At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams.
We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.Group Director, Accessories About the JobCHANEL is looking for a Group Director, Accessories to join our Merchandising Team in New York, New York. You will play a lead role in establishing seasonal Accessories merchandising strategy and driving unique assortment for all US boutiques in accordance with global and regional strategies for the Costume Jewelry, and Other Accessory Product Categories.
This position will be a key support role for the Head of US Accessories and Handbags will be a qualified leader to manage a team of buyers and provide effective guidance and mentorship. What impact you can create at CHANEL:You will be a key contributor to driving the annual business planning, financial reporting and budget forecasting for the Accessory business in partnership with the Planning team, and creating and delivering compelling communication around strategiesYou will partner with and support the Head of Accessories to set the vision with a transformational mindset to inspire and ensure the success of strategic business plans for AccessoriesYour impact will be felt by your ability to maintain full awareness of business opportunities/challenges by market, draw insightful and actionable conclusions from business analysis, and deliver business recaps with recommendations to the Head of Accessories and other senior executivesYou will lead a team of buyers in defining the optimal product assortment to maintain the brand's image visionYou will play an active role in leadership development through coaching, mentorship and development of members of the team You will drive the US Pricing strategy for Accessories and play a lead role in the approach of all other categoriesYou'll have the ability to forge strong relationships with internal departments to ensure alignment across cross-functional teams to achieve business goalsYou'll understand the client through data sharing from our Client Analytics team creating and executing merchandising strategies that optimize the client product journeyActively following the industry, key influencer, and seasonal trends, you'll have a strong pulse on the overall economic landscape and competitive market at all timesYou will partner closely and ensure a cohesive approach with other Fashion product category Directors (Handbags, Ready-to-Wear and Shoes) across the Retail Merchandising teamsParticipate in and oversee team's involvement in in-store activities and events to build and enhance direct client relationshipsYou will oversee Buyers in the OTB process that involves close partnership with the Planning team, which includes analyses of sales, full price sell-thru, markdown history/projections and receiptsReviewing sales trends on a weekly, monthly, quarterly and seasonal basis, and adjusting business strategies/financial plans, as necessary, you will ensure sales and profitabilityYou are energized by Having a strong analytical mindset. In this role you will be comfortable with independently formulating theories and drawing conclusions from large, complex sets of dataBeing proactive, agile, and resilient - you'll be comfortable with complexity and ambiguityExpressing Innate curiosity, intuition, drive, & authenticityHaving a strong ability to think holistically and create/execute strategiesExpressing energy, enthusiasm, and passion about retail and product with a strong aesthetic understanding and demonstrated taste levelHaving a service mentality and mindset with proven ability to create and foster cross-functional relationshipsPosition Logistics:Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus8+ years of experience in related strategic/analytical role with demonstrated results in driving a business and successfully leading a teamUp to 30-40% regular and frequent travel (international and domestic)The anticipated base salary range for this position is $133,900-$170,000 Base salary is one component of the total compensation for this position.
Other components [may/will] include additional compensation, benefits and perks.Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth.
This is reflected in:Diversity and InclusionAt CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.Chanel CommunityCHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community.
CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.SustainabilityCHANEL Mission 1.5 is our climate action plan.
It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforces and initiatives.
Arts and CultureWe are committed to extending our legacy of cultural engagement. Global support includes the CHANEL Culture Fund, which supports a select group of leading art culture institutions across the globe, and the CHANEL Next Prize for the next generation of creative talent. US support currently includes Annual sponsorship of the MoMA film program, Tribeca Film Festival programs and Through Her Lens, Support of the Academy Gold Fellowship for Women and Sponsorship of the BAAND Together Dance Festival at Lincoln Center.
Career and Leadership Development: We have dedicated in-house teams focused on supporting the onboarding of employees, developing leadership skills via custom programs like Imagine Chanel People, Heart of Leadership and group and individual coaching, and blended online and live classes offered on our Bloom platform and by skilled trainers, such as Shape Your Career, to develop career building skills.CompensationBase salary, bonus potential and other forms of variable pay [may/will be] offered for this positionBenefits and Perks Flexibility (flexible time and hybrid work options)Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing (2-week August Office Closure and Wellbeing Days in Retail) and a Wellbeing fundFamily and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days401K, pension and other incentivesRobust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance ProgramLife insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking*Chanel, Inc.
benefits and perks are dependent on eligibility and subject to modification by Chanel at any time.SummaryLocation: New York, NYType: Full time.
