Retail Merchandising Manager - Munich

Who are we? · As an international family-owned company, Hermès stands for the highest quality of French craftsmanship, tradition and innovation, as well as creativity across 16 product categories. Passion, exceptional service, and deep respect for our customers and employees are ...

Jobbeschreibung

Who are we?

As an international family-owned company, Hermès stands for the highest quality of French craftsmanship, tradition and innovation, as well as creativity across 16 product categories. Passion, exceptional service, and deep respect for our customers and employees are at the heart of our identity. Hermès Germany is represented in Munich with a flagship store and seven additional boutiques in major German cities. These are complemented by another flagship store in Vienna and a boutique in Kitzbühel.

To support our Head Office in Munich, we are looking for you to join us as soon as possible as

Retail Merchandising Manager (m/w/d)

Your Role

The Retail Merchandising Manager is the product and market specialist and as such develops analysis, business and merchandising strategies to maximize business opportunities and growth potential in Germany & Austria. The Retail Merchandising Manager is in close cooperation with Store Managers, Paris Headquarters (Europe Team & Métiers), as well as the internal Retail Merchandising Team comprising Retail Planning & Visual Merchandising. 

This position reports to the Retail Merchandising Director. 

Contribute to budget achievement and be the métier & market expert

• Achieve sales target (budget) across Métiers while managing ST and MOS objectives.
• Produce reliable and regular reporting both quantitative and qualitative on activity by Métier and by store
• Share the appropriate level of information with the Germany/Austria team, the European team, and the subsidiaries.
• Monitor changes (Métiers mix, products, etc.) and implement action plans in collaboration with Retail, training and Customer service teams and/or adjust the purchasing strategy accordingly.
• Regularly visit stores and spend time with store teams to better understand trends and adapt the product strategy accordingly.
• Analyze competitors' trends and price positioning. 
   

Manage Buying & Optimize Inventory

• Collaborate on the OTB definition with Retail Planning Manager in line with the overall market strategy, the growth opportunities of each Métier and the stock level targets.
• Prepare buying sessions and propose a strategy for each Métier ahead of Previews / Podiums, aligned with the needs of the different stores in close collaboration with store managers.
• Support the stores in their freedom of buying to ensure a unique but coherent offer to enhance the store's identities.
•  Propose an assortment and sizing of the offer that meets the objectives in terms of width and depth. Ensure developing the novelties while protecting our best sellers.
• Define and manage the assortment of Permanents items, propose adjustments based on performance and store constraints;
• Collaborate with the Retail planning manager to define stock management on reorders Métiers within the subsidiary;
• Ensure proper stock landing: monitor stock coverage by Métier and optimize inventory to avoid overstock or stockouts. Identify potential needs for replenishment or transfers during the season.
   

Ensure proper execution and animation of the product strategy

• Ensure the successful launch of collections and new arrivals in collaboration with Retail planning, VM, Store and Training teams.
•  Develop a deep understanding of each store and contribute to the definition of the 360-animation plan with the Retail and Communication teams.
• Establish regular routines with stores to monitor performance and adjust strategy based on their specific needs.
•  Build a strong connection with VM to ensure the product strategy is clearly understood and translated into actionable VM plans: ensuring the right level of product exposure in stores displays and windows. 
   

Build strong connections with Europe, subsidiaries & Métiers

• Be an active member of the community of Merchandising managers in Europe.
•  Build partnerships with Europe, Métiers and other subsidiaries by setting up regular sharing points on subsidiary updates.
• Communicate and ensure that the subsidiary's vision, buying strategy, and priorities for the development of each Métier and the entity are clear and well understood by all stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Métiers to complement their strategy locally. Be the key link between the stores and the Métiers: share feedback and key information - effective communication and transparency is essential.
• Escalate the subsidiary needs in terms of product typology, stock levels, etc.
   

Manage and develop the team of Retail Merchandisers and nurture links with planning and VM

• Nurture and develop talent within your retail merchandising team.
• Motivate your team by recognizing individual achievements and collective contributions.
• Create a positive sense of team spirit, encouraging engagement and open communication.
•  Conduct regular feedback sessions, identify training needs, and lead annual performance reviews
•  Nurture close collaboration with Retail planning manager and VM manager to ensure a strong collaboration and a 360° approach to the business.

PROFILE

• Proven experience in retail merchandising (minimum 5 years), preferably in the luxury sector.
• People Management Experience.
• Bachelor's and Master's degree preferably with economic/analytic/fashion and management focus.
• Results-oriented, strategic, and deeply familiar with retail dynamics.
• Ability to manage multiple Métiers and adapt to diverse market needs.
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills with ability to monitor and interpret performance indicators
• Sensitivity to fashion and product trends.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capacity to influence while being structured and pedagogic.
• Ability to assert ideas and take initiative.
• Ability to define and execute product strategies aligned with business goals and market opportunities

• Languages: English (Professional Working Proficiency), German and French are a plus.

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Would you like to become part of our team?
We look forward to receiving your detailed application documents, which you may address to Ms. Jasmine Appels.
Please submit them directly via our career page.