Retail Merchandising Specialist (Jewelry & Watches)
Bulgari in Rome seeks a Retail Merchandising Specialist (Jewelry & Watches) — hybrid role to manage assortments, allocations and sales analysis.
Overview
Bulgari is an Italian luxury house renowned for high-end jewellery, watches and lifestyle products. As part of the LVMH group, the maison combines artisanal Italian craftsmanship with the global scale and resources of a leading luxury conglomerate, offering a premium, design-driven workplace focused on creativity, quality and commercial excellence.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate global and novelty assortment sessions, defining optimal store-level assortments by store cluster, product strategy and sales performance.
- Manage assortment validation for new openings, renovations/relocations and pop-up concepts, coordinating Local Merchandisers, Network Merchandising, Supply Chain and Distribution Planning to ensure timely execution.
- Oversee and optimize allocation- and priority-driven product distribution to align inventory with store needs and commercial opportunities.
- Analyze weekly sales and inventory performance, identify trends and opportunities, and propose actionable recommendations to maximize sell-through in collaboration with local and central stakeholders.
- Act as the primary liaison with Central Supply Chain and Distribution Planning on assortment topics and priority setting for new product launches.
- Support continuous improvement of assortment and distribution processes, driving data‑led initiatives and streamlining cross‑functional workflows.
Qualifications
- University degree in Business Management, Economics or a related discipline.
- 4–6 years' experience in merchandising or a similar role; experience within luxury retail strongly preferred.
- Strong quantitative and analytical capability with high attention to detail.
- Fluency in English and Italian (written and spoken).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Power BI is a plus.
- Proven stakeholder management and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
Skills
Experience
Minimum 3 years of relevant merchandising or retail planning experience, ideally 4–6 years with demonstrated exposure to assortment strategy, allocation and cross‑functional coordination within the luxury or premium retail sector.
Education
University degree in Business Management, Economics, or a related field.
Culture
Bulgari blends Italian creativity and heritage with the operational rigour of the LVMH group, fostering a collaborative, high‑quality environment. The workplace values craftsmanship, client focus and innovation while encouraging cross‑disciplinary teamwork across central and local functions.