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About the Role

The Senior Collection Merchandiser, RTW for Alfred Dunhill plays a pivotal role in shaping the seasonal Ready-to-Wear collection. This individual will drive the strategic development and execution of the RTW merchandising strategy, ensuring market relevance, commercial success, and alignment with the Maison's distinctive brand identity. The role demands initiative and the ability to influence senior stakeholders through insightful analysis and strategic recommendations.

Responsibilities

Lead research and analysis of market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer insights to inform collection strategies.
Propose and develop innovative collection concepts and product assortments.
Drive the seasonal brief process, translating strategic objectives into guidelines for design and product development.
Take ownership of the RTW collection's commercial performance, including sales analysis and inventory management.
Identify opportunities and risks, implementing actions to maximize profitability.
Present commercial insights and strategic recommendations to senior management.
Foster strong relationships with Design, Product Development, Production, Retail, and Marketing teams.
Influence product development decisions with commercially astute feedback.
Gather and synthesize feedback from regional merchandising teams and retail partners.
Develop and deliver collection trainings and selling tools to retail teams.
Represent the Maison's RTW vision in internal and external forums.
Establish core assortment and balance seasonal OTB with strategic objectives.
Monitor and manage the RTW product lifecycle, making decisions on product launches, reorders, and end-of-life strategies.

Requirements

Strong product knowledge and understanding.
Strong understanding in Global luxury markets.
Passion for luxury Menswear.
Self-motivated with an Entrepreneurial approach and mindset.
Numerate, accurate with sound analytical skills.
Ability to articulate ideas and information clearly.
Ability to work in a team environment and cross functionally.
Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Multi-region / market exposure and experience.

Skills

Merchandising strategy
Market trend analysis
Competitive landscape analysis
Consumer insights
Collection concept development
Product assortment planning
Sales analysis
Inventory management
Sell-through monitoring
Data-driven decision making
Cross-functional collaboration
Product development feedback
Retail training
Budget management
Product lifecycle management

Location

Global

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Benefits

Internal mobility opportunities
Exposure to key decision makers
Career development support

About the Company

Since 1893, Alfred Dunhill has been engineering unique and stylish luxuries for men.
Our true power lies in the rich diversity of our arts, cultures, and human skills, as well as our specific ability to foster untapped potential.
We value freedom, collegiality, loyalty, and solidarity.
We foster empathy, curiosity, courage, humility, and integrity.
We care for the world we live in.