Merchandising Manager | Premium Retail Brand in NETHERLANDS

Merchandising Manager | Premium Retail Brand

Location: Amsterdam (Relocation Assistance Available)

Work Setup: Hybrid

Salary: €80-100k + Bonus + Benefits

Are you ready to take your merchandising career to the next level? A globally renowned, premium brand is looking for a dynamic Merchandising Manager to lead global merchandising strategies for one of their most exciting product categories. This is an opportunity to shape the future of a key business area, working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Why Join?

• Be part of a leading global brand that has recently elevated its positioning, now operating in a more premium space.
• Collaborate with an experienced Merchandising Director, helping to shape the future of the category while managing a talented team of 3.
• You’ll develop and implement merchandising strategies for Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels across global markets.
• Collaborate with multiple business functions, including design & product development, influencing on a global level.
• The chance to work in a vibrant city, known for its work-life balance culture.

The Role

• Lead and own all DTC merchandising efforts for your product category, collaborating with global counterparts to shape seasonal strategies.
• Analyse market trends, customer needs, and sales data to maximize category potential and drive growth.
• Work closely with Design and Product Development teams to align commercial needs with the design direction.
• Collaborate with other product teams to define optimal consumer assortments and key seasonal product pushes.
• Oversee forecasting and capacity planning to ensure smooth product launches.
• Manage data integrity within the PLM system and streamline processes to increase efficiency.

Your Profile

They're looking for a merchandising expert with a strong commercial mindset and a proven ability to drive results in a fast-paced environment. Key experience needed:

• Extensive experience in merchandising, ideally within a DTC business.
• Experience with premium or luxury brands is non-negotiable—whether with a large or boutique brand.
• A global merchandising remit is essential (not just localised markets).
• Strong understanding of product and a keen eye for aesthetics, balanced with a highly analytical approach.
• Proven track record of driving KPIs and business growth.
• Expert in Excel and data analysis, with experience managing large datasets.
• Familiarity with PLM systems.

Benefits

Apart from being an incredible brand, there are also lots of great benefits!

• Bonus potential.
• Relocation assistance.
• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
• The ability to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year.
• Multiple well-being perks and discounts.
• Excellent pension and insurance packages.
• And more!