Jimmy Choo Product Merchandising Manager, Shoes (FTC)

Jimmy Choo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A luxury footwear company in London is seeking a Product Merchandising Manager to shape its footwear collections, aligning them with market trends and business objectives. The role involves managing the entire collection lifecycle, from conception to sales analysis. Candidates should have a proven track record in merchandising, a passion for luxury fashion, and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in English is required, with Italian as a plus. This is a fixed-term maternity contract and offers the opportunity to work closely with various global teams.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a similar role.
• Avid interest and understanding of Luxury Fashion.
• Ability to travel.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Knowledge of Italian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Shape the footwear collections and manage the end-to-end collection lifecycle.
• Collaborate with Retail Merchandising to define the seasonal line plan.
• Oversee timely receipt of first samples and production fittings.
• Conduct detailed analysis of seasonal sell-in performance.

Skills

Strong commercial product merchandising skills

Understanding of Luxury Fashion

Fluent English

Excellent Excel skills

Excellent Word skills

Excellent PowerPoint skills

Knowledge of Italian language

Job description

Job Title

Product Merchandising Manager, Shoes

Department

Merchandising

Contract Type

Fixed Term Maternity Contract

Reports To

Head of Merchandising, Shoes

Location

London Head Office

Role Purpose

The Merchandising Manager plays a key role in shaping the footwear collections, ensuring alignment with market trends, business objectives, and regional needs. This position involves managing the end-to-end collection lifecycle, from concept and sample coordination to sales analysis and communication, while partnering closely with Design, Development, and global merchandising teams.

Key Responsibilities

Collection Strategy

• Collaborate with Retail Merchandising to define the seasonal line plan and drive the collection calendar.
• Partner with Merchandise Planning to optimize carryover and ensure a balanced product range.
• Contribute to merchandising meetings to establish an assortment that meets global and regional needs.
• Support creation of drop allocations and communicate updates to all regions and distribution channels.

Pricing

• Participate in initial target cost identification, ensuring key price points are driven from sketch to sample.
• Manage pre-costing follow-up at each prototype stage.
• Contribute to pricing decisions for each collection.
• Manage cost changes post-negotiation and showroom presentation.

Sample & Production Management

• Lead sample launch, balancing creativity and commercial impact within defined budget parameters.
• Oversee timely receipt of first samples in London.
• Manage communications between Merchandising and regional showrooms.
• Oversee production fittings and approvals, ensuring quality and adherence to timelines.
• Monitor weekly production progress against planning milestones.

Collection Setup & Internal Systems

• Create and maintain the collection overview and internal selling documents.
• Manage official communication of cancellations and changes.
• Manage the set up and maintain the collection offer in the internal order system.
• Implement cancellation proposals and ensure clear communication across the business.

Sales & Market Analysis

• Conduct detailed analysis of seasonal sell-in performance, identifying best sellers, materials, and growth opportunities.
• Monitor competitor activity, including pricing, assortment, trends, and collection structure.

Training & Presentation Support

• Develop and support global training materials.
• Assist in creating impactful presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• Suitable candidates will have a proven track record in a similar role.
• This person will have an avid interest and understanding of the world of Luxury Fashion with strong commercial product merchandising skills.
• Able to travel.
• English language spoken / written fluently.
• Knowledge of Italian language preferred.
• Excellent Excel, Word, PowerPoint skills.

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories.

At Capri Holdings Limited, we are committed to providing a fair and accessible recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the interview or application process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail].