Head of Merchandising

Job description

Product is a central part of what Hey Harper is and you will help us to take it to the next level. You are a leader of product strategy, assortment creation and brand growth with a passion for pop-culture. You have demonstrated experience developing merchandising strategies that balance brand vision, trends, business drivers and cultural relevance . You are a strong leader who loves to develop, focus and motivate team members. Key Responsibilities: Strong product sense with proven experience in driving product assortments and partnering with Design to conceive product assortments that drive business Formulate proposals for range structure by collating and analysing best seller, attribute and market information together with new trend and design direction Define seasonal core assortments and key launches, collaborate with teams to ensure 360 visibility across retail and e-commerce through campaigns, socials, trainings and visual merchandising. Define permanent assortments and end-of-life strategy Pilot online merchandising strategy in collaboration with e-Commerce team Formulate and execute local merchandising strategies Define prices in local currencies and ensure target positioning and margins are achieved across markets. Build and lead collection presentations and buying strategy for E-commerce and Retail Regular analysis of department performance to highlight commercial opportunities that dovetail effectively into the seasonal product direction Strategic thinker who recognises opportunities and can influence decision-makers to move to execution Reports to the CEO 5+ years of experience in the Fashion or Beauty industry 5+ years of successful experience as Merchandiser / Buyer / Product Manager with an expertise in Women’s Jewelry and Ready-to-Wear Discerning eye for fashion, possessing a deep understanding and appreciation for current trends, styles, aesthetics and culture Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure consistency across all visual assets Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams Proficient in Excel Living or willing to move to Lisbon, Portugal