This position is a Short Term Contract (CDD) - from June 2024 to December 2024 Our business and our Values:
ChristianLouboutin opened his first boutique in Paris in 1992.
An artist and craftsman with a true passion for shoes, his designs are unique and instantly recognizable, thanks in part to their signature and now trademarked red lacquered soles.
The collections for both Women and Women combine wit, glamour, elegance, and technical proficiency like no other.
2014 welcomed the launched of ChristianLouboutin Beauty with its first nail color, Rouge Louboutin.
The collection has continued to diversify since then with the launch of lip in 2015, fragrance in 2016 and more recently a wonderful eye collection in 2017.
With an extensive range of collections, ChristianLouboutin now counts more than 160 boutiques globally.
Our people are at the heart of our brand.
We celebrate individuality and allow the freedom to have responsibility, autonomy and creativity within your role.
Our colleagues have in common the passion and dedication to our Brand, and its continued success.
We live by our values:
We are down to earth we stand with authenticity, integrity and respect.
We have passion we drive our business with agility, commitment, and care.
We have happiness in all that we do we collaborate with positivity, open-mindedness and fun.
We work with inspiration we envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom.
If the shoe fits, walk with us..
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Overview and purpose of role:
Reporting to the Women Buying and Merchandising Manager, your role will be to ensure the success of the WomenShoes & Kids businesses across EMEI (40 stores at the present) You will contribute to increase sales and achieve ST on the category, thanks to planning and delivering a balanced and cohesive range into stores, that reflects the Brand vision, emerging trends and market needs.
You will support the business through the provision of accurate and commercially aware retail analysis and information to drive product performance and achieve Company Sell Thru target and financial goals.
Your role is a key support function to the team, managing daily tasks as well as larger cross functional projects, working hand in hand with other departments and the stores.
Your 3 mains missions will be:
To follow and analyze the business to suggest actions.
Manage the stores requests (transfers, stock consolidation..
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) Participate actively in the buying session Key Responsibilities of the role:
Buying on WomenShoes & Kids Categories for EMEI Assist the team during the buying session:
Work closely with retail team to differentiate what products sell in which region and buy accordingly Creation of buying packs to support each store buy Provide help to the buyer on pre-market analysis on Women's lines based on past performances and seasonal sales trends.
Assist on the buy for each store and creation of assortment mappings.
Learn to use the buying tool to be able step by step to lead some store buy Exhaustive pricing search on our peers to be able to inform on pricing for the new shapes In charge of entering / cancelling orders and reorders, sizing, market split Merchandising responsibilities Perform reporting, weekly analysis of product sell through and provide analysis on business performance to inform on actions to take Reallocation of the stock between the stores to optimize sales and sell through.
Work actively on stock consolidations across the retail business including the warehouse, boutiques, concessions and the factory.
Carry out a consistent competitive analysis (trends, product offer, price positioning) and create the best format to share it Support the business for example during store sales, events, and store opening.
Work hand in hand with the retail merchandising coordinator to maximize business Work on product training plans for all new launches Develop a strong relationship with the stores managers to understand store specificity and their clientele Skills and Requirements In order to deliver the main responsibilities of the role, you will need the following skills:
Technical:
A minimum of 1-2 years' experience in a similar position.
Strong communication and analytical skills Excellent attention to detail Someone who uses initiative with a hands-on approach and the ability to prioritize.
Ability to work in fast paced environment.
Fluent in French and English both verbally and written is mandatory.
Other languages are appreciated.
Soft skills:
Adaptable and flexible.
Must be comfortable with change and willing to adapt as required to the needs of the business Effective time management skills.
Must be punctual and reliable, able to perform tasks within the required timeframes.
Passionate about the brand, with a strong sense of fashion Strong communication skills, able to clearly explain their findings and pose relevant questions Motivated and committed with a â??can do' positive attitude.
Able to meet the demands with high energy levels.
Able to work effectively as part of a team and willing to perform varied tasks depending on the needs of the business.
Proactive, dynamic and have a willingness to learn and develop.
Open-minded to diversity internally and externally ready to work with different people and to serve different types of customers with respect and without bias Passionate about his/her own career development and self-awareness of areas of improvement.
Able to inspire the team:
envision the future with confidence, creativity and freedom.
Team player able to collaborate with positivity, open-minded and fun.
