Reference code: JR135388
Since its creation in 1952 by Gaby Aghion, Parisian Maison, Chloé, has championed a vision of liberated and free femininity. Driven by a desire to challenge the rigid codes and silhouettes of 1950s haute couture, Gaby Aghion defined an elevated, accessible and vibrant perspective on fashion. One that could accompany women in their newly freer daily lives, allowing for freedom of movement.
From its beginnings, Chloé has distinguished itself through a culture of collaboration, consistently showcasing new talents including Karl Lagerfeld, Stella McCartney, Phoebe Philo, and Clare Waight Keller. At the heart of this collaborative creativity is a desire to bring together the Maison values and savoir-faire, to cultivate a Youthful Spirit and a sense of Freedom, Optimism, Collective and Authenticity. To this day, these are our core values which inspire every member of the Chloé Maison.
Under the current creative direction of Chemena Kamali, the Maison is writing a new chapter in its history. True to Gaby Aghion's legacy, we place our clients at the heart of everything we undertake, whether through the quality of our creations or the attention paid to their experience with the Maison, which aims to be unique and memorable.
Role Overview
The Retail Merchandiser for Chloé Americas is an integral role in executing the regional merchandising strategy in alignment with the Maison’s global vision, translating the product direction and local market insights into commercially relevant assortments, compelling product initiatives and strong commercial performance.
With direct ownership of Fashion Accessories, Jewelry, and Licensee, this role leads the seasonal buying process, manages the product lifecycle from assortment selection and launch through inventory optimization and end-of-season actions. This position also supports the broader merchandising function through business reporting, operational coordination, and close partnership with Retail, Visual Merchandising, Supply Chain, Licensee partners, and Paris HQ.
This role offers meaningful exposure to the broader regional business and an opportunity to contribute to a growing, evolving organization. Blending analytical rigor with creative and cultural insight, the ideal candidate brings strong product instinct, commercial curiosity and exceptional attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Category Ownership, Buying, & Product Execution
· Lead the seasonable buys for Accessories, Jewelry, and Licensee from assortment planning and selection through order placement and review, in alignment with regional strategy and OTB
· Build category expertise through product and market knowledge, translating evolving client preferences, competitive insights, and category performance into commercial recommendations and in-season actions
· Track category sales performance, sell-through, and inventory KPIs; identify opportunities to achieve sustainable commercial growth and optimize stock productivity
· Lead regional licensee coordination, fostering partner relationships and overseeing seasonal buys, assortment needs, stock availability and replenishment
Business Analysis & Merchandising Operations
· Prepare and interpret routine analysis across all categories and channels, to generate concise insights on opportunities and risks
· Support forecasts, seasonal hindsight, and business reviews by combining quantitative analysis with boutique and market feedback
· Coordinate stock rebalances, transfers and inventory optimization initiatives across the business, supporting product availability and commercial performance
Visual Merchandising & Cross-Functional Partnership
· Maintain close Retail partnerships to capture market needs, client feedback, and product opportunities
· Serve as a key link between Merchandising & VM, coordinating shared reporting, planning tools, launch trackers, and administrative workflows to support alignment between product strategy and retail execution
· Collaborate with Paris and regional partners to align product priorities, communicate updates and ensure timely execution of commercial initiatives
Qualifications
· 3-5 years of merchandising or retail buying experience, ideally in luxury fashion, with a strong foundation in seasonal buying and assortment development, and the initiative to take on greater category ownership
· Intellectually curious and commercially minded, with a refined product sensitivity and an informed perspective on fashion, culture, competitors, and the evolving luxury client
· Strong analytical and commercial skills, with advanced Excel proficiency and working knowledge of PowerPoint; SAP or Anaplan experience preferred
· Solid understanding of assortment planning, retail math and KPIs, inventory management and product lifecycle execution
· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with exceptional attention to detail and adaptability to changing priorities and deadlines
· Proactive, resourceful, and solution-oriented, with a collaborative approach and strong professional integrity
· Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate insights clearly and effectively across diverse stakeholders
· Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or equivalent relevant experience
· Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require, including market visits and potential on-site participation in seasonal buying sessions
Richemont offers a generous compensation and benefits package for eligible employees. Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
We Offer – United States
We care about our associates’ health and wellbeing and offer a comprehensive benefits program to support you and your loved ones. Our core benefits include medical, dental, and vision programs. Health savings and flexible spending accounts are available to support your financial needs, along with access to the employee assistance program for you and your household members. The company offers income protection solutions including life insurance, disability benefits, and 401(k) with employer match. Understanding the importance of wellness and work-life-balance, our package includes a wellness reimbursement benefit and paid time off. We also encourage associates to give back to their local community by using their volunteer time off days to support important initiatives that drive change.
At Richemont, We Craft the Future!
Expected Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Salary will be negotiated based on relevant skills and experience.
