Loewe Merchandising Manager for W’s Category

Mission Statement We are seeking for a passionate candidate to lead and further develop our Women’s business, either in LG or RTW/Shoes business. Our expectation is a candidate who is proactive & innovative to propose creative ideas or actions to further grow the brand, and who can think out of the box. Brand Development  Identify growth opportunities from not just product standpoint, but also from 360 approach, collaborating with other functions  Investigate and input HQ local market needs and trends in order to reflect them on product development  Together with Retail Director and Retail team, contribute to retail development Strategic buying  Build seasonal buying strategies in taking consideration of display and exposure, and managing local retail & marketing activities  Work on clustering (build an assortment based on tailor made store needs & demands)  Selection of Japanese assortment in close cooperation with Paris merchandising team Boost sales  Achieve sales & sell through target for all seasons  Identify sales opportunities from product, retail, VM or marketing perspective and implement action plans  Execute meaningful and impactful collection training for stores and other functions  Maintain proper inventory of each store by efficient allocation, replenishment, and remerchandising  Build a strong W’s team coordinating with specialists of each store  Maintain creative and pragmatic Visual Merchandising collaborating with VM team Experience : 3 to 5 years relevant experience, preferably in retail industry in Japan（Thorough understanding of the Japanese market is essential） Educational Background : Degree holder in relevant discipline Others: Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Confidence in presenting ideas and concepts to others Languages : English - Business level. Japanese – Native level