Merchandising Associate Manager

TALENTMATE; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulgari MEAI in Dubai is seeking a Merchandising Associate Manager to translate sales insights into regional strategy across markets and categories. The role combines product understanding with business acumen to drive performance in line with regional sales objectives.

Lead regional buying, Open-to-Buy, and forecasting while collaborating with Central and Local teams. You will elevate brand visibility and ensure timely stock during openings and launches.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Retail Merchandising / Buying experience in luxury or premium segments.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong forecasting and data analysis skills.
• Client-centric retail mindset with market understanding.
• Curious, proactive team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Excellent public speaking and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the regional merchandising strategy aligning central guidelines with local needs.
• Drive buying strategy at category and store level balancing novelties and bestsellers.
• Define Open to Buy and sales forecasts in line with financial targets.
• Monitor sales performance and conduct sell-through analysis.
• Collaborate with Stores and Central Teams sharing feedback on launches and pricing.
• Coordinate with Visual Merchandising on in-store displays and priorities.
• Support Training and Marketing for product launches and activations.
• Work with Local Supply Chain to ensure timely openings and stock availability.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Forecasting

Data analysis

Retail luxury

Public speaking

Team collaboration

Tools

Power BI

Excel

PowerPoint

Copilot

Job description

Job Description

Bulgari MEAI is looking for a Merchandising Associate Manager to join the Maison. This person will help with translating sales insights and local market needs into strategic decisions to drive the Regional assortment across markets & categories. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines Product understanding and Business acumen to drive performance in line with the Regional sales objectives.

Job responsibilities

Role And Responsibilities

Contribute to the Regional Merchandising Strategy in synergy between Central Guidelines and Local Needs to drive sales growth and elevate the Brand image based on store typology, market trends, and clients profile:

• Drive the Buying Strategy for the Region at category and store level, balancing novelties and bestsellers to reflect each store's identity and client needs.
• Define Open to Buy and Sales Forecasts in line with financial targets.
• Monitor sales performance through quantitative analysis, business reviews, and qualitative feedback to identify trends and build product expertise.
• Conduct Sell-Through analysis and Stock Coverage monitoring to anticipate demand trends and ensure proper sales coverage.
• Lead competitor analysis on pricing, assortment, and industry trends.
• Act as key partner between Stores and Central Teams, sharing feedback and best practices, guaranteeing structured communication on top Merchandising matters (new launches, best practices, competitor analysis).
• Cooperate with Visual Merchandising on store zoning, product display, and business priorities, ensuring commercially effective, brand-compliant visibility to drive sales.
• Collaborate with Training on new product launches, and in-store briefings on product needs, ensuring teams have the product knowledge and tools needed to sell effectively.
• Provide CRM with targeted product input to support tailored client outreach and maximize sell-through for special launches.
• Support Marketing in aligning brand communication with the local product strategy: PR, Media, in store animation and out of store activations.
• Working closely with Local Supply Chain & Central Teams to ensure timely new store openings, from assortment to product availability and stock rebalancing.

Profile

• 5 years of Retail Merchandising / Buying experience with strong understanding of the relevant market and the luxury industry.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong analytical background with exceptional forecasting skills.
• Client-centric with retail mindset.
• Curious mind ready to challenge the status quo.
• Team player, with great interpersonal skills.
• Public Speaking

Additional information

Core Competencies

• Customer Orientation
• Agility & Lateral thinking
• Commercial awareness
• Analytical thinking
• Innovation and Proactivity
• Power BI, Excel, PowerPoint, Copilot

Job Details

Role Level: Not Applicable
Work Type: Full-Time
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Dubai
Company Website: http://www.bulgari.com
Job Function: Retail & Merchandising Company Industry/
Sector: Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry