Merchandising Trainee

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada Christian Dior Couture Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Dior Corporate Trainee participates in a program designed to identify and develop future talent for the organization. By working closely with their assigned Department, the Trainee supports the organization’s short and long-term objectives through day to day administrative and long-term project work. Trainees across departments will collaborate to develop initiatives to improve business results, and present plans to Executive Leadership Team. The Merchandising Trainee is responsible for supporting the department in managing the business strategy for the Canadian Boutiques. Main responsibilities include reporting and recaps, product tool creation, competitive market analysis, supporting the buying process, and distribution of product category in accordance with total company vision.

**Profile**:
**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Merchandising Functions**
- Review and support running weekly sales reports: Generate a variety of Excel based reports; store and business recaps, ensure tracking to sales targets
- Manage and follow up daily on product shipping and deliveries
- Communicate and partner closely with Retail teams to manage day to day product inquiries and present business updates on Retail calls
- Participate and share new ideas to drive business strategy
- Assist with weekly stock rebalances to improve sales and sell-thru
- Monitor and Track Trunk Show Samples
- Analyze the market and prepare comprehensive recaps on competitive pricing, trends, market activities, and events monthly
- Support the creation of seasonal launch tools: buy book creation, manage photo and selling tools, ensure client orders are filled accurately, strategically adjust allocations to match reservation needs
- Assist team during 4 seasonal Buying Markets:

- Support compilation of premarket analysis: by store and classification. Find opportunities within each region & present strategy to Managers.
- Remain positive, energetic, and organized while meeting tight deadlines during high-paced and demanding buying sessions
- Review sales results on Advertising campaigns, catalogue and product highlights

**Reporting Functions**
- Prepare and provide analysis on fast/slow sellers and sell-thru report
- Prepare and compile seasonal qualitative collection feedback for stores
- Hindsight end of season (EOS) product analysis and recaps
- Support Merchandising team on weekly reporting across categories

**Additional information**:
**SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**:

- Excellent organizational skills, drive for results and ability to independently problem solve
- Ability to deliver tight deadlines while being detail oriented
- Thrive in fast-paced environment with self-motivated mentality
- Effectively and professionally communicate with Boutique teams
- Think creatively when analyzing the business
- Operate all systems and retail programs necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to react quickly to changing demands of business; able to set priorities to maximize time effectively and efficiently
- Technical ability to manage merchandising software
- Team player with strong interpersonal and communication skills

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- At least 1-2 years prior Merchandising/Buying work or internship experience, luxury retail Women’s experience preferred; strong working knowledge of Retail Math and Retail KPIs
- Strong knowledge of Excel & Powerpoint, proficiency in all Microsoft Office programs

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