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Senior Women's Fashion Merchandiser

Hybrid in Madrid·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 6 Nov)

El Corte Ingles

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Work mode
Hybrid, Madrid
Contract
Full-time
English
Required
Experience
3+ years
Education
University degree
Benefits
Life insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in Merchandising, Commercial Planning, Retail Planning, or similar positions within the retail or fashion sector.
  • University degree in Business Administration and Management, Economics, International Trade, or similar.
  • Experience in commercial planning, stock management, budget preparation, and Open To Buy (OTB) management.
  • Upper-intermediate level of English.
  • Advanced level of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with analysis and reporting tools will be valued.
  • High analytical capacity and results orientation.
  • Commercial vision and sensitivity toward the product and fashion trends.
  • Capacity for organization, planning, and simultaneous management of different projects and priorities.
  • Communication and influence skills to work with different stakeholders and business areas.
  • Proactivity, autonomy, and the ability to provide improvement proposals based on data

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer a range of social benefits that will contribute to your well-being.

  • Exclusive discounts and financing options.
  • Life insurance.
  • Corporate University.
  • Ongoing training for professional development.
  • Study aid for employees' children.
  • Own medical service.
  • Flexible compensation plan.

The role

Are you looking to develop your talent and a place where your effort is recognized? We offer you a dynamic, close-knit environment with a future. Here, every day is a new opportunity to learn, grow, and shine. Imagine being part of a diverse team, where evolution and customer service are our priority. At El Corte Inglés, our work is a shared passion.

The project waiting for you.

We are looking to hire a Senior Women's Fashion Merchandiser, who will assume a key role in the planning, monitoring, and development of the category. You will be responsible for analyzing business performance, defining commercial strategies, and optimizing the assortment, stock, and profitability of your area, working closely with Buying, Design, and Operations.

You will have the opportunity to participate actively in the strategic decision-making of the category, providing analytical vision and commercial judgment to drive business results in a dynamic, demanding environment oriented toward continuous improvement.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals with consolidated experience in Merchandising or Commercial Planning within the retail sector, who want to assume a greater degree of responsibility and contribute directly to the evolution and growth of the category.

What you'll do

Main duties and requirements.

  • Lead the monitoring and analysis of the Women's Fashion category, identifying opportunities for growth and result improvement.
  • Participate in the definition of the category's commercial strategy, performing sales, buying, and margin planning by season.
  • Analyze sales, stocks, and key business indicators to optimize profitability and guarantee the fulfillment of commercial objectives.
  • Manage and supervise the Open To Buy (OTB), buying budgets, and stock planning.
  • Define and monitor the assortment, ensuring adequate product coverage according to the needs of each channel or point of sale.
  • Prepare reports and recommendations based on data analysis to support decision-making.
  • Coordinate and monitor promotions, commercial campaigns, and sale periods, evaluating their impact on the business.
  • Collaborate closely with the Buying, Design, Operations, and store teams to guarantee the correct execution of the commercial strategy.
  • Participate in projects to improve processes, tools, and methodologies for category planning and management.

About El Corte Ingles

El Corte Inglés is Spain's largest department store group and one of the country's most iconic retail companies. Founded in 1940, it operates a vast network of department stores, hypermarkets (Hipercor), supermarkets (Supercor), and an extensive online retail platform. The company also has significant operations in travel agencies, insurance, and financial services, employing tens of thousands of people across Spain and internationally.

With its headquarters in Madrid, El Corte Inglés has a strong presence throughout Spain, with stores and offices in nearly every major city. The company is known for its traditional, customer-centric retail culture and offers a wide range of roles, from sales and logistics to technology, data analysis, and corporate functions. For international professionals, El Corte Inglés provides opportunities to work in a major Spanish company, though Spanish language proficiency is typically essential for most positions.

Industry
Retail
Founded
1940
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Madrid, Spain
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and 17 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • El Corte Inglés is headquartered in Madrid, Spain, and is a Spanish-founded company.
  • The company operates across all major Spanish cities, offering opportunities in retail, logistics, and corporate roles.
  • Spanish language proficiency is generally required for most positions, especially customer-facing roles.
  • The company offers a wide range of roles, from sales and operations to technology and data analytics, suitable for various professional backgrounds.
  • As a large, established employer, El Corte Inglés provides stable employment and opportunities for internal mobility.

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Additional information

If this position interests you, we invite you to apply, as your experience could be very valuable to us. In our company, all people are welcome.

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