Summary

If you are a Dream-maker, this is the place for you. Together, we’ll create the real fabric of Gucci. A community of people united by the same passion: breaking new ground in the fashion world and beyond.

Job Description

Role Mission

The Gucci Merchandising Manager - Men’s Shoes is responsible for the buying activities of these categories for the retail and eCommerce channels in North America. As the Merchandising Manager, you will buy with client centric focus, tailor the assortment for each market and store, and ensure seamless cross-functional in-season cooperation with other departments to support brand objectives and maximize sales and sell-through.

Key Accountabilities

Buying

Adapt and implement the Worldwide (WW) buying strategy at the regional level based on market’s specificities/prioritiesCollaborate and coordinate special projects across categories during the buying campaign (capsules, holidays, buy now wear now, precious skin, caravans, etc.)Perform in-season analysis and strategy proposal to optimize assortments by storeEnsure that the carryover product assortment is consistently monitored and revised to maximize potential by storeCoordinate and collaborate across various regional functions on launches, new store openings, renovations, closures, events, etc.Coordinate with Inventory Planning to define the rules for stock distribution of newness and carry over stylesMonitor in-season cancellation proposals and follow up with Inventory Planning and Supply ChainPartner with other Merchandising team members in cohesive development and execution of merchandise assortment and buying plans

Analysis and Feedback

Monitor category business to maximize business priorities/opportunitiesMonitor sales and sell-through and initiate appropriate strategies and tactics to optimize stock and boost salesReview competitor activity and monitor internal and external pricing to raise opportunities to optimize positioning on key productsCollect and share qualitative comments on business to corporate merchandising counterpartsAnalyze stock level, delivery status, and merchandise allocation of assigned product categories in collaboration with Inventory Planning and identify growth opportunities

Store Visits

Conduct regular store visits (Gucci and competitors) based on business needsHelp highlight important product information, assortments and product buying strategies to store teamsParticipate and collaborate with the store teams in product knowledge trainingWork closely with visual merchandising and retail to address tactical opportunities around space allocation and product presentationTrack and highlight market specific clientele purchasing patterns

Merchandise Planning

Conduct sales plan reviews with regional and worldwide planning teamsEvaluate sales potential by event/store to inform open-to-buy opportunities at store levelEvaluate the sales potential of products and collections by functions, lines, and price ranges to cover different customer segments and nationalities

Visual Merchandising

Provide strategic input for visual set-ups to positively impact businessProvide visual merchandising with necessary buying information and collaborate to facilitate implementation of product presentation strategies on new and existing productCollaborate with other merchandising team members on cross-category projects to give visual merchandising complete visibility to execute actionsContinuously share updates in carry over assortment strategies and performance to fine tune displaysShare performance feedback and visual product priorities to help visual merchandising implement relevant strategies that will benefit the business

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Finance, or related discipline desiredA minimum of 4-5 years of relevant buying experience gained within a fashion and/or luxury environmentAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OutlookMust be organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with changing prioritiesExcellent communication skills – verbal and writtenFlexibility to travel with short notice domestically and internationally - amount to be determined based on the needs of the businessAble to work a demanding schedule, which can include on an ad-hoc basis evenings, weekends, and holidays

Key Pillars for Ways of Working

Execute the mission of the role with a Radically Client-Centric mindsetApproach activities and relationships with a methodology that promotes Flat, Connected and Fast ways of collaborative workingBe Relentlessly Creative and approach challenges with an innovative mindsetDemonstrate that Everyone is an Owner through thoughts, actions, and behaviors

Key Behaviors to Amplify What We Do

Explore

Considerate Thinker

Sees the big picture and understands how own actions and decisions impact others and the organization as a whole

Solutions Developer

Actively scans the environment for new approaches, blending different ideas to come with creative yet effective solutions

Deliver

Accountable Achiever

Actively gets things done, raising the bar for performance, and taking accountability for own actions

Agile Advocate

Driven by the sense of urgency, promotes change and takes smart risks in pursuit of goals

Connect

Connection Builder

Builds trust-based relationships across boundaries and encourages collaborationAdapts own style to communicate impactfully

People Enabler

Empowers others by providing autonomy and encouraging self-expression, valuing, and amplifying each person’s uniqueness

Build

Continuous Learner

Is self-aware, curious to learn and seeks feedback from others to continuously grow, always putting improvement over comfort

Talent Builder

Provides constructive and on-going feedback, coaches and helps others to achieve their full potential

Work Authorization

Qualified candidates must have the proper work authorization to work in the United States

Accessibility

Our Gucci community is committed to providing a culture of inclusivity and accessibility in all aspects of the employee life cycle – starting with the candidate experience.  If you are   interested in becoming a Gucci Dream-maker and applying for employment and require a reasonable accommodation to assist with any part of the application and/or interview process, please contact us by email at accessibility.americas@gucci.com.  

When contacting us, please provide your contact information, the role you have applied to, and the nature of your accessibility issue. Please only send inquiries concerning requests for reasonable accommodations.

Salary Range – New York City

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in New York City, GUCCI includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications. In addition, where a candidate falls within the disclosed range estimate may be dependent on the applicable geographic differential associated with the location in which the position may be filled. 

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $110,000 to $126,000

EOE M/D/F/V

Job Type

Regular

Start Date

2025-01-27

Schedule

Full time

Organization

Gucci America Inc.