Senior Merchandiser WRTW - KLJ

ABOUT THE BRAND

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

In late 2022, Karl Lagerfeld Jeans was established to connect Karl’s legacy to a younger generation. Launched as a premium denim lifestyle brand with a fashion twist, in such a short space of time, the brand has grown to become a key strategic pillar for the House of KARL LAGERFELD. As we grow the business, we are looking to expand our Merchandising function to include an established Senior Merchandiser for our largest division - Women’s Ready To Wear. As the Senior Merchandiser WRTW, you will be responsible for the end-to-end Product Merchandising activities across all categories. This is both a strategic and operational role that provides a lot of opportunities to work cross functionally within the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• RANGE PLANNING & ASSORTMENT
• Define the range plan and retail pricing strategy of the Karl Lagerfeld Jeans collection in collaboration with the Product Director.
• Drive competitor benchmarking and trend research
• Analyze historical data to improve sales performance
• Be a key voice in milestone meetings with Design & Development (e.g. proto review and costing meetings)
• Ensure accurate line list set-up and PLM management alongside Product Development & Design
• GO TO MARKET (WHOLESALE)
• Preparation of online sales tools (Lookbook, Merchandise Video assets) for the relevant sell-in campaigns (4 times a year) including studio attendance.
• Ensure accurate line list set-up and communicate style information to all key divisions
• Work with VM on showroom set up
• Attend and lead sales appointments with key accounts
• Produce and prepare all sell in reports (best sellers, efficiency etc.) after market close
• Continuous alignment with KL sales team on strategic customer management.
• GO TO MARKET (RETAIL)
• Communicate style information to the rest of the company
• Review and approve Ecom imagery for digital usage
• Share weekly sales feedback, analyze sales performance / sell out with the product team
• Liaise with the Buying team on market needs and channel performance
• AD HOC
• Ensure seasonal product calendar is followed through
• Support preparing presentations of the division based on merchandising & product as and when needed.
• MAIN BUSINESS PARTNERS
• Design
• Product Development
• Retail Buying
• Sales
• Operations
• Business Planning
• Marketing
• Digital
• Licensee Partners / Collaborators
• Visual Merchandising

THE PROFILE:

• Bachelor's degree in fashion or Business degree; a degree in fashion is a plus
• 5+ years of experience in Product Merchandising and/or buying or a closely related field at a luxury/contemporary brand; experience with denim is a plus
• Experience in Digital is a plus
• Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written;
• Be up to date with the latest trends and design;
• Ability to judge and balance superior product design/taste level and commercial viability;
• Has an eye for detail and consistency;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Able to work independently as well as in a team;
• Flexible, well-organized, and a positive "can-do" attitude are a must;
• Entrepreneurial spirit and strong business acumen.

Why #TEAMKARL?

• Learning and development courses/training
• Opportunity to make an impact
• Remote working arrangements
• Relocation allowance
• Bonus holidays
• Working in the heart of Amsterdam
• Brand discounts
• And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL

JOIN #TEAMKARL

The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL.

At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.

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If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com