Senior Merchandise Manager - Womenswear

ESPRIT employees capture the mischievous, innovative and creative spirit of the brand. We are led by “rules don’t apply” attitude and our employees bring their diverse skillsets to the table without adhering to the strict departmental silos and the rigid role descriptions. Our team members thrive on innovation and creativity and are masters of their subject areas.

We are a globally growing and evolving company, and each employee is a key stakeholder, making decisions every day that directly impact our overall vision and direction. At ESPRIT, you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant contribution at the start of an iconic brand’s global return.

Come join us as 

Senior Merchandise Manager - Womenswear 

(27822 )

Job Description

As the Women’s Merchandising Manager for Esprit, you will play a vital role in shaping our women's fashion collections and driving their success. Your primary responsibility will be to create and execute seasonal range plans that align with our product strategies and financial objectives, ensuring we deliver compelling and trend-setting collections.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic seasonal range plans to achieve our product vision and meet financial objectives.
• Manage and coordinate KPI targets in alignment with our business objectives, collaborating closely with the development team and design department.
• Maintain up-to-date systems and the Lineplan, ensuring accurate tracking and smooth execution of our collections.
• Utilize insightful analysis of sell-in and sell-out data to identify regional sales opportunities and maximize revenue potential.
• Act as a key point of contact for ongoing communication and collaboration with our valued channel representatives.
• Gather market feedback and conduct in-depth research to stay ahead of consumer preferences and market trends, allowing us to remain at the forefront of fashion.
• Collect competitor insights and conduct market-relevant analyses to seize growth opportunities and maintain our competitive edge.
• Participate actively in the product development process, ensuring channel briefings are effectively integrated into our specific label/division strategies.
• Ensure that market and consumer demands are met throughout the product development process, resulting in collections that resonate with our audience.
• Attend customer meetings and consumer feedback sessions, enabling us to better understand and cater to our customers' needs and preferences.
• Visit fashion and market fairs to stay inspired, explore innovations, and keep our collections fresh and relevant.
• Collaborate closely with our Wholesale team to evaluate performance, address needs, and value their invaluable feedback.
• Organize and execute Wholesale relevant presentations and workshops, such as our collection launch, to showcase our products to their fullest potential.
• Serve as the Wholesale representative for all product-related matters, acting as the single point of contact between our Labels and markets.

Your Skills:

• Business Administration or similar educational background.
• 7 + years of proven professional experience in a comparable fashion industry position.
• In-depth understanding of gender-specific consumer and market knowledge for curated collections.
• Expertise in product development, crafting distinctive and desirable fashion offerings.
• Strong business development capabilities to identify and capitalize on market opportunities.
• Proficient in English and Microsoft Office, effectively analyzing data and communicating insights.
• High level of accuracy and analytical skills for meticulous planning and decision-making.
• Willingness to travel for industry events and stakeholder engagement.
• Deep passion for fashion and a keen eye for market trends, driving exceptional collections.

Are you a good match for this Job?
 

Then please submit an application with your salary expectations and an indication of your earliest starting date. For further questions feel free to contact Tatiane Tabidze .