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Market:NY - New York
Industry Segment:Luxury FashionLuxury Menswear
Category:Merchandising
Seniority:Associate
Job Type:Full time

Etro, an illustrious Italian luxury fashion brand, was established in 1968 by the visionary Gerolamo “Gimmo” Etro. Originally a textile design company, the brand’s designs were deeply inspired by Gimmo’s extensive collection of 300 antique shawls. Over the years, the paisley pattern emerged as a significant design element, becoming a defining motif closely associated with Etro’s identity. The company’s keen eye for unique aesthetics was further emphasized when they debuted a furnishing textiles line in 1981, inspired by a trip to India. As Etro evolved, it expanded its product range to include leather goods, home collections, and fragrances, each product bearing the brand’s distinctive touch.

Etro’s commitment to innovation and quality led to impressive growth, reporting $372 million in annual revenue by 2018. By 2021, the brand had a global presence, with 140 flagships in 58 countries and a newly opened subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. A significant milestone in the company’s journey was marked in 2021 when L Catterton acquired a 60% stake in Etro. The following year, the brand welcomed a new era of creative leadership, appointing the renowned designer Marco De Vincenzo as the creative director for their women’s, men’s, and home collections.

In 2023, Marco de Vincenzo introduced his first collection as Etro’s creative director, marking an exciting shift in the brand’s design philosophy. De Vincenzo embraced the challenge of revealing Etro’s untapped potential, exploring a wider range of possibilities beyond the brand’s traditional aesthetics. His designs moved away from the iconic paisley pattern and boho aesthetics, leaning towards more structured and compact materials. His radical romanticism and bold visuals were beautifully expressed through new jacquard textures and decorative motifs. Despite the simplicity of shapes to cater to the mix-and-match preferences of younger audiences, every piece was crafted with exquisite detail, featuring embroideries, intarsia, and appliqués with a bold, theatrical appeal. Under de Vincenzo’s creative helm, the Etro brand continues to explore new horizons while staying true to its roots.

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Specific responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:

  • Develop financial plans in partnership with Buyer and planner.
  • Achieve planned sales and margin goals and drive all aspects of merchandising.
  • Support Buyer in preparing and presenting monthly forecast recaps on the business.
  • Plan and align the ‘buy’ strategy to optimize local store needs/demands.
  • Responsible for managing purchase orders according to plan and forecast and liaising with stores to ensure demands captured.
  • Select reliable and quality vendors to source the best available products at the best possible terms.
  • Continuously evaluate vendors and procedures within buying office and provide/action recommendations for more effective business practices.
  • Attend market shows as required to select and assemble collections and product assortments based on analysis of customer buying patterns, assessment of competitors, and predictions of future trends – select the range, type, quantity, color, size, price, etc. and negotiate competitive bids to purchase within budgets and to drive profit.
  • Ensure timely delivery of merchandise, initiate cancellations or negotiate discounts on late deliveries as appropriate.
  • In partnership with the buyer and planning, manage open-to-buy to maximize business opportunities and inventory control; make timely profitability decisions, review existing inventory performance indicators and react quickly to change in demand, logistics and trends.
  • Drive communication and relationships with store partners; proactively seek customer feedback through store partners on responds to choices made and to market needs.
  • Ensure product information and PK sessions are available to store teams.
  • Enable strong working relationships with internal partners (ie. Planning, Marketing, Visual, Merchandising, Stores, etc.) to collaboratively maintain integrity of the brand and buying strategy.
  • Implement specific marketing plans for each department, based on advertising results and discussion with Marketing department and vendors, to maximize brand exposure and increase sales and profitability; participate in promotional activities. Ensure advertised merchandise is adequately quantified and delivered in-store sufficiently in advance.

The ideal candidate:

  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in Business or Retail Management, or equivalent experience.
  • Ability to clearly articulate and demonstrate how to evaluate a merchandise assortment.
  • Sound knowledge of planning and purchasing principles and practices, particularly retail math.
  • Strong customer insights capabilities and customer-centric approach to business.
  • Highly collaborative and hands on approach to managing portfolio; make strategic recommendations to continuously assess portfolio performance and raise the bar.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills; ability to speak to portfolio performance at regular review meetings.
  • Proven ability to handle strategic negotiations and build strong working relationships with internal and external partners.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with merchant systems.

MarketNY - New York
Industry SegmentLuxury FashionLuxury Menswear
CategoryMerchandising
SeniorityAssociate
Job TypeFull time

Etro, an illustrious Italian luxury fashion brand, was established in 1968 by the visionary Gerolamo “Gimmo” Etro. Originally a textile design company, the brand’s designs were deeply inspired by Gimmo’s extensive collection of 300 antique shawls. Over the years, the paisley pattern emerged as a significant design element, becoming a defining motif closely associated with Etro’s identity. The company’s keen eye for unique aesthetics was further emphasized when they debuted a furnishing textiles line in 1981, inspired by a trip to India. As Etro evolved, it expanded its product range to include leather goods, home collections, and fragrances, each product bearing the brand’s distinctive touch.

