Global Merchandise Manager at H&M Home

Company Description
At H&M HOME, our purpose is to make it possible for our customers to create a modern and inspiring home, in an affordable and sustainable way. With us, you get the opportunity to work close to our customers in a creative and dynamic culture where you use your drive and ambition to set our business in. We take care of each other, and we never compromise on sharing ideas and knowledge. With our entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset, we inspire and attract customers all over the world.
The mission set for H&M HOME is to become a true global player in the interior industry. We therefore continue to invest in our organization in order to grow the business rapidly. We are now present in 53 physical markets through +400 shop-in-shops (SiS) and concept stores (CS) and will continue to grow during the upcoming years. During 2022 and onwards, we will continue to expand our Concept Store format to new markets as well as grow our portfolio in existing markets.
Job Description
Do you want to be a key player within our brand’s crown jewel and create an inspiring shopping experience for customers, where your actions and decisions really make the difference? Do you thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and have a drive to increase sales and act on global level? Then you might be the person we are looking for!
We are now looking for a Global Merchandise Manager, responsible for our H&M HOME Concept Stores, to join the global merchandising team. You will be able to join the exciting and challenging journey of growing our brand globally within the interior industry. You will be working in a high paced dynamic environment and be part of a team with constant drive to improve, while having fun on the way.
As the Global Merchandise Manager, you share the responsibility of reaching the sales and profit goals of our Concept Stores in Europe (at the moment standing for 25% of our brand’s retail turnover globally). You will be a part of the central H&M HOME Merchandising team and work in close collaboration with other central functions such as Area, Assortment Office, Visual Store Experience, Stores and regional Merchandising teams.
Your key responsibilities will include, but not limited to:
Create best profitable customer offer on short- and long-term, both locally and regionally.
Set, execute, and follow up commercial plan and focuses to drive profitable net growth.
Optimize stock and sales by establishing optimal allocation, replenishment, and store segmentation strategies.
Influence the assortment and buying strategy by being the expert of your market(s) and our customers.
Define and execute reduction strategy in a profitable and sustainable way. Optimize the effect of reductions through e.g., sale, activities, and price adjustments.
Be close to the markets, stores and most importantly our customers – frequent travel within Europe is required.

Qualifications
As a person we believe that you are a social, communicative, and engaging team player full of drive and optimism. A strong passion for store retail, developing yourself and a get-it-done attitude. You have a self-going personality with a strong sense of responsibility and drive. You like to take on challenges and thrives in an entrepreneurial setting and constantly changing environment. You enjoy working strategically with developing our business as well as working hands on analyzing numbers.
To be successful in the role we see that you have:
At least 2 years of experience within merchandising at H&M
Previous experience from informal or formal leadership role
Preferably has experience working on a global level
Experience from sales markets is meritorious
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn analysis into actions
Enjoys working both strategically and operationally and thrives through close cross functional collaboration
Strong communication skills
Fluent in English, both written and verbally

Additional information
This is a full-time position placed in Stockholm, starting as soon as possible and you will report to Global Head of Merchandising.
If you feel your experience, skills and ambitions are right for this role, please send your application (only CV) as soon as possible but latest 26th May. Interviews will be held on a continuous basis. If you have questions regarding the role (not applications), please contact the Head of Retail Anne.Soderberg@hm.com . If you have questions about the process, please contact Talent Acquisition team ida.lundwall@hm.com or Uditi.mittal@hm.com
We look forward to hearing from you!
H&M Group 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.
At H&M Group we strive to have a fair and inclusive and recruitment process. This is why kindly ask you to not attach Cover Letter in your application as this could cause unintentional subjective assessment. Thank you!
We welcome applications from all parts of the world and offer relocation support if you are based outside of Sweden.