Summary

Alexander McQueen is currently looking for a talented and analytical Retail Merchandiser, Womens RTW and Shoes based in our New York Corporate Office. This role is responsible for overseeing the Americas Stores (USA and Canada). Main responsibilities include curating the seasonal buys, assortment by door, managing stock inclusive of seasonal, carryover, and markdown, building business plans to achieve sales targets, and acting as a brand ambassador to inspire the teams and embrace the strategic vision.

Responsibilities

• Review OTB with Senior Director, Merchandising
• Define and present assortment and buying strategy
• Work with Visual Merchandising to define display strategy
• Detailed order review: ensuring coherence and respect of core offer and buying strategy, analysis of buys studying past sales and current buy mix vs. sales mix to identify any risks and growth potential
• Develop content for and present buy debrief to Senior Director, Merchandising
• Define regional launch calendar and strategies
• Lead cross departmental and regional meetings with Product Merchandising, Sales and Demand Planning, VM, Retail, and Communications
• Analyze sales performance to recap to Senior Director, Merchandising
• Benchmark and recap product feedback
• Lead dedicated trainings to reinforce product knowledge of key priorities in partnership with Retail and Product Merchandising
• Review monthly reorder needs, defining product range and quantities
• Challenge network on sell-through and stock re-balancing
• Identify opportunities for regional and local stock transfers
• Challenge the supply chain teams to ensure there are sufficient quantities of permanent product for your category in network of stores
• Support the Senior Director, Merchandising in reviewing Markdown and RTV lists

Requirements

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of previous merchandising/buying experience
• Capable to travel domestically and internationally approximately 2-3 weeks per quarter
• Demonstrate ability to adapt, strong knowledge of luxury market/products and philosophy of the brand
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a clear sense of urgency by effectively prioritizing multiple projects
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as strong knowledge of retail math
• Manage sales and stock to support financial targets
• Partner closely with supply chain and merchandise planners to maximize opportunities and minimize risk
• Build strong relationships with regional partners, corporate partners, and HQ London
• Partner regularly with store teams, and throughout market process and special events
• Travel to key markets to engage and inspire store teams