The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.
As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashions and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes, and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances, and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani, and Armani Exchange.
Overview:
As an Ea Men’s Merchandising Manager, you are responsible for the overall buying/merchandising strategy and execution for Retail and Concessions points of distribution in Usa and Mexico. This position requires you to work cross functionally with various depts including Hq merchandising, logistics, It, customer service, planning, wholesale, and the store staff to coordinate and execute the seasonal and replenishment product strategy. You are to develop, analyze and consolidate weekly selling reports. You execute seasonal product rotations between stores to ensure sales to stock efficiency. You ensure the integrity of the product assortment is aligned with the visual display expectations. You are responsible to partner with the planning team on the Open-to-Buy budgets and sku plans vs store capacity. You play a critical part in the organization as you must have the ability to confidently provide reports, numbers, and crucial information to stakeholders. Your goal is to drive sales, margin and inventory turn through keen business acumen, operational excellence and exceptional customer service. You are a go-getter who is hungry to learn and able to work with an entrepreneurial mindset to resolve problem solving tasks. Your skill set includes being analytical and product knowledge focused aligned with the continual evolution of the Ea and Ea7 brand offering.
You will anticipate the needs of the business by providing relevant, timely and actionable analysis. You develop and motivate the team and those around you by fostering a culture of high performance. You live in the details, numbers and processes but think strategically and communicate clearly, with an emphasis on continuous improvement across the organization.
Description of Responsibilities:
Requirements
Qualifications
Company Standards
Company Knowledge
Brand Representation:
Integrates the Company’s Mission Statement and Core Values into all business operations; demonstrates a belief in our Brand and a passion for the business; Tracks market and competitor trends to identify opportunities and maintain competitive edge.
Knowledge of Responsibilities:
Exhibits thorough knowledge of position and departmental requirements; Recognizes interrelationships and knows how position relates to the overall organization globally and domestically; clearly defines and communicates functions and activities in area of responsibility; Integrates departmental information into a coherent whole.
Planning and Forecasting:
Develops a challenging but realistic plan for the sales goals and the group achievement of goals; Orchestrates plans with key departmental leaders; Develops accurate perceptions of the business needs; systematically evaluates alternative actions plans and/or problems and always has a contingency plan; Conclusions are supported by facts.
Systems Knowledge and Analytical Ability:
Possess and utilizes good working knowledge of applicable systems and resources; Able to read and analyze reports in a manner that enhances business results; Complies with and ensures compliance of all company procedures and systems.
Product:
Maintains a keen awareness of product knowledge; provides the stores with product knowledge, current trends, and design information; Provides support and direction for in-store merchandising and display; successfully conducts/supports buy.
Store Relationships:
Possesses an in-depth knowledge of each store and competition; continually seeks information from the stores and incorporates feedback; Maintains constant two-way communication; Demonstrates foresight in the development of projections by location.
Core Competencies for Position Level:
Integrity:
Takes responsibility for own actions; Maintains objective view in negative or emotional situations; Is optimistic; Effectively copes with and manages stress; Directly confronts issues and provides solutions; Demonstrates a passion for the business; Able to interpret the actions and behaviors of others; Develops accurate perceptions of the business needs.
Decision Making/Follow Through:
Makes decisions in a timely manner; Makes positive decision under pressure; Uses a systematic approach to problem solving; Seeks information from available sources to clarify a problem or issue; Communicates decisions consistently and reliably; Knows when to partner in the decision-making process; Deals effectively with ambiguity; Effectively weighs costs and risks
Assertiveness:
Exercises independent judgment; consistently confronts problems in an effective way; Defends ideas/opinions within reason and effectively; is willing to take significant challenges and risks to accomplish goals; Demonstrates self-confidence
Initiative:
Does more than is minimally required; Sets and maintains priorities; Generates solutions and actively participates in their implementation through to completion; Exhibits high motivation; Demonstrates a high sense of urgency; Seeks resources to improve results; Sets realistic goals and action plans; Insures initiative in subordinates
Time Management/Organization:
Uses time effectively; is productive; is detailed oriented and accurate; Handles multiple tasks/projects; Identifies problems/issues before they occur; Breaks down complicated tasks into manageable parts; systematically evaluates alternative actions/plans; always has a contingency plan.
Analytical:
Conclusions are supported by facts; Knows how to read and analyze reports and results; Integrates different information into a coherent whole; Writes reports/documentation in a timely and effective manner.
Communication:
Knows how and when to communicate; Listens effectively; possesses and uses effective written skills; Communicates with a sensitivity and understanding of the listeners needs, insuring comprehension; Possesses and uses effective verbal skills.
Relationships/Teambuilding:
Is able to establish good relationships with associates in all departments; Collaborates well with others; Exhibits enthusiasm and commitment to team; is approachable; Shares information and expertise; creates a positive work environment; Uses diplomacy and tact; Incorporates ideas of others; Demonstrates passion
Versatility/Flexibility:
Willing to follow new direction; is open to receiving feedback and uses feedback effectively; is able to adapt to unexpected events; Keeps an open mind.
Leadership/ Coaching:
Is able to influence the actions and opinions of others; Knows how to gain respect and cooperation; Develops training plans and insures effective training results; Provides consistent constructive feedback; Is patient with people as they learn; Recognizes and praises good work; Able to manage/work with associates of varied abilities; Reaches goals through the performance of others; Utilizes experience and expertise to assist others in achieving their goals
Knowledge of Responsibilities:
Exhibits thorough knowledge of positions requirements; Recognizes interrelationships and know how position relates to the organization; Learns quickly; Tracks and communicates market, seasonal and competitor trends; Insures the validity of information
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.
As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.
As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.
As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.
As a service to our candidates we present 1000’s of luxury industry roles as part of our Marketplace offering. For these jobs you will be forwarded to the brand to apply directly.
The Armani Group is one of the leading fashion and luxury goods groups in the world today with 10,500 direct employees, 12 production plants and more than 2,704 boutiques in 60 countries around the world. It designs, manufactures, distributes and retails fashion and lifestyle products including apparel, accessories, eyewear, watches, jewelry, home interiors, fragrances and cosmetics under a range of brand names: Giorgio Armani, Emporio Armani and A|X Armani Exchange.