Retail Outlets Merchandising Lead Europe

JOB DESCRIPTION

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About the role

As Retail Outlet Merchandising Lead youll shape and execute the merchandising strategy for our Factory Outlet (FO) business across Europe and manage the product selection for North Africa. Youll combine deep product knowledge a strong commercial mindset and a data-driven approach to curate compelling assortments that drive profitability brand heat and consumer engagement.

Partnering closely with cross-functional teams including merchandising planning marketing retail operations asset recovery and visual merchandising youll ensure the outlet channel reflects the Levis brand promise while meeting the needs of value-conscious consumers. Reporting to the VP Merchandising Europe youll play a critical role in executing our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and Execute with Impact strategies balancing seasonal newness with commercial relevance while closely monitoring performance and adapting as needed.

What youll be doing

• Lead assortment and seasonal product strategies for Factory Outlet Europe and North Africa with a focus on profitable growth and strong brand storytelling

• Define key item and monthly product strategies that balance core and newness aligned with seasonal Big Ideas and SBP (Strategic Business Plan) priorities

• Build assortments by store type and grading ensuring alignment with product strategy and pricing across channels

• Collaborate on pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability ensuring clear market positioning versus mainline stores

• Be the voice of the consumer - using data trends KPIs and store feedback to inform product selections and identify market opportunities

• Own FO product briefs and initiate local development when needed

• Monitor performance weekly (sell-out ROS sell-through) and drive in-season actions in partnership with the trading team

• Support inventory optimisation and left-to-sell reduction efforts without compromising brand equity

• Partner with cross-functional teams (planning marketing VM/BX) to bring assortments to life in-store

• Execute go-to-market strategies in alignment with global guidelines

• Maintain range plans line plans directive assortments PLM data and tools with merchandising ops

• Present product strategy in internal meetings with confidence passion and consistency

• Stay ahead of outlet market trends consumer behaviour and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge

• Onboard and mentor junior team members fostering a high-performing collaborative culture

• Regularly visit FO stores (min. once per month) to strengthen market consumer and competitor insight

• Be a strong thought partner to peers sharing best practices and adapting strategies based on retail KPIs and field feedback

About you

Education & experience

• Bachelors degree in Business Merchandising Fashion Design or a related field (or equivalent experience)

• 5 years of experience in apparel merchandising ideally in outlet or off-price retail environments.

• Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to drive sales manage inventory and deliver profitability

• Deep knowledge of FO specific dynamics consumer behaviour and competitive outlet environments

Skills & qualities

• Highly analytical with experience in tools like Power BI and Tableau

• Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages a plus

• Strong communication presentation and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and lead without authority

• Strategic and consumer-obsessed mindset with a love for product and innovation

• Experience with VM/BX execution lifecycle planning and assortment storytelling

• Resilient and adaptable able to thrive in fast-paced evolving environments

• Inclusive collaborative and team-focused leader who fosters growth in others

Location & travel

• Youll be located at our new Brussels Head Office

• This role requires approximately 20% travel

Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures backgrounds and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

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