Assistant Merchandiser RTW FTC

Michael Kors; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion luxury group is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for a fixed term contract in the UK. In this role, you will support the regional merchandising strategy, prepare for seasonal markets, and manage digital showroom activities. We're looking for someone with strong experience in retail merchandising and proficiency in Excel. Benefits include paid parental leave, generous holidays, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Cross-Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales

Paid Parental Leave

Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance

Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands

Hybrid Working Model

LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program

Pension Contributions

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay

Private Health and Dental Coverage

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a retail or wholesale merchandising/Buying team.
• Computer literate, strong Excel skills.
• Digital sensitivity with experience using or setting up digital showrooms.

Responsibilities

• Support developing annual/seasonal range plans based on sell-in/out.
• Pull data for monthly and seasonal sell-out reports.
• Coordinate AD samples & image requests with marketing.

Skills

Retail merchandising experience

Proficiency in MS Office Suite

Excellent verbal and written English

Product knowledge

Digital showroom experience

Job description

CAPRI HOLDINGS is a global fashion luxury group consisting of iconic, founder‑led brands Versace, Jimmy Choo, and Michael Kors. Our commitment to glamorous style and craftsmanship is at the heart of each brand, as we design innovative products across the full spectrum of fashion luxury categories. The unique DNA and heritage of each brand, combined with the diversity and passion of our people, and our dedication to clients and communities, define our success.

Title: Assistant Merchandiser RTW (FTC)

Reporting to: Senior Merchandiser/Director

Department Overview

Supports the overall Merchandising Team's wholesale channel. As part of the Product Centre of Excellence unit, this includes understanding the regional trends and product successes to help support the team in defining product assortments that will meet and exceed the financial strategies of the business.

What you’ll do:

1. SUPPORT THE OVERALL REGIONAL MERCHANDISING STRATEGY

• Support in developing annual/seasonal range plans based on sell‑in/out
• Pull data for monthly and seasonal sell‑out and produce the monthly, hindsight and post‑market reports.
• Conduct seasonal competitive benchmarking from a pricing and product perspective – identifying product opportunities.

1. PREPARING FOR SEASONAL MARKETS

• Manage samples from factories to showrooms, liaising with DC, logging samples, the sample split, and sending samples.
• Photoshoot preparation and coordination with the EU showrooms, ensuring a smooth process & organising files
• Helping set up and maintain digital assets, including the catalogue & line lists
• Maintain the style master, line sheet and imagery portal, cascading info to the wholesale team
• Support the team with creating engaging training materials and comprehensive selling tools
• Manage the Merch memo with any changes in the market for the product

1. GENERAL MERCHANDISING TASKS

• Coordinate AD samples & image requests with marketing & other relevant ad‑hoc product analysis
• Be a go‑to person for account executives for queries on product, pricing & selling information.

1. DIGITAL FOCUS

• Be the point person for Merchandising and Sales on digital showroom set up, activities, testing environments, etc
• Gather and consolidate user interface feedback from the Merchandising team post‑market to provide feedback to PMO and IT, supporting future interface enhancements

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with the following experience and skills — but these aren’t set in stone. If you bring something extra to the table, we’d love to hear from you!

• Strong experience working in a retail or wholesale merchandising/Buying team
• Computer literate, proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) – strong Excel skills particularly key.
• Excellent verbal and written English
• Product knowledge and trend awareness
• Digital sensitivity. Ideally, with experience using or setting up digital showrooms

We’d love to see:

• Hands‑On Approach
• Organisational and analytical skills
• Results‑driven and goal‑oriented person
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving attitude
• Team‑oriented, strong relationship‑building skills
• Ability to multitask, requiring solid time management

MK Perks

From your very first day with us, we want you to feel welcomed, supported, and truly part of the team. To help make your experience rewarding, we offer a range of benefits designed to enrich your journey.

Cross‑Brand Discounts & Private Employee Sales – Enjoy exclusive savings across all Capri brands.

Paid Parental Leave – Take meaningful time off to bond with your growing family.

Generous Holiday and Vacation Allowance – Recharge with paid time off throughout the year.

Internal Mobility Across Capri Brands – Explore new career paths within the broader Capri network.

Hybrid Working Model – Collaborate in the office just three days a week for optimal flexibility.

LifeWorks Employee Assistance Program – Confidential support for mental, emotional, and financial well‑being.

Pension Contributions – Build your future with company‑backed retirement support.

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay – Receive elevated financial support during life’s biggest milestones.

Private Health and Dental Coverage – Access premium care for your health and wellness.