Marketing and Merchandising Executive

Richemont, one of the world leaders in the luxury sector, has various Houses specializing in jewelry, watches and high-end accessories. Each Maison proudly embodies a tradition of style, quality and craftsmanship and Richemont strives to preserve the heritage and identity specific to each of them. At the same time, we are committed to innovating and designing new products in line with the values ​​of our Houses, through a process of permanent creativity.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:  

The Marketing and Merchandising Executive supports the Marketing and Merchandising team in holistically analyzing the different Maison product categories from different angles: product, network, and client. In doing so, this role will develop a thorough understanding of the market dynamic as well as the challenges and opportunities for the Maison. This role will support the Jewellery Manager in defining the relevant action plans. In addition, this role will be responsible for gathering competitive intelligence and sharing of best practices in the luxury industry and beyond.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performance Reporting & Analysis

• Sales analysis and performance reports for all product categories, collections & segments with key takeaways and actions.
• Translate analysis into concrete action plans, identifying key levers and stakeholders to leverage and increase performance.
• Build and improve Marketing & Merchandising related reporting tools for all product lines.
• Support the development of sales tools, local price lists and training content.
• Support product managers in the yearly forecasts of new product launches.
• Manage and implement pricing strategy and changes in collaboration with HQ and local product managers.

Competitive Intelligence

• Monthly competition activations review: product launches, activations, VM, media & PR campaigns.
• Create and update pricing mapping of competitors’ Jewellery & Watches products in local currencies.
• Stay up to date on all competitor network development and expansions projects in the markets (targeted clientele, geographical and channel expansion plans, organization changes, evolutions in retail concept, etc.)

Billing, Administration & Logistics

• Assist in logistical functions via SAP/LGSM/FISM or local logistics partners
• To perform other essential administrative duties

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Degree in Marketing and/or Merchandising, Business Management
• Analytical mindset, able to identify challenges and opportunities from data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel a must
• Client centric and result oriented
• Organized, autonomous, proactive & detail-oriented
• Curious, open-minded and team player 

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