Assistant Manager, Merchandising – Luxury Brands (Retail)

Industry	Retail/Restaurant
Work Location	Kuala Lumpur
Employment Status	Full Time
Job Details	JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution, curating and developing luxury brand assortments across assigned international labels to drive sales performance, margin optimisation, and alignment with store positioning and target clientele. Manage buying negotiations including pricing, margins, exclusivity, allocation, and delivery terms Monitor daily sales performance by brand, category, and SKU Drive sell-through and profitability through effective stock planning and replenishment Identify slow-moving luxury items and implement strategic actions (markdown planning, transfer, or promotional strategy where appropriate and brand-approved) Work closely with Visual Merchandising and Store Operations to ensure premium brand presentation standards are met Support in-store launches, VIP events, and seasonal campaigns Ensure product display and assortment reflect luxury positioning and brand storytelling Conduct regular analysis on sales trends, customer behaviour, and competitor luxury retail movements Prepare buying reports, sales forecasts, and post-season reviews with actionable insights JOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field Minimum 10 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or buying support in luxury fashion retail/ international brands. Prior experience with international luxury brands is highly preferred Strong understanding of luxury retail customer behaviour and brand positioning Excellent commercial acumen with strong analytical and negotiation skills Ability to work with brand principals and manage high-expectation stakeholders Strong attention to detail and sensitivity to brand image and presentation Ability to work in a fast-paced, premium retail environment
Salary Details	RM9000 - RM12000
Skills and Experience	Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury
Working Hours	8.30am - 6.00pm
Benefits	Career progression
Holidays and Vacations	Sat and Sun, PH

Industry

Retail/Restaurant

Work Location

Kuala Lumpur

Employment Status

Full Time

Job Details

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Open-to-Buy (OTB) planning and execution, curating and developing luxury brand assortments across assigned international labels to drive sales performance, margin optimisation, and alignment with store positioning and target clientele.
Manage buying negotiations including pricing, margins, exclusivity, allocation, and delivery terms
Monitor daily sales performance by brand, category, and SKU
Drive sell-through and profitability through effective stock planning and replenishment
Identify slow-moving luxury items and implement strategic actions (markdown planning, transfer, or promotional strategy where appropriate and brand-approved)
Work closely with Visual Merchandising and Store Operations to ensure premium brand presentation standards are met
Support in-store launches, VIP events, and seasonal campaigns
Ensure product display and assortment reflect luxury positioning and brand storytelling
Conduct regular analysis on sales trends, customer behaviour, and competitor luxury retail movements
Prepare buying reports, sales forecasts, and post-season reviews with actionable insights

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Retail Management, or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in merchandising, retail, or buying support in luxury fashion retail/ international brands. Prior experience with international luxury brands is highly preferred
Strong understanding of luxury retail customer behaviour and brand positioning
Excellent commercial acumen with strong analytical and negotiation skills
Ability to work with brand principals and manage high-expectation stakeholders
Strong attention to detail and sensitivity to brand image and presentation
Ability to work in a fast-paced, premium retail environment

Salary Details

RM9000 - RM12000

Skills and Experience

Retail, Merchandising, Fashion, Luxury

Working Hours

8.30am - 6.00pm

Benefits

Career progression

Holidays and Vacations

Sat and Sun, PH

Assistant Manager, Merchandising – Luxury Brands (Retail)

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