GUCCI - Kids Collection Merchandiser

Job description

Summary
Role Mission

Reporting to the Kids Merchandising Manager, you will support the team in defining the new collection structure, developing fashion knowledge and staying up to date with the latest fashion and luxury goods industry trends.
You will join a dynamic and passionate team and be in constant interaction with other departments, such as Product Development department, Regional Buying teams, Retail Merchandising teams, etc.
The role is based in our Gucci Hub in Florence, home to many corporate business and staff departments of our company.

Job Description

Your key activities will include:  

·  Development of training manuals and presentations with detailed product information on each collection for regional buyers
·  Market and competitor's analysis in terms of product and pricing positioning in the different markets
·  Support in the preparation of merchandising plans to define the new collections’ structure and requests that will be discussed with the Design team
·  Participation in the organization of the sales campaigns and production of all supporting materials and buying tools (such as: control of product styles codes, photos and samples, catalogs and advertising, exit lists, talking line lists)
·  Development of post sales campaign reports (such as: sell in by region/country and worldwide - by line, function, best sellers, etc.)

Things that should be in your background:  

·  At least 2-3 years of relevant experience as merchandiser or buyer in the fashion/luxury goods industry
·  Educational background preferably in business management or similar 
·  Fluency in Italian and English 

Other Attributes that will help you in this role:  

·  Strong product sensitivity and passion for Ready to Wear category 
·  Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills 
·  Ambition to exceed corporate goals, drive business results and go the extra mile in the daily work 
·  Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment 
·  Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

Job Type
Regular

Start Date
2020-02-18

Schedule
Full time

Organization
GUCCIO GUCCI S.P.A.