans informed by market insights and new product initiatives
- Monitor product performance against target sell‑through and implement actions to optimise turnover
- Conduct frequent store visits to support visual merchandising, product placement and staff performance
- Maintain regular communication with HQ (sales, planning, finance) to report performance, forecasts and stock status
- Collaborate with local commercial teams (Retail, VM, Marketing) to design and execute sales-driving initiatives
- Work with Finance and HQ Sales Planner on sales plans, forecasts and open‑to‑buy management
- Coordinate with logistics to review deliveries and manage inventory flow to support sales
- Plan seasonal buying budgets, select merchandise and input order quantities into the buying system tool
- Allocate seasonal stock by door, manage store transfers and replenish returns to rebalance inventory
- Define markdown strategy and apply price actions to minimise end‑of‑season stock
- Deliver brand induction and seasonal product training to store teams, and follow up retail operations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher; relevant major preferred
- Minimum 10 years' professional experience in merchandising, buying or assortment planning within fashion/retail
- Proven knowledge of luxury fashion market dynamics and product life‑cycles
- Excellent communication and analytical skills with strong commercial acumen
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in PowerPoint and MS Office
- Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritise multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
Skills
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressive merchandising or buying experience within fashion retail, preferably with exposure to luxury or premium brands. Demonstrated track record of managing seasonal assortments, stock allocation, forecasting and close collaboration with HQ, finance and store teams.
Education
BA degree or above (relevant major preferred).
Workplace
This position is based in Seoul, Seoul, South Korea.
Culture
OTB fosters an entrepreneurial, brand‑driven culture where creativity and commercial discipline coexist. The organisation values craftsmanship, innovation and cross‑brand collaboration, and benefits from the operational integration of artisan suppliers such as Calzaturificio Stephen to maintain a strong Made‑in‑Italy heritage.
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