SENIOR MERCHANDISER – SOULIERS ET BIJOUX H/F

SENIOR MERCHANDISER – FOOTWEAR & JEWELLERY

Our Brand Story

Founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, ZIMMERMANN is one of the world's leading luxury fashion brands. Celebrated for its sophisticated femininity, signature prints and exceptional craftsmanship, the brand has established a global presence across Australia, Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.

Nicky Zimmermann's creative vision and Simone Zimmermann's strategic leadership have shaped the brand's remarkable success. Their partnership combining design innovation with commercial excellence continues to define ZIMMERMANN's identity and drive its international growth.

Today, ZIMMERMANN continues to redefine modern luxury through collections that celebrate confidence, individuality and effortless elegance. Inspired by Australia's sun-soaked optimism, the brand resonates with women around the world.

At ZIMMERMANN, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, collaborative and inspiring environment where talent is nurtured, craftsmanship is celebrated, and every individual has the opportunity to grow.

We are looking for a passionate, engaging and experienced SENIOR MERCHANDISER – FOOTWEAR & JEWELLERY to join our Paris headquarters, reporting to the Senior Merchandising Manager,

with a scope covering the global functions of Collection Merchandising & Sales Merchandising across the Footwear and Jewellery categories.

The successful candidate’s key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

COLLECTION MERCHANDISING

• Alongside the Senior Merchandising Manager, lead the product strategy to gain market share and ensure long-term growth in line with the brand's global vision.
• Build the collection structure and briefing for designers, incorporating the Artistic Director's vision, market opportunities, competitive analysis, sales performance, and customer feedback.
• Oversee the development of the collection from sketch to final product: lead reviews with creative and development teams, ensure tracking tools and budgets are updated, and initiate corrective actions to achieve collection goals (balance, pricing, margins).
• Define pricing in different currencies and ensure target positioning and margins are achieved; monitor pricing throughout the season and initiate necessary strategic repricing.
• Be the referent for the product database accuracy (assortment, product names, prices) and for setting up an efficient product database review and validation process and critical path aligned with the integration, buying, and production deadlines.
• Build delivery drops, develop purchasing guidelines, and create core assortments across sales channels.
• Develop and lead collection presentations and training sessions for Retail and Wholesale teams.

SALES MERCHANDISING

• Collaborate with support teams to ensure a 360-degree visibility of strategic directions through training, visual merchandising, communication, etc.
• Oversee category budgets in collaboration with the Retail Buying & Planning teams, and participate in OTB reviews based on sales targets and product mix.
• Monitor and drive sell-in and sell-out performance, implementing action plans to achieve sales objectives in collaboration with 360 teams.
• Collaborate with retail and wholesale teams to curate tailored assortments and optimize production lead times, and define end-of-life strategy.

DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERTISES

• A minimum of 7 years of successful experience in Merchandising within international fashion houses, with significant experience in Shoes.
• A creative mindset and a passion for fashion and trends, paired with excellent analytical skills.
• A proactive personality, capable of managing projects independently and working efficiently with teams based in Australia, combined with an entrepreneurial spirit.
• Proven team management experience and a strong interest in talent development.
• Excellent communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with creative personalities and commercial teams.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Zimmermann is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment on the basis of their individual capabilities and qualifications ensuring a strong corporate commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process