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This individual will work as part of the EMEA Brands team to develop local product strategy and support for the A&F or Hollister brand. They will drive product strategy across all channels. They will work directly with the global product team to create the local version of our brand aesthetic. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with internal and external teams in both EMEA and the US.
Job Responsibility:
Within a business division, act as owner for a full merchandise department for the brand in the EMEA region
Lead merchandise buys and distortions for two merchandise departments, leveraging regional customer preferences and advancing regional business strategy while preserving brand identity and priorities
Create the high-level architecture for an EMEA-exclusive product assortment
Ensure assortments are consistent with overall brand strategy and identity
Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region
Leverage financial and strategic capabilities to influence promotions, pricing, product placement, etc. as well as product development and assortments
Intimately understand regional customers’ preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, aspirational brands / runway and monitoring media platforms
Execute against key milestones / seasonal processes
Requirements:
Bachelor’s or undergraduate University degree equivalent
Experience in Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for the buying role, fashion retail, customer research, and the Hollister brand
Desire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
An acute eye for product and trend
A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
What we offer:
Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU