SAINT LAURENT Merchandiser Middle East

Provide insights on the product assortment during showroom according to Image and Core offer recommendations, order quantities per store according to purchasing budgets and the needs of the Middle East market to maximize turnover in a sustainable way and meet sell-thru objectives.

Assist in the development of the schedule of in-store collection launches according to deliveries and highlights related to seasonality.

Building relationships with store managers to drive product performance through regular exchanges and in-store presence.

Assist in the preparation of training tools for sales teams on key investments, stock challenges and ‘Image of the Season’ strategies through information packages and in-store presentations.

Perform weekly and monthly reports by collection, by store, by product category and analyze resale rates.

Ensure the follow-up of the implementation of commercial actions in order to improve performance by collaborating with the Visual Merchandising, CRM, Press/Image departments etc.

Propose stock transfers and restocking seasonal according to performance indicators and in partnership with the Distribution Manager

Assist in communication with EMEA merchandising team on performance feedback during the season, produce a performance report by product type, functions/uses, price vs. market/customers/brand at the end of the season.

Support the retail team with regards to store network (openings and events/activations)

Take special orders/requests and submit to EMEA Merchandising team and follow up accordingly.

Higher education Bac+5 (ESC or University)

Minimum 3-4 years of experience in a similar position.

Fluent in English and/or French, Arabic

Understanding of the Middle East market

Analytical mindset, appetite for numbers

Good command systems including Office package, in particular Excel