Merchandiser

Role Overview

The Merchandiser will oversee the buying process to curate commercially successful product collections for a defined regional market while contributing to the company's overarching strategic objectives. This role demands integration of buying plans with business goals and active influence on the company's strategic path.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership and management of the regional business unit.
• Lead and contribute to implementing the Versace Buying strategy during buying periods.
• Understand and fulfill specific individual store and product requirements, maintaining accountability for store assortment budgets.
• Customize product assortments by store, considering brand strategy, sales history, and customer demographics, balancing volume-driving and image-enhancing pieces to create distinct offerings per store.
• Manage in-season range adjustments to maximize revenue and align trading efforts correctly.
• Collaborate closely with the Global Merchandising team to ensure regional product demands are met and relevant trends are communicated.
• Work alongside Visual Merchandising to ensure product displays comply with VM standards in stores.
• Liaise with VP Retail and Store Managers to gather product feedback and identify market opportunities.
• Coordinate with Regional Marketing to emphasize key campaigns and activations in the area.
• Develop and implement action plans to enhance sales in categories performing below expectations.
• Create product training materials and present buying strategies to internal teams.
• Manage buying and allocation for licensed categories such as Fragrances, Watches, and Sunglasses.
• Partner with the Planning team on allocation decisions for new styles, markdown strategies, and promotional activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in business or fashion merchandising.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in a high-paced, sales-focused environment.
• Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other computer applications.
• Deep understanding of customer profiles and brand positioning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a team-oriented approach, comfortable interacting with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Availability to work onsite in the New York City office three to four days per week.

Desired Attributes

• Strategic thinker capable of delivering results and fostering a high-performance culture.
• Proven capacity to balance strategic and tactical priorities in a challenging, fast-paced setting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with creative and innovative problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

As required by pay transparency regulations, the salary for this position will range from $75,000 to $100,000 annually, varying based on qualifications and experience.

Versace is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, emphasizing equal opportunity regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic traits, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected classification.