GUCCI Women's Shoes Retail Merchandising Manager

SummaryFounded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Founded in Florence, Italy, in 1921, Gucci is one of the world’s leading luxury brands. Under the leadership of President and CEO Francesca Bellettini and the artistic direction of Demna, the House continues to redefine luxury and fashion while celebrating creativity, Italian craftsmanship, and innovation. Gucci is part of the global luxury group Kering, which manages renowned Houses in fashion, leather goods, jewelry, and eyewear.Reporting to the Shoes Merchandising Director, the Women’s Shoes Retail Merchandising Manager will be responsible to monitor the business performance of the Women’s Shoes category, being constantly up to date and informed on the market changes and client needs, you will take decisions that will maximize our sales performance.Job DescriptionKey AccountabilitiesMarket Intelligence: consolidate inputs from the regions and channels on business trend, competitor offer, and products’ needs;Buying activities: performing quantitative analysis to define Master Orders ensuring a balanced global product mix, aligning with the Collection Merchandising on the key seasonal messages and core product selection;Collaboration with the planning team for the definition of open-to-buy and the subsequent split by region;Inventory activities: work on stock level optimization across regions and channels to maximize sales; analyze selling trends highlighting actions on reorders or cancellations; constantly monitor monthly supply and slow movers;Sales Activities: constant collaboration with regional buyers to gather product feedback and market needs in order to understand each market and exploit business opportunities; conduct qualitative analysis on a daily base and elaborate and share with Collection Merchandising and Merchandising Manager inputs in terms of Visual Merchandising and merchandise relocation;Support to the demand planning team in managing orders for continuous itemsTeam Leadership: become a reference point for the assigned category/market for regional merchandising teams and ensure a proper translation of HQ key messages into regional structures.Key RequirementsAt least 7 years of experience in a similar role in the luxury/fashion industryStrong product sensitivity and passion for Women’s Shoes categoriesExperience in large volume distributionFluency in EnglishSound analytical and numerical capabilitiesCommercial awareness and strong business acumenEducational background preferably in business management or similarExcellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skillsPassionate about exceeding corporate goals, driving business results and going the extra mile in the daily workAbility to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentSound knowledge of the current market and consumer trendsExcellent Excel and PowerPoint skillsSalary PackageGross Annual Salary: 55.000 (unless otherwise agreed, in the event of a positive outcome of the selection process, should specific levels of experience and autonomy and/or particular competencies emerge during the selection process, based on objective criteria). NCBA (National Collective Bargaining Agreement): CCNL Industria Pelli e Succedanei (unique alphanumeric code: D111)Bonuses and Commissions: Annual Target Bonus as per company policies and regulations in force from time to time, up to 15% of the Gross Annual Salary. Company canteenSupplementary health insurance Company welfare programGucci is committed to building a diverse workforce. We believe diversity in all its forms – gender, age, disability, nationality, culture, religious beliefs and sexual orientation – enriches the workplace. It opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to adapt to a changing world. As an Equal Opportunity Employer we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background.Job TypeRegularStart Date2026-09-01ScheduleFull timeOrganizationGuccio Gucci S.p.A.Department:Merchandising