This individual will work as part of the EMEA Brands team to develop and drive local product strategy for the Hollister brand. They will lead product strategy across EMEA Stores and Web, using regional customer insights and business performance to shape assortments and drive the business forward. They will work closely with the global product team and key cross-functional partners to ensure the regional strategy remains aligned with the overall brand identity. Success in this role will be highly dependent upon building and maintaining exceptional relationships with internal teams across both EMEA and the US.
This job is located at our EMEA Home Office in London, UK.
What Will You Be Doing?
Act as owner of the Hco Mens Business for EMEA Stores and Web, reporting into Buying Director
Engage in foundational work to understand the brand position and current Hco customer
Create strategies for the Gender at Divisional and Department level, ensuring they are consistent with overall Hco family of brands identity
Following each season, execute a detailed hindsight / strategic line review process at the department level to inform future strategy and identify line list needs for region
Create product architecture to execute key strategies
Be the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for the region
Present weekly selling / business updates as part of a regular Monday review process, evaluating performance, proposing tactical improvements, and consolidating results into a summary to be shared with the Home Office
Intimately understand regional customersโ preferences and interests by observing shopping patterns, regularly shopping competitors, aspirational brands / runway and monitoring media platforms
Share updates on trend and customer engagement with key partners across the organization
Participate in central assortment reviews on a seasonal basis, contributing ideas, identifying top items, and preparing for seasonal buys
Connect remotely and in-person with Home Office Visual Merchandising teams to coordinate floorsets
Management and Development of team of Assistant and Associate Buyers
What Do You Need To Bring?
Bachelorโs degree or relevant experience
Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel
Proven ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for the buying role, fashion retail, customer research, and the family of brands
Desire to take ownership for a portion of a multi-billion-dollar business
An acute eye for product and trend
A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
Company Description
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.
Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website [here.](https://corporate.abercrombie.com/)
ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Join us as we team up around the globe and grow to a $5+ billion family of brandsโpowered by purpose and the belief that we are all leaders.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.
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