BOTTEGA VENETA Merchandising Manager, Women's Leather Goods

We are currently seeking a Women’s Leather Goods Buyer who will report to the Vice President of Merchandising as part of our dynamic team in New York.

How you will contribute:

Strategy & Analytics

• Analyze selling by model, fabric, color and size on a frequent basis to provide feedback to the Central Buying team in order to improve future purchase decisions, seasonal sell-thru and in-season stock management.  
• Research trends, review existing merchandise to ensure products remain competitive, and recognize changes in demand within each market.
• Create selling reports and provide historical recaps to analyze and communicate business performance.
• Maintain regular communication with stores to understand market needs, challenges and opportunities.
• Follow-up with stores on sales, sell thru, merchandise transfers, and reorders.
• Perform end of season department analysis: best sellers, slow sellers, months of supply, inventory levels, color and size analysis.
• Manage and organize pricing strategies as well as markdowns each season.
• Develop seasonal sales plans and Open-to-Buy for respective categories with Merchandising Planner.
• Compile pricing analysis vs. competitors for basic and seasonal product for Milan Headquarters.
• Communicate with Milan regarding deliveries, available stock and reorders.
• Recommend reorders and special orders based on business needs, trends and stock levels.
• Collaborate with Milan headquarters frequently on sales performance, product issues, and competitive landscape.
• Manage stock levels to maximize inventory within stores with the execution of transfers/consolidations.
• Ensure stock optimization through transfers, balances between both stores and warehouses.
• Coordinate product for new store openings: merchandising, training, shipment and deliveries.

Product Feedback & Training

• Attend four markets a year to write the orders for Leather Goods.
• Partner with various departments to create unique and personalized client experiences. 
• Develop and execute seasonal trunk shows.
• Demonstrate agility and own processes related to client special orders to complete the clients purchase journey.
• Ensure communication regarding product needs, sales trends, stock needs, general opportunities and all other relevant product information is shared with the Central Buying team in Milan to generate optimal buys with each collection.
• Allocate all buys by individual stores based on market needs, historical data, and key message of collection.
• Produce individual buy books per store for each collection.
• Partner with store associates and managers to obtain client feedback on merchandising assortment.
• Demonstrate passion for the product while maintaining empathy for the store staff/clientele.
• Educate retail teams on each collection by communicating merchandising strategies based on buy, selling points, and raise awareness of season’s trends. 
• Collaborate across various departments on an as-needed basis (i.e. Visual Merchandising, Retail, Communications, etc.).

Who you are:

• At least 4-5 years of previous merchandising/buying experience
• Capable to travel domestically and internationally approximately 3-4 weeks per quarter
• Ability to work in a team, possess organizational awareness and flexibility
• Demonstrate ability to adapt, strong knowledge of luxury market/products and philosophy of the brand
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain a clear sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment by effectively prioritizing multiple projects
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as strong knowledge of retail math

Salary Range- New York:

Annual base salary of $115,000 - $120,000 (plus discretionary bonus)

Why work with us?

This is a fabulous opportunity to join the Kering adventure and to actively contribute to the development of the business by becoming part of a global Luxury Group that offers endless possibilities to learn and grow. Talent development is a managerial principle at Kering and we are committed to fostering internal mobility. Our common vision promotes leadership skills and helps every employee to reach their full potential in a stimulating and fulfilling workplace environment.

Kering is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background. 

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