Retail Merchandiser
Richemont · Brussels
The Oldest Fine Leather Goods House in the World
Founded in 1829, Delvaux is a truly Belgian brand. In fact, it was even born before the Kingdom of Belgium, which was only established one year later, in 1830.
Created in Brussels by the innovative Charles Delvaux, la Maison has remained at the forefront of luxury leather goods for nearly two centuries because of its savoir-faire, uncompromising craftsmanship and the outstanding quality of its creations.
Delvaux Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0j0zMebgbI
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Part of the Merchandising team, you will report to the Head of Global Merchandising. The Retail Merchandiser is a key role focused on optimizing the commercial performance of our products in boutiques. Combining strong retail expertise with a Business Analyst mindset, this position translates our client and commercial strategy into concrete merchandising actions through in-depth sales, stock, and customer analyses. By leveraging advanced Excel skills, market trends, customer feedback, and specific regional needs, you will generate actionable insights, monitor key performance indicators, and support data-driven decision-making. The role encompasses responsibility for specific regions and leading cross-functional projects.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
Merchandising Strategy & Planning :
- Develop and implement comprehensive merchandising plans for collections and product families, including Open-to-Buy (OTB) management and the definition of merchandising objectives;
- Actively contribute to global merchandising planning and participate in monthly MFP (Merchandise Financial Plan) reviews;
- Plan and manage seasonal investments at the boutique level, ensuring alignment with commercial strategies and performance targets;
- Build and maintain robust Excel-based analytical tools, dashboards, and reports to monitor sales, stock, sell-through, product performance, and key merchandising KPIs;
- Translate complex data into clear business insights and recommendations to support assortment, investment, allocation, and commercial decisions;
- Integrate market insights, trend analyses, and customer needs into the development of robust merchandising strategies.
In-Season Execution & Optimization :
- Oversee and ensure the seasonal implementation of merchandising strategies, in coherence with global directives and 360° activation plans;
- Conduct weekly reviews of seasonal sell-in and permanent product coverage to identify and implement relevant trading actions and VM stock push initiatives;
- Collaborate closely with the collection merchandising team for the planning and execution of events and product launches.
- Lead permanent forecasting projects concerning minimum stock levels, allocations, catalogs, and weekly sell-in.
Retail Network Animation & Regional Management :
- Animate and develop the merchandising community and the retail network under their responsibility, fostering the sharing of best practices and the achievement of objectives;
- Support and guide regional representatives in the implementation of merchandising strategies and the resolution of local issues;
- Manage specific regions, acting as a key contact point, and lead cross-functional projects aimed at enhancing merchandising processes and overall performance across the entire scope.
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
You will experience success by:
- Leveraging your excellent English and French skills for seamless global communication and effective strategy implementation.
- Applying your passion for fashion and trends to anticipate market shifts and create compelling merchandising plans.
- Driving results with a strong Business Analyst mindset and advanced Excel skills, including complex data analysis, pivot tables, advanced formulas, dashboards, and reporting, to optimize sales, stock efficiency, and decision-making.
- Demonstrating your retail sensibility and 5 years of industry experience, including your ability to travel, to animate our network, support regional teams, and ensure flawless execution of plans on the ground.
- Leading proactively and with an open mind, contributing to both regional initiatives and cross-functional projects.
- Utilizing your business education (Business school/commercial engineer) to bring a strategic and comprehensive perspective to your role.
WHAT MAKES OUR GROUP DIFFERENT?
Our true power does not lie in our similarities but 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.