В сеть магазинов одежды Gloria Jeans ищут Head of Target Group GJ (apparel).
Обязанности:
- Build the right product assortments, with a strong product sensibility in both basic and trend-driven fashion segments, while identifying and capitalizing on current trends
- Work with Design team to implement the creative strategy of the Company in view of the unique Gloria Jeans product
- Ensure to translate brand DNA across broader categories without losing authenticity
- Lead ongoing assessment of the product category mix by identifying opportunities and downward trends and developing merchandising initiatives for future seasons
- Lead the team in systematic shopping of competitors’ products and their review to identify new and evolving relevant trends and their interpretation into current and future business plans
- Cooperate with Sourcing/Production respecting their lead-time and requiring the product to be delivered on time, with right cost and right quality
- Cooperate with Planning team for assortment plan, price architecture, decision making about delivery, allocation and markdowns
- Lead the Merchandising team by mentoring, training & developing. Provide challenging opportunities to leverage strengths and improve abilities
- Collaborate with departments across organization (VM, Marketing, retail and ecom) driving one common message for the customer
- Cross functional work with Sourcing/Production and Planning in the process of commercially strong products given our costing and margin targets to meet our short- and long-term financial targets
Требования:
- Work experience in Global branded or vertical fashion retailer, with e-commerce channel, with deep experience working with fashion manufacturers
- 5+ years relevant experience in retail and/or e-commerce leadership, specifically buying and merchandising
- Proven track record of taking ownership and driving business performance in the Fashion industry
- The role must demonstrate a solid understanding of fashion trends and provide input to design relative to Company needs while also maintaining focus on the financial targets
- Proven negotiation skills and experience with supplier management
- Must be willing to travel domestically and internationally
- Strong numeric and analytic aptitude
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, motivational, and communication skills
- Strong technical aptitude with web-based tools and intermediate to advanced proficiency of the Microsoft Office Suite, specifically expertise in Microsoft Excel
Условия:
- Work with the leadership in the largest retailer in Russia
- Official employment in accordance with the Labour Code of Russia
- Stable “white” wage, negotiable
- Loft office, near Kurskaya metro station – business center ARMA