Collection Merchandising Senior Manager (Mat Cover)_lg, Accs

DUNHILL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunhill in the United Kingdom invites an experienced Senior Collection Merchandising Manager to lead global collection strategy across Leather Goods, Accessories, and Hard Products. You will bridge Creative Direction, Product Development, Supply Chain, and regional merchandising to align brand vision with global commercial success.

In this maternity-cover role, you will shape line-plans, partner with design teams, set pricing directions, and supervise showroom preparations for market weeks,

Qualifications

• Proven collection merchandising experience in luxury fashion.
• Experience in Leather Goods, Accessories, or Hard Products.
• Strong financial literacy and margin awareness.

Responsibilities

• Define global line-plan and range architecture for LG, Accessories, and Hard Products.
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Supply Chain, and regional teams.
• Conduct seasonal pricing analyses and monitor margins.
• Lead showroom preparation and product briefings for market weeks.

Skills

Collection merchandising

Product merchandising

Luxury fashion knowledge

Financial literacy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field

Job description

About the Brand

We are a leading men's luxury lifestyle brand defined by uncompromising craftsmanship, modern elegance, and timeless design. Rooted in heritage while driving innovation, our portfolio spans ready-to-wear, leather goods, footwear, fine accessories, and hard products.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Collection Merchandising Manager to cover a maternity leave for a period of 12 months. In this key role, you will lead the global collection strategy, range planning, and commercial development for our Leather Goods (LG), Accessories, and Hard Products categories (including small leather goods, bags, belts, eyewear, lifestyle items, and hardware accessories).

You will act as the vital bridge between Creative Direction/Design, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Regional Retail/Wholesale Merchandising teams to ensure our collections balance brand vision with global commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

1. Collection Strategy & Range Architecture

• Define and execute the global line-plan and range architecture for Leather Goods, Accessories, and Hard Products across Mainline, Pre-Collections, and Carryover/Core lines.
• Analyse global sales performance, sell-through rates, and market trends to identify growth opportunities, gap closures, and strategic product positioning.
• Establish clear target price architecture, margin guidelines, and SKU count targets per category in alignment with financial targets.

2. Cross-Functional Leadership & Product Lifecycle

• Partner closely with Design and Product Development from initial brief through to prototype review, ensuring alignment on aesthetic vision, target cost prices, and commercial viability.
• Work with Supply Chain and Production teams to monitor development calendars, sample delivery timelines, and target margins.
• Brief regional merchandising teams (EMEA, Americas, APAC) on collection direction, key stories, and buy guidelines.

3. Pricing & Commercial Strategy

• Conduct seasonal worldwide pricing analyses to maintain brand positioning across regions while navigating currency fluctuations and margin goals.
• Monitor competitor landscapes, price points, and emerging trends within the men's luxury lifestyle segment.

4. Showroom & Go-To-Market Execution

• Lead the preparation and setup of the global showroom for market weeks.
• Deliver product presentation and collection briefings to internal retail buyers, wholesale partners, and regional key stakeholders.
• Develop detailed product training materials and merchandising guides to support successful retail launches globally.

Candidate Profile & Qualifications

Experience & Expertise

• Experience: Proven collection merchandising / product merchandising experience within the luxury or premium fashion industry, with demonstrated expertise in Leather Goods, Accessories, or Hard Products. (Experience in men's luxury is highly desirable).
• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, Fashion Management, or a related field.
• Commercial Acumen: Strong financial literacy, analytical capabilities, and deep understanding of margin structures, retail metrics, and luxury pricing dynamics.
• Product Knowledge: Detailed understanding of luxury materials, leather craft, hardware construction, and product manufacturing processes.

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