Merchandising Manager, Kipling (EMEA)

Merchandising Manager, Kipling (EMEA)

VF Corporation

Antwerp, Belgium

Let’s talk about the role!

We are seeking a strategic and experienced Merchandising Manager to drive product excellence and lead a high-performing team within the dynamic world of lifestyle fashion. This is your opportunity to set the regional product vision and bring it to life through insightful planning, market intelligence, and strong leadership.

How You Will Make a Difference

And you will achieve this by:

Strategy, Market Intelligence & Product Leadership

• Define and lead the seasonal product strategy for the EMEA region, aligning local needs with the global vision;
• Translate business insights and consumer behaviour into compelling, data-informed merchandising decisions;
• Own the end-to-end product lifecycle—from trend analysis to market launch.

Merchandising & Assortment Planning

• Lead the assortment planning process to ensure regionally relevant and commercially successful collections;
• Collaborate closely with global merchandising and product development teams to influence upstream decisions;
• Build and own seasonal line architecture, pricing strategy, and margin optimization for EMEA.

Cross-Functional & Commercial Execution

• Partner with Planning, Marketing, Sales, and Visual Merchandising to ensure cohesive go-to-market execution;
• Present collections and strategies at internal and external key meetings and trade shows;
• Drive product storytelling across all touchpoints to enhance sell-in and sell-through performance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and mentor a merchandising coordinator and help them grow with you;
• Provide coaching, development, and performance feedback to build a high-impact, agile team;
• Foster a collaborative culture that values creativity, accountability, and growth.

Skills for Success

• ~8 years of experience in merchandising, ideally within lifestyle, fashion, or accessories;
• Proven experience in leading merchandising teams and developing talent;
• Strong analytical acumen with a strategic mindset and commercial instincts;
• A degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion Management, or a related field;
• Fluency in English (spoken & written); additional EMEA languages are a plus;
• Willingness to travel across the EMEA region to stay close to markets and partners.

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