Assistant Merchandiser

Christian Dior Couture; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion company in Singapore is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to drive sales across multiple product categories. The role involves preparing seasonal buys, collaborating with different teams to ensure product strategy, and analyzing sales reports. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience in merchandising or buying, preferably within the luxury retail sector. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in marketing and demonstrate strong proficiency in analytical tools and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in Merchandising or Buying.
• Luxury retail or fashion house experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive business across product categories aiming for sales targets.
• Develop balanced product assortment strategy to achieve sales projection.
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports.

Skills

High proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Strong knowledge of local fashion market

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Position

As the Assistant Merchandiser, you will drive the business across the product categories of Baby, Maison and Beauty, aiming to achieve sales and sell‑through targets while ensuring adherence to the strategy for the South Asia region.

Job responsibilities

Buying

• Prepare Seasonal Buy through sales analysis, product strategy development, and product opportunity identification by collaborating with Merchandising Manager
• Collaborate effectively with cross functional teams to make key decisions on OTB budget and deliver the strategic decision in line with brand guidelines
• Develop balanced product assortment strategy to achieve targeted sales projection and sell through

In-season management

• Build initial allocation strategies for seasonal and permanent products to maximize sales and achieve sell through targets
• Partner with Supply Chain team to ensure the optimal stock flow and inventory
• Work closely with Retail team & E-Commerce team to deliver the clear product strategies and maximize the sales and sell through in line with global guidelines
• Collaborate with VM team on product launches, new store opening and events
• Collaborate with Training team to deliver product training materials

Reporting

• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly sales reports to propose appropriate action to take in for both overall business & seasonal collections
• Consolidate and deliver constructive feedback on product and collection

Profile

Education & Professional Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field

Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant working experience in Merchandising or Buying
• Luxury retail or fashion house experience is preferred

Skills

• High proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Strong knowledge of local fashion market
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and influence key decision‑makers

Qualities

• Proactive and results orientation with a strong drive for continuous improvement
• Highly organized and detailed oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanour and work under pressure