Job Description
Maison Chloé was founded in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, a Parisian of Egyptian origin who wanted to free women's bodies from the formal and rigid fashion of the time through luxury ready-to-wear.
For nearly 70 years, Chloé has inspired women by creating fashion collections and accessories, revealing stories and sharing her experiences. Our founder's forward-thinking vision of femininity continues to inspire our long-term commitment to supporting the advancement of women.
Women moving forward. For a more equitable future. It is this objective that guides us in everything we do. Today, our goal is to create beautiful products that are meaningful for society and the planet.
We are proud to have received B-Corp certification, which marks a new step in our desire to reinvent the way we do business, and we hope to inspire other organizations.
That’s why we build teams that are committed to our mission. We want to share this approach within the company and with our wider community.
YOUR MISSION:
In line with the ambitious Fashion Accessories plan for Chloé, he/she will be a key support in defining the Fashion Accessories strategic plan. He/She will follow the translation of both the strategic targets and the design vision into a carry-over and seasonal assortment of products within an efficient collection framework while respecting development calendar milestones.
The Collection Merchandising Manager is reporting to the Fashion Accessories Director.
HOW WILL YOU MAKE AN IMPACT?
Elaborates the collection plan (from Brief to show-room), consistent with Chloé DNA, merchandising strategy and design direction, while liaising with other products categories for consistency
Ensures the efficiency and optimization of the product offer including seasonals and carry-overs, taking into account all regional specificities and market needs, in collaboration with Sales Merchandising
Leads the competition analysis in terms of collection structure and market evolutions
Develops a strong partnership with Operations to define collection planning, priorities, quality standards and timings
Defines products price positioning strategy and secures margins together with the Operations teams
Guarantees the storytelling and accuracy of product information, up till store training
Manages the showroom and press samples (orders & flow)
Prebuys on seasonal (RTW only)
HOW WILL YOU EXPERIENCE SUCCESS WITH US?
Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in Collection Merchandising or Product Merchandising, ideally within the luxury sector.
Proven expertise in building accessories collections, from offer strategy to market launch.
Strong ability to transform a creative vision into a high-performing, coherent, and profitable assortment.
Excellent command of market analysis, product performance management, and pricing strategy definition.
Solid experience in managing international collections, with a good understanding of regional challenges.
Influential leader, capable of uniting and challenging multiple stakeholders (Design, Development, Operations, Merchandising, Regions).
Strategic mindset, strong product sense, and deep luxury culture.
Rigour, agility, and ability to thrive in a demanding and constantly evolving environment.
Fluent English essential.