Merchandise Manager to H&M Franchise

WHAT YOU’LL DO

The Merchandising function is to meet and create customer & consumer demand through product offer optimization and activation. As a Merchandise Manager, you will will lead and support dynamic teams of franchisee merchandising, driving the implementation of our merchandising strategy for your concept across various channels, including online, in-store and emerging platforms.

You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams such as digital, commercial and visual as well as global counterparts in assortment office to enhance customer satisfaction, lead and secure the buying process, optimize inventory and achieve substantial revenue growth. This role involves regular travel across different franchise markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the expert on your markets, staying up to date with competitive landscape in terms of product: fashion, quality, price and activation
• Be responsible for all information (quarterly priorities, must win, commercial information) sent to our Digital and Retail units
• Influence and execute the global product strategy from Customer Groups and Global Merchandising
• Maximize short and long-term profitable growth for your concept in your region
• Lead and secure, quantities, income per period, assortment width, and manage regional product lifecycle through collaboration with the assortment team
• Optimize net selling by establishing clear commercial priorities per channel, by identifying and acting on the sales opportunities/threats
• Optimize regional commercial product offerings for all available channels, both short and long term

WHO YOU ARE

We are looking for people with…

• At least 2-3 years of experience in merchandising, assortment office, controlling function or similar
• University degree, preferably in Business, Economics/Finance or similar
• Previous experience in planning, buying, stock management ideally with exposure to both retail and digital environments is meritorious
• Strong understanding of logistics, allocation, store operations and online sales
• Knowledge in operating merchandising systems, tools, methods
• Documented successful outcomes from previous formal or informal leadership experience

And for people who are...

• Sales driven and have a strong commercial awareness and salesmanship
• Highly analytical and strong in driving results
• Advanced Excel user skills
• Able to work independently and be self-motivated, while still being adaptable to change
• Fluent in written and spoke English
• Able to travel multiple times per year outside Europe

JOIN US

This is a full-time permanent position based in Stockholm.

If you feel your experience, skills, and ambitions are right for this role, please send in your application with your CV (no need for cover letter)

Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are.

Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

*We are committed to a recruitment process that is fair, equitable, and based on competency. We therefore kindly ask you to not attach a cover letter in your application.