Retail Merchandising Manager

ph3GENERAL ROLE /h3 /brpThe Retail Merchandising Manager will be responsible for the strategic definition and coordination of the product assortment across the Benelux
- Nordics subsidiary (7 stores in 5 countries), contributing to the achievement of the sales budget and the growth of turnover. The Retail Merchandising Manager will be in charge of a team of 2 Retail Merchandisers, each focused on a specific group of métiers (Soft -Hard Luxury). The Retail Merchandising Manager will have the responsibility of the Fashion métiers. The Retail Merchandising Manager will act as a key point of reference for internal stakeholders and central teams in Paris. The position is based at Brussels HQ and requires occasional travel to Paris and across the region. /p /br /brh3MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES /h3 /brpContribute to budget achievement and be Métier and market expert /p /brul /brliMonitor sales target (budget) across Métiers while managing ST and MOS objectives with close collaboration to store teams; /li /brliProduce reliable and regular reporting both quantitative and qualitative on activity by Métier and by store. Share the appropriate level of information with the subsidiary and store teams, the European RM team. /li /brliImplement action plans in collaboration with Retail, Training and Retail Planning to adjust the purchasing strategy accordingly; /li /brliConnect to store teams to better understand trends and adapt the product strategy accordingly; /li /brliAnalyze competitors’ trends and price positioning. /li /br /ul /br /brh3Manage Buyings Optimize assortment inventory /h3 /brul /brliCollaborate with Retail Planning Manager on the OTB preparation: share key strategic information, key opportunities of each Métier in line with the overall filiale strategy, /li /brliPrepare buying sessions and propose a strategy for each Métier ahead of Previews / Podiums, aligned with the needs of the different stores in close collaboration with store managers; /li /brliSupport the stores in their freedom of buying to ensure a unique but coherent offer to enhance the store identities; /li /brliPropose an assortment and sizing of the offer that meets the objectives in terms of width and depth. Ensure to develop the novelties while protecting our best sellers; /li /brliCollaborate with Retail Supply Planner defining the assortment of permanents items, propose adjustments based on performance and store input about client profile; /li /brliCollaborate with the Retail Planning department on stock optimization, rebalancing and reorders opportunities; /li /br /ul /br /brh3Ensure proper execution and animation of the product strategy /h3 /brul /brliEnsure the successful launch of collections and new arrivals in collaboration with Retail Supply Planning, VM, Store and Training teams; /li /brliDevelop a deep understanding of each store and contribute to the definition of the 360-animation plan with the Retail; /li /brliEstablish regular routines with stores to monitor performance and adjust strategy based on their specific needs; /li /brliDevelop, nurture and animate the Fashion métiers partners to achieve sales and ST targets /li /brliBuild a strong connection with VM to prepare store buying and translate the product strategy into actionable VM plans support sales and sell through objectives /li /brliWork close to Retail Client Experience and Métier to prepare curated product offer for commercial animations and client events. /li /br /ul /br /brh3Build strong connections with the Subsidiary, Store management, Europe, Métiers teams /h3 /brul /brliCollaborate closely with the Retail Planning, Retail Supply Planning Visual Merchandising teams, as well as with Retail, Communication and Finance departments /li /brliCommunicate and ensure that the subsidiary’s vision, buying strategy, and priorities for the development of each Métier and the entity are clear and well understood by all stakeholders; /li /brliBe an active member of the community of Merchandising managers in Europe; /li /brliBuild partnerships with Europe, Métiers and other subsidiaries by setting up regular sharing points on subsidiary updates; /li /brliPartner with the Métiers to implement their strategy locally. Be the key link between the stores and the Métiers: share feedback and key information and needs for specific subsidiary events /li /br /ul /br /brh3Manage and develop the team of Retail Merchandisers and nurture links with Retail Planning Supply and VM /h3 /brul /brliNurture and develop talent within your retail merchandising team. /li /brliMotivate your team by recognizing individual achievements and collective contributions; /li /brliCreate a positive sense of team spirit, encouraging engagement and open communication; /li /brliConduct regular feedback sessions, identify training needs, and lead annual performance reviews; /li /brliNurture close collaboration with Retail Planning Supply and VM manager to ensure a strong collaboration and a 360° approach to the bus