Merchandiser

KARL LAGERFELD; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development

Remote working arrangements

Relocation allowance

Brand discounts

Exclusive sample sales

Working in Amsterdam

Job summary

Karl Lagerfeld in Amsterdam is seeking a highly motivated Merchandiser to join the Women’s Accessories team. You will help shape the product assortment across all categories, driving sales performance and ensuring collections reflect both creative vision and commercial success.

You will lead range planning, market analysis, trend research, and calendar management while collaborating with design, product development and licensing partners to deliver timely, data-driven results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in fashion or Business is required or highly valued.
• 2-4 years of experience in Accessories and Bags Merchandising at a luxury/contemporary brand.
• Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication.
• Up-to-date with latest trends and design.
• Ability to balance superior product design with commercial viability.
• Eye for detail and consistency; strong communication skills.
• Able to work independently as well as in a team; flexible and organized.

Responsibilities

• Range Planning & Product Development: lead range planning for Women’s Accessories; input to Design and Product Development.
• Market Analysis: deliver weekly market feedback; analyze sell-in/sell-out; identify opportunities.
• Trend & Competitor Research: stay ahead of industry trends and benchmark competitors.
• Product Calendar Management: oversee seasonal calendar for timely launches.
• Data-Driven Insights: analyze historical data to guide assortment planning.
• Sales Reporting: prepare reports on best-sellers and overall performance.
• Cross-Functional Communication: share product/style info with internal teams and partners.
• Sales Tools & Presentations: support line books, online tools, and merchandising presentations.
• Market Engagement: attend sales appointments and market visits for insights.
• Team Support: mentor junior merchandisers and interns.

Skills

English fluency

Fashion knowledge

Trend awareness

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Independent & team player

Organized & proactive

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion or Business

Job description

About The Brand

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business, In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a highly motivated Merchandiser to join the Karl Lagerfeld Women’s Accessories team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the product assortment across all categories, driving sales performance, and ensuring our collections reflect both creative vision and commercial success.

• Range Planning & Product Development: Lead the range planning process for Women’s Accessories, providing strategic input to Design and Product Development teams.
• Market Analysis: Deliver weekly market feedback, analyse sales performance (sell-in and sell-out), and identify opportunities to optimize the collection.
• Trend & Competitor Research: Stay ahead of industry trends and benchmark competitors to maintain a competitive edge.
• Product Calendar Management: Oversee the seasonal product calendar to ensure timely launches and smooth workflows.
• Data-Driven Insights: Analyse historical data to guide assortment planning and improve sales efficiency.
• Sales Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular reports on best-sellers, sell-through rates, and overall collection performance.
• Cross-Functional Communication: Share product and style information with internal teams and licensing partners to ensure full alignment.
• Sales Tools & Presentations: Support the preparation of line books, online sales tools, and merchandising presentations for strategic partners.
• Market Engagement: Attend sales appointments and market visits to gather insights and support business objectives.
• Team Support: Mentor junior merchandisers and interns, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

THE PROFILE

• Bachelor degree in fashion or Business degree; a degree in fashion is highly valued
• 2-4 years of experience in Accessories and Bags Merchandising or a closely related field at a luxury/contemporary brand.
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written;
• Be up to date with latest trends and design;
• Ability to judge and balance superior product design/taste level and commercial viability;
• Has an eye for detail and consistency;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Flexible, well-organized and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must.

Please note that if your application is successful, we will contact you within three weeks

Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.

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