Senior Category Manager, Watch in Genève

ppWhere passion meets opportunity /p pThe best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail! /p h3Your Purpose /h3 pThe Senior Watch Merchandiser is responsible for developing and executing the global watch assortment across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. /p pWorking closely with the Head of Watches Jewelry, the role ensures that the assortment reflects guest expectations, market trends and brand positioning while maximizing commercial performance across the fleet. /p pThe position combines deep product expertise with strong analytical capabilities to optimize assortment architecture, product lifecycle, inventory productivity and in-store presentation. Acting as the product expert for the watch category, the Senior Watch Merchandiser collaborates with leading watch maisons and cross-functional teams to deliver an exceptional onboard retail experience. /p h3Your Impact /h3 h3Product Assortment Management /h3 ulliBuild and maintain the global watch assortment across all cruise brands and ship classes. /liliDevelop balanced assortments across luxury, premium and contemporary watch brands. /liliContinuously review product performance to optimize assortment productivity. /liliRecommend new references, discontinue underperforming products and manage product lifecycle. /liliEnsure product architecture reflects guest demographics, itineraries and retail concepts. /li /ul h3Product Expertise /h3 ulliAct as the internal expert for the global watch category. /liliMaintain in-depth knowledge of brands, collections, complications, movements, materials and industry innovations. /liliMonitor global watch trends, competitive landscape and consumer preferences. /liliSupport the introduction of new collections and exclusive products. /liliProvide recommendations based on commercial opportunities and market intelligence. /li /ul h3Merchandising Commercial Performance /h3 ulliAnalyse sales performance, sell-through, inventory productivity and assortment efficiency. /liliSupport pricing reviews, promotional activities and commercial initiatives. /liliMonitor KPI performance by SKU, brand, boutique and vessel. /liliIdentify opportunities to improve conversion, average transaction value and category productivity. /liliPrepare regular business reviews and performance reports. /li /ul h3Supplier Brand Coordination /h3 ulliMaintain day-to-day relationships with watch suppliers and brand representatives. /liliCoordinate product launches, allocations, deliveries and assortment updates. /liliEnsure product information, technical specifications and commercial documentation remain accurate. /liliSupport supplier meetings, business reviews and brand presentations. /li /ul h3Cross Functional Collaboration /h3 ulliPartner closely with Retail Operations to maximize onboard commercial execution. /liliWork with Planning and Order Management to ensure optimal inventory availability while minimizing excess stock. /liliPartner with Performance to monitor category profitability and investment performance. /liliInterface with cross-functional departments and stakeholders to ensure optimal coordination, communication, alignment and execution across the organization. /li /ul h3Product Data Systems /h3 ulliMaintain product master data, assortment files and merchandising tools. /liliEnsure accuracy of product attributes, pricing, imagery and product descriptions. /liliSupport seasonal assortment reviews and product planning processes. /liliContribute to the continuous improvement of merchandising processes and reporting. /li /ul h3Your Journey so far /h3 ulli5–8 years of experience in luxury watch merchandising, buying or category management. /liliStrong knowledge of the Swiss watch industry and international luxury brands. /liliExperience in luxury retail, travel retail or department stores. /liliProven analytical skills and experience working with merchandising and reporting tools. /liliExperience working with ERP and merchandise planning systems. /li /ul h3Your Essentials /h3 ulliPassion for luxury watches and strong product knowledge. /liliExcellent analytical and numerical skills. /liliStrong understanding of merchandising principles and assortment planning. /liliHighly organized with excellent attention to detail. /liliStrong communication and stakeholder management skills. /liliAbility to manage multiple priorities in an international environment. /liliProficiency in Microsoft Excel and merchandising systems. /liliFluent English; additional languages are considered an advantage. /liliWillingness to travel internationally when required. /li /ul h3Our commitment /h3 pWe are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr