Vice President, Merchandising- Americas

Position

ABOUT LOEWE:

Created in Spain in 1846, LOEWE approaches 180 years as one of the world’s major luxury houses. Now under the Creative Direction of Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, the brand presents itself to the world as a house focused on craft and culture; evidenced through an intellectual yet playful approach to fashion, bold and vibrant Spanish lifestyle, and unmatched expertise with leather.
LOEWE has a rich legacy of craftsmanship dating back to its beginnings as a collective workshop and has long valued artisanal techniques in its approach to design and manufacture. These core values are reflected in the brand’s belief in the importance of craft in today’s culture, its modern interpretations of historical artistic achievements and its commitment to supporting contemporary art, craft and culture around the world.
At LOEWE, we value the uniqueness of our clients and our teams, whoever and wherever they are. We are committed to a culture that welcomes all genders, ethnicities, socioeconomic backgrounds, and abilities, including people with disabilities of all types. Our aim is for everyone to feel valued, included and empowered to contribute their best.

MAIN PURPOSE:

The Vice President, Merchandising leads the strategic product vision for LOEWE across the Americas, ensuring the Maison’s collections resonate with the regional client while remaining deeply aligned with the global brand direction.
This role is responsible for shaping the merchandising strategy across all categories, driving commercial performance while preserving the integrity, creativity, and desirability of the brand. The Vice President will oversee category performance across Retail in the United States, Canada, and future markets, guiding product assortment, inventory strategy, and pricing architecture to support sustainable growth.
Working closely with the global teams in Paris and Madrid, this leader will translate the global collection vision into a regional merchandising strategy that reflects the unique needs of the Americas client and market. The role requires strong cross-functional collaboration across Retail, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, CRM, Training, and Supply Chain to ensure a cohesive and elevated client experience.
At its core, the Vice President, Merchandising will champion product excellence, inspire teams, and ensure that the LOEWE universe is expressed consistently across all touchpoints

Job responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product & Merchandising Strategy
• Define and lead the regional merchandising strategy across all product categories, aligning global collection vision with the Americas market opportunities.
• Drive long-term product direction that strengthens brand desirability while delivering
sustainable commercial performance.
• Develop and oversee the three-year line planning framework and regional pricing
architecture.
• Identify emerging market trends, client insights, and competitive dynamics to inform
strategic product opportunities.
• Ensure the assortment reflects both the creative ambition of the Maison and the needs of the regional client.

Business Performance
• Own category performance across sales, margin, and inventory productivity for Retail in the
United States and Canada and further markets upon expansion in the Americas.
• Monitor sales and inventory performance to optimize product allocation, assortment, and lifecycle management.
• Partner with Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure effective inventory flow and
distribution strategies.
• Translate product insights into actionable strategies that support business growth.

Global Collaboration
• Partner closely with the Central Merchandising teams in Paris to ensure alignment on
collection strategy and product storytelling.
• Serve as the regional voice of the client and market, bringing insights that inform global product evolution.
• Lead the regional market process, ensuring clear feedback loops between the Americas and global teams.

Brand & Client Experience
• Partner with Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Retail leadership to elevate product storytelling and drive client engagement.
• Ensure consistent expression of the Maison’s brand identity across all merchandising
touchpoints.
• Contribute to initiatives that strengthen LOEWE’s positioning as a leading luxury house within the region.

Leadership
• Lead and develop a high-performing merchandising organization.
• Set clear priorities and strategic direction while fostering a culture of collaboration,
accountability, and creativity.
• Mentor and develop future leaders within the organization, strengthening bench strength across the merchandising function.
•  Drive alignment across cross-functional teams to deliver a unified brand and business strategy.

 

 

Profile

The Candidate

The ideal candidate combines strong product sensibility with a deep understanding of the luxury client and retail environment. They bring a proven track record of merchandising leadership within fashion, accessories, or luxury retail, with the ability to balance creative vision and commercial discipline.
This individual is a strategic thinker, collaborative leader, and passionate advocate for product and brand storytelling.
They are highly curious and possess the stamina and energy required to build a long term sustainable business in a fast paced environment with changing priorities.
Passionate about being in the field to constantly seek learning, empower the immediate team, and inspire store teams. Able to distil these experiences to drive performance in the corporate environment, strategically and tactually.

Professional Experience
• Significant experience in senior merchandising leadership roles within fashion, accessories, footwear, or luxury retail.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-category product strategies within a direct retail business model.
• Experience partnering with global design and merchandising teams within an international organization.
• Strong understanding of luxury retail environments and evolving client expectations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.

Leadership & Competencies
Product & Merchandising Expertise
• Exceptional product sensibility with the ability to interpret market trends while preserving brand authenticity.
• Strong analytical capabilities with the ability to translate insights into strategic
merchandising actions.
• Ability to balance creativity with commercial performance.

Business Acumen
• Deep understanding of retail performance drivers, including sales productivity, margin management, and inventory optimization.
• Experience operating within fast-paced, client-focused luxury retail environments.
• Excellent understanding and curiosity around various luxury consumers across the North American landscape and their differences.

Communication & Influence
• Builds strong partnerships across functions and levels of the organization.
• Communicates strategic vision clearly and effectively.
• Leads with influence, diplomacy, and collaboration.
Strategic Leadership
• Able to define and articulate a clear long-term vision for the merchandising organization.
• Courageous decision-maker capable of navigating complexity and driving innovation.

OUR ENGAGEMENT

 

Additional information

Employee benefits:

At our Maison, we offer a generous benefits package, including medical insurance, a bonus structure, paid time off, holiday pay, a 401 (k), automatic employee contributions, and more!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform essential job functions.

The compensation for this position ranges from $250,000- $275,000 per year. The rate of pay offered will be dependent upon candidate’s relevant skills and experience. In addition, there is a comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, various paid time off programs, employee discount/perks, and a retirement plan with employer contribution.