Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from CELINE
Job overview
The Director of Merchandising for Leathergoods and Accessories at CELINE leads category strategies to align with the brand's luxury vision and drive commercial success.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves defining merchandising strategies, collaborating on range planning, managing category performance, leading market analysis, supervising two managers, building retail partnerships, coordinating visual merchandising, and driving product innovation.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a salary range of $160,000 to $190,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, and a retirement plan with employer contributions.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a bachelor's degree (master's preferred), at least 8 years of luxury fashion merchandising experience focused on leather goods and accessories, strong analytical and leadership skills, knowledge of market dynamics, retail math, inventory management, and excellent communication abilities.
Work environment and culture
CELINE promotes an inclusive, respectful, and diverse work environment with a commitment to equal opportunity and employee development.
Company information
CELINE is a prestigious French luxury leather goods and couture house known for sophisticated, timeless collections and a strong artistic vision aiming to be a leading global luxury brand.
Team overview
The candidate will lead a team including two direct reports: the Leathergoods Merchandising Manager and the Accessories Merchandising Manager, working closely with the Vice President of Merchandising.
Job location and travel
The position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work schedule (4 days in office, 1 day remote) and up to 50% domestic and international travel.
Unique job features
The role requires flexibility for industry events and seasonal cycles, offers leadership over key luxury categories, and involves strategic and tactical execution in a high-profile luxury brand environment.
Company overview
CELINE is a French luxury fashion house founded in 1945 by Céline Vipiana. Specializing in ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, and accessories, the brand is renowned for its minimalist, chic aesthetic. CELINE operates under the LVMH Group, leveraging its global reach and marketing prowess to drive revenue through high-end retail stores and online sales. Key historical moments include the appointment of Phoebe Philo in 2008, who revitalized the brand, and Hedi Slimane in 2018, who redefined its image.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your leadership experience in luxury fashion merchandising, focusing on leather goods and accessories, and your ability to develop and execute strategic merchandising plans aligned with brand vision and financial goals.
Emphasize your analytical skills, expertise in market trend analysis, inventory management, and your proven success managing high-performing teams to drive category performance and revenue growth.
Apply through multiple channels including CELINE’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you reach all relevant recruiters.
Connect with current CELINE employees in merchandising or related departments on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent CELINE collections or asking about their experience working on leather goods and accessories merchandising strategies.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'merchandising strategies,' 'leather goods,' 'accessories,' 'inventory management,' 'market analysis,' and 'luxury fashion.'
Use Jennie Johnson's Power Apply feature to automate tailored applications, identify optimal job posting sites, and find relevant CELINE contacts on LinkedIn, allowing you to focus your time on networking and interview preparation.
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