Collection Manager to Monki!

Company Description
Fashion is our expression and we have a passion for it. But it doesn’t stop there. We want to make a difference. We want to empower women to empower the world.
As a purpose-driven brand we at Monki not only want to be recognised for our on-trend collections and sisterhood values, but also for our brave sustainability efforts, conscious initiatives and passionate community. We’re in this for the long-haul and we’d love for you to join us on this journey.
Whatever part you play, you won’t stop saluting sisterhood. You will be part of driving global change through empowering women to empower the world. As part of Team Monki each and every individual has the ability to make a difference to our business, every day, and to put Monki on the map.
Our brand DNA of Empowering, Brave, Friendly and Fun is ingrained in everything we do, and we pride ourselves in reflecting these values across all parts of the business and beyond.
Job Description
As Collection Manager you will be responsible for the accessories customer offer, setting visions and targets to optimize sales and profitability in both the short term and long term. You will lead, develop and secure the assortment process towards set strategies and goals. As a leader you motivate, inspire and make employees feel involved, to create an efficient team. Your responsibilities will include:
Responsible for the collections customer and competitor focus
Create a seasonal plan for the concept to achieve the best mix of core, current fashion and latest trend together with concept designer – securing the perfect mix of current fashion and Monki basics
Together with business controller set strategy for budget on department level
Constantly review the assortment and act on new tendencies and sales, seeking new sales opportunities
Responsible for the department’s timeline and to review products and overall assortment prior to purchase decision
Managerial responsibilities including to lead and motivate your team

Qualifications
You want to empower everyone around you to be who they want to be. As a person you dare to be progressive and take brave decisions by being creative, passionate and results driven. You are inclusive, open-minded and have a big heart. Embracing those around you and celebrating individual differences – together you inspire change. Happy to lend a helping hand when needed, you don’t leave anyone behind. You are optimistic and like to bring a smile to people’s faces. You think big, embrace change and enjoy teamwork. As a leader you create clarity and encourage collaboration. You take time to celebrate the successes and embrace a ‘test and learn’ attitude. Believing in people you empower everyone to become their best through creating an inclusive environment.
To be successful in this role we also see that you:
Have a minimum of 3 years' experience from a similar role
Have experience of building assortment in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Have a strong business sense and sales drive
Have a strong fashion sense and are genuinely driven by building a great collection by always having the customer top of mind in everything you do
Have a proactive and agile approach to work tasks and responsibilities
Love to work hands-on in daily operations as well as driving strategic projects of methods and processes to develop the fashion industry of tomorrow
Have a strong focus on sustainability
Have an inspiring leader approach that focuses on building culture, people and results

Additional Information
This is a temporary full time position for one year and it will be located at our Head Office in Gothenburg, Sweden. Please note that we are an international company, and our internal language is English. Does this sound like your next challenge? Apply as soon as possible but no later than 3rd April, interviews will be held continuously. (For internal candidates, please remember to initiate a dialogue with your manager before applying).
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive recruitment process. Why kindly ask you to not attach cover letter in your application as they often contain information that can easily trigger unintentional biases.
H&M is committed to creating a Diverse & Inclusive environment and we are actively looking for qualified candidates irrespective of race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability or age.
We look forward to hearing from you!