Etro’s commitment to innovation and quality led to impressive growth, reporting $372 million in annual revenue by 2018. By 2021, the brand had a global presence, with 140 flagships in 58 countries and a newly opened subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. A significant milestone in the company’s journey was marked in 2021 when L Catterton acquired a 60% stake in Etro. The following year, the brand welcomed a new era of creative leadership, appointing the renowned designer Marco De Vincenzo as the creative director for their women’s, men’s, and home collections.

In 2023, Marco de Vincenzo introduced his first collection as Etro’s creative director, marking an exciting shift in the brand’s design philosophy. De Vincenzo embraced the challenge of revealing Etro’s untapped potential, exploring a wider range of possibilities beyond the brand’s traditional aesthetics. His designs moved away from the iconic paisley pattern and boho aesthetics, leaning towards more structured and compact materials. His radical romanticism and bold visuals were beautifully expressed through new jacquard textures and decorative motifs. Despite the simplicity of shapes to cater to the mix-and-match preferences of younger audiences, every piece was crafted with exquisite detail, featuring embroideries, intarsia, and appliqués with a bold, theatrical appeal. Under de Vincenzo’s creative helm, the Etro brand continues to explore new horizons while staying true to its roots.

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Etro
New York
Luxury Fashion, Luxury Menswear
Full time
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About Etro

Etro, an illustrious Italian luxury fashion brand, was established in 1968 by the visionary Gerolamo “Gimmo” Etro. Originally a textile design company, the brand’s designs were deeply inspired by Gimmo’s extensive collection of 300 antique shawls. Over the years, the paisley pattern emerged as a significant design element, becoming a defining motif closely associated with Etro’s identity. The company’s keen eye for unique aesthetics was further emphasized when they debuted a furnishing textiles line in 1981, inspired by a trip to India. As Etro evolved, it expanded its product range to include leather goods, home collections, and fragrances, each product bearing the brand’s distinctive touch.

Etro’s commitment to innovation and quality led to impressive growth, reporting $372 million in annual revenue by 2018. By 2021, the brand had a global presence, with 140 flagships in 58 countries and a newly opened subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. A significant milestone in the company’s journey was marked in 2021 when L Catterton acquired a 60% stake in Etro. The following year, the brand welcomed a new era of creative leadership, appointing the renowned designer Marco De Vincenzo as the creative director for their women’s, men’s, and home collections.

In 2023, Marco de Vincenzo introduced his first collection as Etro’s creative director, marking an exciting shift in the brand’s design philosophy. De Vincenzo embraced the challenge of revealing Etro’s untapped potential, exploring a wider range of possibilities beyond the brand’s traditional aesthetics. His designs moved away from the iconic paisley pattern and boho aesthetics, leaning towards more structured and compact materials. His radical romanticism and bold visuals were beautifully expressed through new jacquard textures and decorative motifs. Despite the simplicity of shapes to cater to the mix-and-match preferences of younger audiences, every piece was crafted with exquisite detail, featuring embroideries, intarsia, and appliqués with a bold, theatrical appeal. Under de Vincenzo’s creative helm, the Etro brand continues to explore new horizons while staying true to its roots.

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Associate Buyer

Posted 1 year ago
New York
Market: NY - New York
Industry Segment: Luxury Fashion, Luxury Menswear
Category: Merchandising
Seniority: Associate
Job Type: Full time

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Associate Buyer
Etro
New York
Luxury Fashion, Luxury Menswear
Full time
Posted 1 year ago

In House Role

Brobston Group is managing the hiring process. Our team screens all applicants and coaches you through the interview process.

Job Description
About Etro

Etro, an illustrious Italian luxury fashion brand, was established in 1968 by the visionary Gerolamo “Gimmo” Etro. Originally a textile design company, the brand’s designs were deeply inspired by Gimmo’s extensive collection of 300 antique shawls. Over the years, the paisley pattern emerged as a significant design element, becoming a defining motif closely associated with Etro’s identity. The company’s keen eye for unique aesthetics was further emphasized when they debuted a furnishing textiles line in 1981, inspired by a trip to India. As Etro evolved, it expanded its product range to include leather goods, home collections, and fragrances, each product bearing the brand’s distinctive touch.

Etro’s commitment to innovation and quality led to impressive growth, reporting $372 million in annual revenue by 2018. By 2021, the brand had a global presence, with 140 flagships in 58 countries and a newly opened subsidiary in Seoul, South Korea. A significant milestone in the company’s journey was marked in 2021 when L Catterton acquired a 60% stake in Etro. The following year, the brand welcomed a new era of creative leadership, appointing the renowned designer Marco De Vincenzo as the creative director for their women’s, men’s, and home collections.

In 2023, Marco de Vincenzo introduced his first collection as Etro’s creative director, marking an exciting shift in the brand’s design philosophy. De Vincenzo embraced the challenge of revealing Etro’s untapped potential, exploring a wider range of possibilities beyond the brand’s traditional aesthetics. His designs moved away from the iconic paisley pattern and boho aesthetics, leaning towards more structured and compact materials. His radical romanticism and bold visuals were beautifully expressed through new jacquard textures and decorative motifs. Despite the simplicity of shapes to cater to the mix-and-match preferences of younger audiences, every piece was crafted with exquisite detail, featuring embroideries, intarsia, and appliqués with a bold, theatrical appeal. Under de Vincenzo’s creative helm, the Etro brand continues to explore new horizons while staying true to its roots.

Associate Buyer

Etro

New York

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