Gucci Merchandiser - Sydney, Australia - Groupe Kering

Groupe Kering

Verified Company

Sydney, Australia

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Summary

We are looking not only for dreamers, but for Dream-makers At Gucci you will be able to transform your dreams into something real, adding your contribution to the fashion world.

This role is designed for those who feel inspired by our company philosophy and aim to embody its essence. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the brand growth in a challenging yet joyful environment.

Gucci is currently seeking a Merchandiser to join our dynamic team in our Sydney head office.

Job Description:

Your Opportunity

As a Merchandiser for GUCCI you represent the brand to our customers and stakeholders. Acting as a team player you will work collaboratively with your stakeholders to achieve exceptional results.

Working with the Merchandising Manager you will assist with the management categories, including business
- driving initiatives, sales performance analysis, store and competitor visits, collection training and buying preparation.

The Role

Business Driving Activities

Monitor sales, inventory and delivery status and liaise with Inventory Planning, Visual Merchandising, Client Engagement and Retail teams to ensure a strong launch and support the growth of the categories
Analyse the business on a weekly and/or monthly basis and propose business driving actions by identifying opportunities for growth
Work closely with the stores to consolidate product feedback, review business needs and implement action plans
Work closely with the region to ensure there is an optimal assortment in each store, and propose possible adjustments based on sales performance, product feedback, current stock levels and back of house capacities
Support the Merchandising Manager with sales reporting, sell through analysis, competitor analysis and follow up of action plans
Closely partner with the Regional team in buying for all categories, by providing clearly the 'local voice' of each Country/Store in the process in order to customize each assortment to its specific needs to reach full potential and test new opportunities.
Know the market specificity of each store and give constructive feedback to the company, e.g. missing functionality, fitting, sizing etc. as well as special events/holidays and competitor's activities

Learning and Training

Ensure proactive learning and development to maintain product knowledge
Stay current with the local market and latest collections
Visit and work closely with stores to provide product training to selling staff to develop store expertise
Seasonal Buying Activities
Support Regional team in the assortment selection based on the OpentoBuy allocated, assortment guidelines from the Worldwide team and the VM display capacity
Support Regional team in the presentation of the assortment selected to Worldwide team

About You

5 years of relevant Merchandising experience, preferably in the luxury retail industry
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Fashion or similar
Ability to work dynamically in a highvolume environment and effectively manage your time to prioritize your workload
High attention to detail with a good numeric sense
Willing to travel for business both domestically and internationally
Proficiency in using technology and/or learning about updated technologies
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Why work with us?

This is a great opportunity to join the Gucci adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a thriving Atelier in a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow.

Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility.

Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Gucci is made of people who are diverse, talented and unique. You're invited to come and show us the Dream-maker that you are.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

Schedule

Full time

Organization

GUCCI AUSTRALIA PTY LTD