Job description
Join the luxury fashion house Étoile Moda in Paris as a Senior Fashion Merchandiser. Lead seasonal planning, assortment strategy, and product storytelling to elevate collections and drive profitability across channels.
This role blends analytical rigor with creative flair, partnering with Design, Product Development, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising to deliver trend-led narratives and compelling in-store and online experiences.
Responsibility
- Lead seasonal assortment planning and buy strategy to maximize gross margin and sell-through across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.
- Analyze market trends, consumer data, and performance KPIs to inform positioning and pricing decisions.
- Collaborate with Design and Product Development to craft cohesive collections aligned with brand story and forecasted demand.
- Manage OTB (open-to-buy) and inventory allocation to optimize stock levels by channel and region.
- Partner with Visual Merchandising and Marketing to develop in-store and digital merchandising concepts and launches.
- Provide leadership to junior merchandisers; mentor and train cross-functional teams on best-in-class practices.
- Prepare and present regular performance reviews and business cases to senior leadership.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field; advanced degree a plus.
- Minimum 5 years of fashion merchandising or retail experience, preferably within luxury or premium brands.
- Strong analytical capabilities with experience in assortment planning, forecasting, and KPI tracking.
- Proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools; familiarity with merchandising systems (ERP, OMS) is a plus.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills; demonstrated cross-functional collaboration.
- Fluency in English; French language skills highly desirable.