Merchandising Manager

Consea Group; Liguria; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Consea Group in Italy is seeking a Merchandising Manager to develop and optimize merchandising strategies within a dynamic multi-brand retail environment, driving commercial performance and enhancing the customer experience.

You will analyze sales performance, manage buying and replenishment, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to boost sales and brand portfolio across categories. Fluency in English is required and the salary ranges around 70k–75k EUR per year.

Qualifications

• 6–7 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying or Retail Management.
• Experience in a multi-brand retail environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, market trends and competitor activity to develop effective merchandising strategies.
• Manage buying activities and replenishment planning, ensuring product availability and optimal stock levels.
• Contribute to defining and optimizing the brand portfolio and product assortment across multiple categories.
• Optimize retail space allocation and category planning to maximize sales productivity and enhance the customer experience.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts and business analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with Retail Operations and cross-functional teams to improve retail performance and the overall customer experience.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Job description

For an international company, we are looking for a Merchandising Manager to develop and optimize merchandising strategies within a dynamic multi-brand retail environment, driving commercial performance and enhancing the customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze sales performance, market trends and competitor activity to develop effective merchandising strategies.
• Manage buying activities and replenishment planning, ensuring product availability and optimal stock levels.
• Contribute to defining and optimizing the brand portfolio and product assortment across multiple categories.
• Optimize retail space allocation and category planning to maximize sales productivity and enhance the customer experience.
• Prepare sales reports, forecasts and business analyses to support strategic decision-making.
• Work closely with Retail Operations and cross-functional teams to improve retail performance and the overall customer experience.

Requirements

• 6–7 years of experience in Merchandising, Buying or Retail Management, preferably within the fashion or retail industry.
• Experience in a multi-brand retail environment, managing different brands and product categories.
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills, with solid experience in sales analysis, inventory management and replenishment planning.
• Ability to translate data into actionable business strategies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluency in English.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an international and dynamic business, playing a key role in shaping the merchandising strategy of a multi-brand retail offering.

Our client offers a salary aligned with your expertise and dedication, fostering equity.

The salary range for this position is 70k-75k

The final compensation offered to the candidate and the classification level may vary based on factors that emerge during the selection process, always in accordance with objective and gender-neutral criteria, such as the candidate's skills, seniority, background, and the qualifications required for the position.