London-based Footwear Merchandising Manager — Luxury

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

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.