JOB DESCRIPTION
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About the role
As Retail Outlet Merchandising Lead, you’ll shape and execute the merchandising strategy for our Factory Outlet (FO) business across Europe and manage the product selection for North Africa. You'll combine deep product knowledge, a strong commercial mindset, and a data-driven approach to curate compelling assortments that drive profitability, brand heat, and consumer engagement.
Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, planning, marketing, retail operations, asset recovery, and visual merchandising — you’ll ensure the outlet channel reflects the Levi’s® brand promise while meeting the needs of value-conscious consumers. Reporting to the VP Merchandising Europe, you’ll play a critical role in executing our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and "Execute with Impact" strategies, balancing seasonal newness with commercial relevance, while closely monitoring performance and adapting as needed.
What you’ll be doing
Lead assortment and seasonal product strategies for Factory Outlet Europe and North Africa, with a focus on profitable growth and strong brand storytelling
Define key item and monthly product strategies that balance core and newness, aligned with seasonal Big Ideas and SBP (Strategic Business Plan) priorities
Build assortments by store type and grading, ensuring alignment with product strategy and pricing across channels
Collaborate on pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability, ensuring clear market positioning versus mainline stores
Be the voice of the consumer - using data, trends, KPIs, and store feedback to inform product selections and identify market opportunities
Own FO product briefs and initiate local development when needed
Monitor performance weekly (sell-out, ROS, sell-through) and drive in-season actions in partnership with the trading team
Support inventory optimisation and left-to-sell reduction efforts without compromising brand equity
Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, marketing, VM/BX) to bring assortments to life in-store
Execute go-to-market strategies in alignment with global guidelines
Maintain range plans, line plans, directive assortments, PLM data and tools with merchandising ops
Present product strategy in internal meetings with confidence, passion, and consistency
Stay ahead of outlet market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge
Onboard and mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
Regularly visit FO stores (min. once per month) to strengthen market, consumer, and competitor insight
Be a strong thought partner to peers, sharing best practices and adapting strategies based on retail KPIs and field feedback
About you
Education & experience
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Design or a related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, ideally in outlet or off-price retail environments.
Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and deliver profitability
Deep knowledge of FO specific dynamics, consumer behaviour, and competitive outlet environments
Skills & qualities
Highly analytical with experience in tools like Power BI and Tableau
Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages a plus
Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and lead without authority
Strategic and consumer-obsessed mindset with a love for product and innovation
Experience with VM/BX execution, lifecycle planning, and assortment storytelling
Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
Inclusive, collaborative, and team-focused leader who fosters growth in others
Location & travel
You’ll be located at our new Brussels Head Office
This role requires approximately 20% travel
Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
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