BALENCIAGA - Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser - HF

Summary

BALENCIAGA Senior RTW Collection Merchandiser (H/F)

About us

Cristbal Balenciaga founded the House in 1917 in his home of Spain. In 1937 he established the brand in Paris designing its collections there until 1968. Cristbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as the master of us all by Christian Dior and as The Couturier of the Couturiers by Gabrielle Chanel. The ultramodern shapes were trademarks of the house. While the brands identity is firmly rooted in its highly conceptual prtporter collections its leather goods footwear and accessories experience worldwide success as well. Among the archetypal products of the House are its handbag collections. A new focus on the development of Balenciaga readytowear collections for men was quickly established as highly successful. Since October 2015 Demna has designed both mens and womens collections as the artistic director. The Balenciaga House part of the Kering group since 2001 is one of the most influential names in fashion.

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Senior Collection Merchandiser who will report to the RTW Collection Merchandising & Special Projects Director.

Your opportunity

As part of the RTW & Special Projects Collection Merchandising team you will be participating in the fullround construction process of all Balenciagas global RTW collections and special projects. You will oversee the following tasks and missions in this framework.

How you will contribute

Collection Development and Management:
Define the collection strategy by considering brand DNA market trends and consumer needs.
Oversee the collection plan ensuring a balanced offering across categories prices volumes and margins and followup development.
Collaborate closely with creative teams to ensure harmony between artistic vision and commercial potential.

Strategic Analysis and Monitoring:
Conduct indepth monitoring of luxury trends customer behaviors and competitor performance.
Analyze the results of previous collections (sales sellthrough margins) to identify opportunities and areas for improvement.
Provide strategic insights to guide future product and collection development.

Project Management and Coordination:
Ensure collaboration between coordination development production retail and wholesale departments to meet deadlines quality standards and overall consistency.
Actively participate in key stages such as showrooms and collection presentations.
Ensure that each product meets the expectations of target markets while embodying the brands DNA.

Leadership and Team Management:
Supervise junior members of the merchandising team guiding them in their missions and developing their skills.
Work with management to guide strategic decisions related to collections and commercial priorities.

Performance Optimization:
Monitor the performance of collections after launch and recommend adjustments to maximize their impact.
Implement tools and processes to improve data analysis and its use in decisionmaking.
Prepare strategic reports including detailed insights on sales trends and opportunities.

Who you are

A technical specialist with solid understanding of the luxury/fashion market and key players

An individual with a product sensitivity strong analytical ability both quantitative and qualitative proven ability to manage various projects at different development stages

A person with strong interpersonal skills ability to work with transversal teams ability to be flexible and reactive fluent in English and French Italian would be a plus.

An individual who is an expert in the Pack Office (Excel Powerpoint) PLM and InDesign will be a plus.

Why work with us

This is a role within an international environment and a fastgrowing House. You develop your expertise in a culture where everyones uniqueness is valued. You enhance your creativity innovation and influencing skills by creating and developing corporate learning & development strategies at global level.

Balenciaga is committed to thriving your professional development within the House or in the Kering group. We empower leaders to create build and sustain high performing teams that excel in . We guide every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Diversity Commitment

Balenciaga is committed to fostering a diverse workforce. We believe that diversity in all its forms gender age nationality culture disability sexual orientation enriches the workplace and our client experience. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome all applications and select our talents based on competencies and in alignment with our brand behaviors. Setting people for success is what we live for. It is part of our interview process to discuss with you how to excel in our company.

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

Schedule

Full time

Organization

BALENCIAGA S.A.S.