We are seeking a Head of Merchandising & Development Accessories to join a renowned brand in the world of fashion and luxury, and to contribute to the growth of our product range. The role involves leading a team and working closely with various departments to ensure a consistent product offering aligned with our creative vision.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute merchandising and product development strategy for leather goods, jewelry, footwear, and other accessory lines.
• Lead a team.
• Act as a key liaison with the studio, production team, supply chain, and suppliers.
• Conduct collection reviews: analyze sell-in and sell-out results by product family, segments, price ranges, regions, etc.
• Create an information network with Retail, Wholesale Commercial, and E-commerce teams to integrate market needs.
• Perform competitive benchmarking and seasonal trend analysis (store checks, competitor offer analysis, product comparisons).
• Define product strategy and collection brief.
• Develop and follow the Creation & Development calendar, including key stages and detailed definitions.
• Define sourcing and supplier strategy, establishing partnership relationships.
• Prepare and manage development budgets.
• Build the collection structure by product family, product type, and price segments.
• Set price objectives and monitor cost evolution to achieve margin targets.
• Collaborate with studio and development teams throughout the season to balance creative vision and commercial objectives.
• Manage costs and product margins, optimize through product development, negotiate with suppliers, and monitor final industrial margins.
• Coordinate showroom preparation and communicate precise product and collection details to the sales team.
• Present collections to all stakeholders (retail, development, artistic direction, general management).
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Visual Merchandising, Communication, and Retail teams to harmonize and maximize collection launches and special projects.
• Ensure follow-up on product customer feedback (quantitative and qualitative) in collaboration with customer service and after-sales service.

Desired Profile

• Education and Experience: Business school graduate or equivalent, with significant experience (minimum 6 years) in merchandising and developing accessory lines, particularly in luxury leather goods.
• Required Skills:
• Advanced proficiency with Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
• Strong analytical, synthesis, and organizational abilities.
• High attention to detail, precision, and thoroughness.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment.
• Excellent knowledge of the luxury sector.
• Essential team spirit.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Responsiveness, autonomy, versatility.
• Languages: Excellent proficiency in English and French is essential. A third language such as Italian or Spanish is a plus.
• Additional Information: Strong sensitivity for products and fashion.