SAINT LAURENT Merchandising Manager
Kering
Hong Kong, 75, 75007
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07/24/2023
SAINT LAURENT Merchandising ManagerSaint Laurent - Regular
Hong Kong - Hong Kong SARABOUT SAINT LAURENT
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.
In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.
ROLE
This position is based in the Hong Kong Saint Laurent office, directly reporting to General Merchandising Manager supporting the merchandising activities across Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Responsible for planning and directing the merchandising strategies and ensuring that product mix is available to meet customer demands whilst driving the business forward in the merchandise category.
MISSION
Work closely with the General Merchandising Manager, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to set the Open-To-Buy Plans for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Achieve seasonal sales and sell-through targets based on the seasonal business plan
Responsible for merchandise mix and assortment planning in accordance with respective merchandising strategies set by senior management for different Direct Operating Stores (DOS)
Monitor inventory, delivery and reordering situations to ensure appropriate levels of stock are maintained across all categories, and responsible for merchandise allocations to DOS and co-ordination with stores and warehouse for stock replenishment issues
Monitor sales and sell-through situations and initiate appropriate strategies and tactics to liquidate stocks and boost sales, and take care of all mark-down/mark-up and merchandise related issues for seasonal sale periods
Provide seasonal product training and fashion trend information to the retail staff
Work closely with Public Relations, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising departments on promotional and visual presentation activities
Liaise with the retail team to establish a balanced range of merchandise and make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximize sales potentials of full price merchandise and sales within the store
Regularly report to the General Merchandising Manager for sales performance, merchandise mix, inventory situations and important issues, etc.
Monitor and review performance of merchandising teams, identifying individuals staff performance improvement of KPIs and career development
Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure the team members can meet and exceed the requirements of their roles
Drive seasonal buying sessions and ensure seasonal assortment & selections order to achieve sales plan
Work closely with GMM & Planner to set up sales forecast of each category and products
Be a key person to identify business opportunities in WRTW, Women’s shoes & Business Units by closely monitoring the market trend and competitors’ activities
Assist in other ad hoc duties and projects
PROFILE
Degree holder with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in merchandising or buying for luxury fashion brands
Analytical with good numeric sense, details-oriented and good execution skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently
Mature and adaptable to fast pace working environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
Good command of English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
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SAINT LAURENT Merchandising ManagerSaint Laurent - Regular
Hong Kong - Hong Kong SARABOUT SAINT LAURENT
Founded in 1961, Yves Saint Laurent was the first couture house to introduce the concept of luxury prêt-à-porter in a 1966 collection called ‘Rive Gauche’, synonymous with youth and freedom. This shift represented a first critical step in the modernization of fashion and revolutionized the socio-cultural landscape.
In 1999, the luxury goods division of the Kering Group acquired Yves Saint Laurent and, under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello since April 2016, continues to position the house at the summit of the luxury universe.
Today, Saint Laurent collections include women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, shoes, handbags, small leather goods, jewelry, scarves, ties and eyewear.
ROLE
This position is based in the Hong Kong Saint Laurent office, directly reporting to General Merchandising Manager supporting the merchandising activities across Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan. Responsible for planning and directing the merchandising strategies and ensuring that product mix is available to meet customer demands whilst driving the business forward in the merchandise category.
MISSION
Work closely with the General Merchandising Manager, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan to set the Open-To-Buy Plans for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan
Achieve seasonal sales and sell-through targets based on the seasonal business plan
Responsible for merchandise mix and assortment planning in accordance with respective merchandising strategies set by senior management for different Direct Operating Stores (DOS)
Monitor inventory, delivery and reordering situations to ensure appropriate levels of stock are maintained across all categories, and responsible for merchandise allocations to DOS and co-ordination with stores and warehouse for stock replenishment issues
Monitor sales and sell-through situations and initiate appropriate strategies and tactics to liquidate stocks and boost sales, and take care of all mark-down/mark-up and merchandise related issues for seasonal sale periods
Provide seasonal product training and fashion trend information to the retail staff
Work closely with Public Relations, Retail Operations, and Visual Merchandising departments on promotional and visual presentation activities
Liaise with the retail team to establish a balanced range of merchandise and make recommendations for changes and improvements to maximize sales potentials of full price merchandise and sales within the store
Regularly report to the General Merchandising Manager for sales performance, merchandise mix, inventory situations and important issues, etc.
Monitor and review performance of merchandising teams, identifying individuals staff performance improvement of KPIs and career development
Provide on the job training and coaching to ensure the team members can meet and exceed the requirements of their roles
Drive seasonal buying sessions and ensure seasonal assortment & selections order to achieve sales plan
Work closely with GMM & Planner to set up sales forecast of each category and products
Be a key person to identify business opportunities in WRTW, Women’s shoes & Business Units by closely monitoring the market trend and competitors’ activities
Assist in other ad hoc duties and projects
PROFILE
Degree holder with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in merchandising or buying for luxury fashion brands
Analytical with good numeric sense, details-oriented and good execution skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently
Mature and adaptable to fast pace working environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office especially Excel and PowerPoint
Good command of English, Cantonese and Mandarin
Saint Laurent is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.
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