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Merchandiser (Footwear / European), London - Easy Web Recruitment (Converse)
Over the last century, those unique individuals who have shaped music, sports, fashion and popular culture the world over have worn Converse. They are those who lead by inspiring others.
Similarly, Converse has always been a leading innovator - the iconic Chuck Taylor is the number one shoe sold worldwide. And today, the company is one of the fastest growing footwear brands in the world.
As we expand our U.K.
business, we are now looking to recruit the following role; Position: Associate Footwear Merchandiser Location: London Salary: Negotiable ROLE: Our client is now looking for an Associate Footwear Merchandiser to Drive overall footwear merchandising process in UK and Ireland, aligning local market requirements and objectives with regional and global brand strategies. RESPONSIBILITIES: a) Optimize the seasonal footwear go-to-market (GTM) plan for UK & Ireland.
b) Assist in driving the overall seasonal footwear merchandising and UK range compilation and adoption. c) Assist in defining GTM plan on franchise / story and key product initiative basis across market tiers and channels.
d) Recommend product price positioning. e) Construct seasonal product flow plans.
f) Provide support on seasonal GTM tools - catalogs, price lists, etc. g) Develop account exclusive programs (SMUs) for the UK key accounts.
h) Identify and size the need for new-to-develop exclusive account products and programs Set up seasonal SMU plans for UK key accounts. i) Assure diversification in SMU offer.
j) Align Suggested Retail Pricing with in-line offer. k) Prepare and execute presentations of SMU plans to the key accounts.
l) Identify and communicate local needs to global team. m) Analyse historical sales performance and define seasonal needs together with commercial team.
n) Identify relevant consumer insights & market trends in UK & Ireland and communicate to regional & global offices. ESSENTIAL SKILLS/EXPERIENCE a) European Footwear Merchandising Experience or similar commercial role.
b) Knowledge of European Consumer and retailer landscape and emerging market trends. c) Demonstrated ability to convert consumer insights into product brief and successfully develop and drive SMU programs.
d) Key account experience: proven track record of interaction with buyers as well as decision makers. e) Strong communication and presentation skills.
f) Microsoft Office - Word, Power point & Excel. DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE: a) UK market knowledge desirable.
You may have experience in the following roles: Associate Footwear Merchandiser, Associate Merchandiser, Footwear Merchandiser, Merchandiser, Merchandising Team Leader, Head of Merchandising, Merchandising Manager, Product Manager/Buyer etc This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWebRecruitment.com, the UK's leading Flat Fee Recruitment Agency.
The services advertised by EasyWebRecruitment.com are those of an employment agency.
Ref: EWR No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we will gladly accept applications from persons of any age for this role
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