マーチャンダイジング＆商品開発シニアマネージャー/ Sr. Manager, Merchandising & PD

A leading luxury food and retail company is looking for a Senior Manager, Merchandising & Product Development. The selected candidate will develop local product assortments, manage margins and inventory, oversee Japan-exclusive packaging, lead visual merchandising and sales promotion, and manage a team while coordinating with Paris headquarters and local functions.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute product development and merchandising strategies for the Japan market
• Review Paris headquarters product schedules and develop Japan-exclusive product formats based on local tastes, seasonal demand, and gifting occasions
• Manage product pricing, COGS, projected volume, and margin targets in collaboration with Finance
• Analyse sell-through rates, manage inventory, and coordinate with production to optimise stock
• Align product launches with Marketing, PR, and Sales campaigns
• Oversee Japan-exclusive seasonal packaging development in line with Paris headquarters aesthetic guidelines
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on development schedules, production lead times, and cost optimisation
• Develop and implement visual merchandising guidelines for boutiques and seasonal retail campaigns
• Coordinate seasonal window changes and in-store animations with Retail managers
• Oversee Point of Sale displays and in-store signage to strengthen the brand experience and support sales
• Conduct boutique visits to audit visual merchandising standards and train Retail staff
• Lead and develop a team of 2 to 3 members across Product Development & Merchandising, Packaging Development, and Visual Merchandising and Sales Promotion

Requirements:

• 7-10 years of experience in Merchandising, Product Development, or Product Marketing
• More than 3 years of experience in a managerial role
• Strong knowledge of the Japanese luxury gifting market, consumer behaviour, and seasonal sales peaks such as Valentine's Day and White Day
• Strong financial and analytical skills including sales calculations, margin calculation, COGS control, and data-driven decision-making
• Experience executing high-end visual merchandising and premium packaging
• Advanced MS Excel skills for data analysis
• Familiarity with ERP and inventory systems
• Native level Japanese; fluent level English

Preferred requirements:

• Experience in Luxury Retail, Premium F&B, or Cosmetics
• Proficient in French

About the Company:

A premium confectionery and hospitality company specialising in high-end French pastries, chocolates and desserts. Its Japan business operates boutiques, cafés and delivery services, while also developing licensing partnerships and bringing refined pâtisserie experiences to customers through department stores and other retail channels.

Keywords:

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Job Ref: GS1V7W