Merchandising Manager – Women’s Ready-to-Wear

About the role

The Merchandising Manager for Women’s Ready‑to‑Wear will support the Americas boutique network, helping to shape product assortment strategy and drive sales performance across more than 50 stores.

Key responsibilities

• Review and analyse weekly Excel sales reports to ensure targets are met.
• Prepare weekly business recaps for senior management.
• Assist in weekly stock rebalancing to maximise sell‑through.
• Participate in buying sessions in Milan (or virtually) and translate selections into store assortments.
• Create pre‑market analysis and seasonal hindsight reports to identify opportunities.
• Develop seasonal assortments for each boutique, aligning with brand vision and local market specifics.
• Execute seasonal restocking and manage product distribution to stores.
• Collaborate with Visual Merchandising to ensure product placement follows brand guidelines.
• Support markdown planning by recommending styles and consolidating high‑performing items.
• Work with logistics to track shipments and deliveries.
• Analyse market trends, competitor positioning and client characteristics.
• Maintain a regular presence in boutiques to monitor sales trends and assortment health.
• Provide product training and presentations to store teams, including new‑hire onboarding.
• Partner with Retail Operations to identify and support selling events.

Required profile

• Experience in fashion merchandising or retail product assortment management.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret sales data and market insights.
• Excellent communication skills for cross‑functional collaboration with retail, visual merchandising, logistics and operations teams.
• Ability to travel frequently to boutiques across the Americas.
• Proactive attitude and capacity to work in a fast‑paced, luxury‑brand environment.

Required skills

• Excel