Michael Kors Assistant Merchandiser RTW FTC

Michael Kors; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global fashion brand in Greater London seeks an Assistant Merchandiser to support the regional merchandising strategy. You will manage product samples, prepare for seasonal markets, and coordinate digital showroom activities. Ideal candidates have strong retail experience, proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and strong English skills. The role offers hybrid working model and various employee perks for career growth and personal well-being.

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, proficiency in MS Office Suite, strong Excel skills particularly.
• Excellent verbal and written English.
• Product knowledge and trend awareness.
• Digital sensitivity, ideally with experience using or setting up digital showrooms.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing annual/seasonal range plans based on sell-in/out.
• Produce the monthly, hindsight and post-market reports.
• Conduct seasonal competitive benchmarking for product opportunities.
• Manage samples from factories to showrooms.
• Photoshoot preparation and file organization.
• Maintain the style master and line sheet.

Skills

Retail or wholesale merchandising experience

MS Office Suite proficiency

Strong Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written English

Product knowledge and trend awareness

Digital showroom experience

Organisational and analytical skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving

Team-oriented with relationship-building skills

Solid time management

Job description

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:

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.

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

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.

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

• 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

• 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.

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.

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