Collection Merchandiser, Accessories

Job Description

Off-White is a new form of luxury brand. Construction and deconstruction go hand in hand, recombining the codes of fashion, design, communication, art and technology. Well thought, well designed and well executed products are aesthetic as well as ethical statements with a contemporary cultural edge.Progress, innovation and diversity. We have taken the notion and development of a fashion brand to a new level altogether. Based in Milan, our creative office absorbs and transforms the heritage of Italian craftsmanship from a contemporary, global perspective on design and trends.Off-White has been expanding its network of directly operated stores landing in the most prominent luxury retail venues across Europe and the United States. We are leveraging the power of physical points of sale to acquire new customers and foster brand loyalty.
BIGLI
Our office in Via Bigli is the heartbeat of Off White where Virgil’s creative and inspirational input is seen throughout the space. Bigli is the community of the Off White Style, Graphic, Marketing and Product teams and is inclusive and disruptive as per definition of the brand Off White
THE ROLE
We are currently looking for a Collection Merchandiser who will support the definition of Off-White collection merchandising strategy for the Leather goods category.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Weekly monitoring of sales providing qualitative comments
• Market and competitor's analysis in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets
• Development of post sales campaign reports (such as: sell in by region/country and worldwide - by line, function, best sellers, etc.)
• Ensure regular competitor analysis and market study.
• Support in the pricing and markdown strategy making
• Support in the preparation of merchandising brief to define the new collections’ structure and requests that will be discussed with the Design team
• Follow up with production to respect the delivery timings
• Participation in the organization of the sales campaigns and production of all supporting materials and buying tools (such as: control of product styles codes, update of KPIs, photos and samples, catalogs and advertising, exit lists)
• Development of training manuals and presentations with detailed product inform

WHO YOU ARE

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role in the fashion/luxury industry.
• Leather goods knowledge, passion for product and technical aspects
• Educational background preferably in business management or similar
• Fluency in English
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Ambition to exceed corporate goals and go the extra mile in the daily work
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility in supporting the team in many different activities with a positive and proactive attitude
• Excellent Excel

REWARDS&BENEFITS

• Great compensation package (in consideration of your professional experience)
• Lunch tickets
• Discounts on all NGG brands and partners including Farfetch and Browns
• Be part of a young, dynamic and innovative company with over 40 different nationalities
• Brand new headquarters located in the centre of Milan

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT
New Guards Group is an equal opportunities employer ensuring that all applicants are treated equally and fairly throughout our recruitment process. We are determined that no applicant experiences discrimination on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, age, gender identity, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran status, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. We continue to build our consciously inclusive culture as part of our Positively FARFETCH strategy throughout our business, partnerships and communities.