Head of Merchandising
TLDR
Lead product strategy and assortment growth for a fashion/beauty brand with a pop-culture focus across retail and e-commerce.
Product is a central part of what Hey Harper is and you will help us to take it to the next level.
You are a leader of product strategy, assortment creation and brand growth with a passion for pop-culture. You have demonstrated experience developing merchandising strategies that balance brand vision, trends, business drivers and cultural relevance . You are a strong leader who loves to develop, focus and motivate team members.
Key Responsibilities:
Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive business
Formulate proposals for range structure by collating and analysing best seller, attribute and market information together with new trend and design direction
Define seasonal core assortments and key launches, collaborate with teams to ensure 360 visibility across retail and e-commerce through campaigns, socials, trainings and visual merchandising.
Define permanent assortments and end-of-life strategy
Pilot online merchandising strategy in collaboration with e-Commerce team
Formulate and execute local merchandising strategies
Define prices in local currencies and ensure target positioning and margins are achieved across markets.
Build and lead collection presentations and buying strategy for E-commerce and Retail
Regular analysis of department performance to highlight commercial opportunities that dovetail effectively into the seasonal product direction
Strategic thinker who recognises opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution
Reports to the CEO
Requirements
5+ years of experience in the Fashion or Beauty industry
5+ years of successful experience as Merchandiser / Buyer / Product Manager with an expertise in Women’s Jewelry and Ready-to-Wear
Discerning eye for fashion, possessing a deep understanding and appreciation for current trends, styles, aesthetics and culture
Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure consistency across all visual assets
Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Proficient in Excel
Living or willing to move to Lisbon, Portugal