Freelance Capsules & Exclusives Manager Ecommerce Europe

About Calvin Klein:

At Calvin Klein, we believe in fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture by celebrating different perspectives, backgrounds and beliefs to truly connect with our associates and consumers. Join us and have a meaningful impact on the world and endless opportunities to design your future. Calvin Klein is a fashion lifestyle brand with bold, progressive ideals and a sensual aesthetic that is recognized worldwide. Our modern and minimalist approach to design, provocative imagery and authentic connection to culture has resonated with customers for over 50 years. Founded in 1968 by Calvin Klein and his business partner Barry Schwartz, we have built our reputation as a leader in American fashion through the distinct Calvin Klein brand lines and a licensed range of products. Global retail sales of Calvin Klein brand products exceeded $9 billion in 2019 and were distributed in over 110 countries. Calvin Klein employs over 11,500 associates globally. We were acquired by PVH Corp. in 2003.

Be part of a team that increases brand engagement and consideration in the markets and drives traffic and conversion at full price. You will be a proactive business partner with all stakeholders, internal and external.

As the Capsules & Exclusives Manager, you will be responsible for bringing our exclusives strategy to life. As part of the Buying team, you will work closely with divisions and buyers to understand our assortment and develop consumer relevant exclusives that strengthen our USP for ck.com.

You will:

• Establish a trusted relationship with respective divisions and maintain regular feedback to the divisions on selling performance and relevant data.

• Work collaboratively with the Planning team to create range plans and define detailed buy plans incorporating consumer insights, market trends and commercial opportunities.

• Oversee the seasonal strategy for exclusives and liaise with key stakeholders to ensure availability of digital assets (image, copy, price) prior to product launch and connect with PVH studios, marketing and content.

• Manage the complete flow of exclusives from product development with the division through range planning, asset production and launch down to collaborating with our Analytics team to obtain insights.

• Provide directional input to the content team and studio during creative briefs for style guides, looks, features, promotions and newsletters.

• Stay in tune with market trends, competitor activity and developments in assigned geographic markets.

• Monitor sell-throughs, proposing and executing trading actions in order to improve sales performance.

Our department:

We are looking for a real team player, who brings in creative and positive energy. Our team is supportive, strong and creative and we are looking for an organized and structured personality that is full of power and wants to push the e-com agenda for ck.com forward. If you are data driven and curious and you think without limits, our team is perfect for you.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience as a Buyer

• Experience in E-commerce

• Strong understanding of fashion, the industry and trends

• Influencing and negotiating skills

• Good eye for product demonstrating excellent commercial awareness

• Strong numerical and analytical skills

• Ability to bring ideas to the table in relation to product and brand mix

• Comfortable to build relationships at all levels with suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as being a self-motivated individual

• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure

• Excellent communication skills

• Passion for the brand and the fast-paced environment

• Great presentation skills are very important

• Happy to be in touch with various departments and parties as a big part of your day

• Ability to quickly switch between tasks and teams

PVH Europe and our brands, TOMMY HILFIGER and CALVIN KLEIN, are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse community of associates with a strong sense of belonging. We believe we are bettered by all forms of diversity, and take pride in working with top talent from every walk of life and corner of the world. In the spirit of inclusivity, qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, nationality, race, religion or sexual orientation.