Job Description
As we continue to strengthen our Sportstyle department, we are looking for a EMEA Merchandising Senior Manager to lead our category vision and build compelling, consumer-right assortments across B2B. You’ll help define the strategy, lead a regional team, and ensure we deliver the right products, in the right places, at the right time.
Your mission :
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Lead the development and execution of the regional merchandising strategy across B2B
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Define the seasonal assortment plan by channel, based on consumer insight, retail analysis and strategic objectives
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Allocate and reallocate product flows during the season to support commercial targets and optimize inventory
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Manage product life cycles, ensuring balance between innovation, carryovers and commercial success
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Partner closely with Merch & Planning team, supply and marketing teams to ensure a smooth and aligned go-to-market process
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Monitor performance KPIs (sell-in, sell-out, margin, rotation, stock) and recommend action plans
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Represent the Sportstyle category within the region for BTB, acting as the voice of both brand and market needs
What’s at stake ?
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Build a category vision that supports both short-term sell-through and long-term brand growth
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Manage complexity across multiple product lines, distribution channels and regional market specificities
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Drive excellence and define assortment
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Identify business risks and opportunities at category and account level and proactively act on them
Your team & scope :
You will manage a team of 2 (with scope to grow), and work within the regional & global Merchandising structure.
Qualifications
You are a forward-thinking merchandising leader with a deep understanding of footwear, lifestyle and sportswear. You thrive in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and know how to turn strategy into execution.
What you bring:
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10+ years of experience in merchandising, retail buying or sales
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Master’s degree in Buying & Merchandising, Business or related field
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Strong background in footwear, ideally within top-tier brands
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Proven experience managing assortments
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Fluent English required + French is a plus
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Strategic mindset with strong analytical skills and business acumen
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Leadership qualities and cross-functional influence
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Excellent understanding of the European market and consumer trends
Additional Information
- Located in Annecy, France (74)
- Permanent Contract (CDI)
Ready to lead the Sportstyle movement across EMEA? Apply now and let’s build the future of footwear together.