Category Merchandising Manager, Sneakers

Off-White; Brescia; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading fashion company in Italy is seeking a Category Merchandising Manager for Sneakers to drive growth and profitability. The role involves defining and executing merchandising strategies, analyzing market trends, and collaborating with various teams. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Business or related fields, along with 4-5 years of experience in merchandising, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. Passion for sneakers and streetwear culture is a must.

Competenze

• 4–5 years’ experience in merchandising, ideally in sneakers or footwear.
• Ability to interpret data and develop actionable strategies.
• Proactive and agile solutions-oriented attitude.

Mansioni

• Define and execute category strategy aligning with brand vision.
• Analyze market trends and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to ensure commercial alignment.
• Monitor stock levels and product performance across channels.

Conoscenze

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Strategic mindset

Organizational skills

Fluency in English

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or Marketing

Strumenti

Excel

Merchandising/planning tools

Descrizione del lavoro

THE ROLE

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Category Merchandising Manager, Sneakers to join our Footwear team.

This role will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the sneakers category assortment to drive growth, profitability, and brand positioning across all relevant channels.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Define and execute the sneakers category Merchandising and Collection strategy in line with brand vision and seasonal objectives.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop seasonal assortment plans (style, color, price, distribution) to maximize sales and margins.
• Develop special makeup assortment for strategic key accounts to differentiate assortment and maximise business opportunities, in cooperation with partners
• Collaborate with Design, Product Development, Production, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure the sneakers category aligns with commercial and creative priorities.
• Monitor sell-through, stock levels, and product performance across channels; propose in-season actions where needed.
• Prepare reports and present key findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Support go-to-market activities, including product launches and drops, product training, and storytelling for the sneakers category.

WHO YOU ARE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing or related field.
• 4–5 years’ experience in merchandising, buying or category management, ideally within sneakers, footwear or streetwear.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable strategies.
• Strategic and commercial mindset.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• High proficiency in Excel and merchandising / planning tools.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus.
• Passion for sneakers, streetwear culture and emerging trends.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proactive, agile and solutions-oriented attitude.