Merchandiser - WRTW
Amsterdam (HQ), North Holland
Product & Merchandising – Merchandising /
Full-Time /
On-site
ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
THE ROLE
We are seeking a highly motivated Merchandiser to join the Karl Lagerfeld Women’s RTW team. The Merchandiser is responsible for managing, maintaining and being a key support in the Product Merchandising across all categories. This includes shaping the product assortment, driving sales performance, and ensuring our collections reflect both creative vision and commercial success. Reports directly into Merchandising Manager.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Range Planning & Product Development: Leading parts of the range planning process for Women’s Ready to wear, providing strategic input to Design and Product Development teams.
- Trend & Competitor Research: Stay ahead of industry trends and benchmark competitors to maintain a competitive edge.
- Data-Driven Insights: Analyze historical data to guide assortment planning and improve sales efficiency.
- Sales Reporting: Prepare and distribute regular reports on best-sellers, sell-through rates, and overall collection performance to a variety of stakeholders.
- Product insight: strong product interest to advise the Design & PD teams on materials, trims, colors and silhouettes
- Product Calendar Management: Oversee the seasonal product calendar to ensure timely launches and smooth workflows.
- Cross-Functional Communication: Share product and style information with internal teams and licensing partners to ensure full alignment.
- Sales Tools & Presentations: Support the preparation of line books, online sales tools, and merchandising presentations for strategic partners. Sample maintenance and involvement in collection photo shoot preparation for Market launch.
- Market Engagement: Attend sales appointments and market visits to gather insights and support business objectives.
- Team Support: Mentor junior merchandisers and interns, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
THE PROFILE:
- Bachelor degree in fashion or Business degree
- 2-4 years of experience in Product Merchandising or a closely related field
- Language: fluent in English, both verbal and written
- Be up to date with latest trends and design
- Strong analytical mindset
Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)
· Learning and development courses/training
· Opportunity to make an impact
· Remote working arrangements
· Relocation allowance
· Bonus holidays
· Working in the heart of Amsterdam
· Brand discounts
· And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL
JOIN #TEAMKARL
The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.
At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS
Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.
We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.
KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.
If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at [email protected]
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