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Senior Group Director, Leather Goods

Senior Group Director, Leather Goods

ChanelNew York, NY, US
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Senior Group Director, Leather Goods

At Chanel, we are focused on creating an inclusive culture that nurtures personal growth, contributing to collective progress. We believe the uniqueness of each individual increases the diversity, complementarity and effectiveness of our teams. We strongly encourage your application, as we value the perspective, experience and potential you could bring to CHANEL.

About the role :

CHANEL is looking for a Senior Group Director, Leather Goods to join our Merchandising Team in New York, New York. You will play a lead role in establishing merchandising strategy and driving unique assortment for all US boutiques for Chanel leather goods categories in accordance with global and regional strategies. The role will be a key support role for the Head of Merchandising, Leather Goods & Accessories, U.S., providing strategic support and executional leadership to ensure the success of the broader category and managing a team of leather goods merchandising team members through practical guidance and mentorship.

What impact you can create at CHANEL :

Strategic Leadership

  • Define and execute the U.S. merchandising strategy for Leather Goods, ensuring it reflects both Chanel's creative vision and the unique needs of the dynamic American market.
  • Support the Head of Merchandising, Leather Goods & Accessories, in driving the overall category vision, strategic planning, and business performance.
  • Partner with global counterparts to align on collection vision while tailoring assortments and strategies for the U.S. client.
  • Identify opportunities and risks in the U.S. market and recommend strategies to drive growth, client acquisition, and retention.
  • Support setting the US Pricing strategy for leather goods and play a key role in the approach of all other categories.

Product & Assortment

  • Lead the team to build seasonal assortments that represent collection allure and support each BTQ's specificities and clients' needs.
  • Partner with the global merchandising team to share U.S. insights, influencing collection architecture and lifecycle management.
  • Monitor performance and adjust buy strategies to maximize sales and inventory efficiency.

    • Front-Runner of Fashion & Industry Trends

  • Serve as a thought leader in the U.S. luxury landscape, identifying shifts in client behavior, cultural moments, and fashion trends.
  • Translate these insights into assortment strategies, ensuring Chanel remains the leader in the U.S. market for fashion and desirability.
  • Represent the U.S. voice in global forums, ensuring regional perspectives influence leather goods' product evolution.

    • Client-Centric Approach

  • Leverage U.S. client insights, CRM data, and retail feedback to anticipate demand and shape product journeys.
  • Ensure the Leather Goods offering enhances the client experience across U.S. boutiques and all client facing events.
  • Retail & Business Excellence
  • Partner with U.S. Retail, Visual Merchandising, and Education teams to ensure storytelling and execution that protect brand equity.
  • Track key business metrics and lead action plans to optimize results.
  • Work closely with Supply Chain and Merch Planning to ensure the right products reach the right markets at the right time.

    • Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and develop the U.S. Leather Goods merchandising team, fostering growth, collaboration, and excellence.
  • Lead with a coach mindset, supporting individual development while driving teamwide performance.
  • Serve as a cultural ambassador, inspiring teams with Chanel's heritage, creativity, and client-first philosophy.
  • Drive efficiency and process improvement through challenging status quo and collaboration.

    • You are energized by :

  • Passionate about Fashion You are deeply connected to the world of fashion and craftmanship, bringing enthusiasm, curiosity and innovation while respecting the codes of the house.
  • Visionary & Strategic You see both the big picture and the fine details, shaping strategies while executing flawlessly in the moment.
  • Client-Obsessed You have a deep curiosity about the U.S. luxury client and make decisions that put their needs, desires, and experiences at the center.
  • Innovative & Trend-Aware You anticipate market and cultural shifts, translating them into forward-thinking merchandising strategies.
  • Collaborative & Influential You thrive in cross-functional partnerships, inspiring and aligning diverse teams toward shared goals.
  • Analytical & Decisive You balance intuition with data, using insights to drive informed business decisions and corrective actions.
  • Resilient & Adaptable You excel in ambiguity, embrace change, and remain composed under pressure while leading teams through evolving priorities.
  • People Leader You nurture talent, develop high-performing teams, and embody Chanel's culture of respect, excellence, and creativity.

    • What you will bring to the team :

  • 12+ years of experience in luxury merchandising, with strong expertise in Leather Goods and deep knowledge of the U.S. luxury fashion market.
  • Proven ability to adapt global strategies to local market needs and drive commercial performance.
  • Strong analytical and financial acumen, with experience managing P&L responsibilities.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with experience leading high-performing teams.
  • Deep understanding of U.S. luxury clients, trends, and competitive landscape.
  • Up to 25% regular travel (international and domestic)
  • Bachelor's Degree required, MBA a plus

    • Compensation :

  • The anticipated base salary range for this position is 175,000 through 225,000 component of the total compensation for this position. Other forms of variable pay may be offered for this position. Other components may include bonus potential, benefits, and / or perks.

    • Benefits and Perks :

  • Wellbeing resources include dedicated paid time off for wellbeing for your role : 2-week August Office Closure and a Wellbeing fund
  • Family and care giving benefits (inclusive of parental leave, fertility support, MilkStork, and Care.com Membership)
  • Generous paid time off policies to include vacation, holiday, sick and volunteer days
  • 401K and other incentives
  • Robust healthcare offerings; medical, dental, vision, MDLIVE (virtual care), One Medical, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care), Health Savings Account and Employee Assistance Program
  • Life insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Health Advocate, International Business Travel Accident & Medical, and Commuter Transit & Parking

    • Additional Information :

    Chanel is a private company whose values are grounded in creating the conditions for people to perform at their best and feel fulfilled and confident in their work. We offer a unique work environment where individuals are encouraged to better understand the brand, the business, and motivations, so that together we can unlock the possibilities of growth. This is reflected in :

    Diversity and Inclusion :

  • At CHANEL, we are intentional in promoting Diversity & Inclusion. We foster respect, empathy and dignity for all. We believe strongly that the diversity of our people across the full spectrum of human differences is essential to our organisation and the connections we have with each other and our clients.
  • We offer Employee Resource Groups in the US that are voluntary, open to all, employee-led groups formed around a shared identity or lived experience, whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community aligned with the values and missions of the communities they support.

    • Chanel Community :

  • CHANEL Community empowers our employees to channel their passions, talents and sense of purpose to contribute to and learn from our communities.
  • Employees are encouraged to take time off annually to volunteer through CHANEL Community. CHANEL also matches employee donations to select charitable organizations.

    • Sustainability :

  • CHANEL Mission 1.5 is our climate action plan. It is focused on transforming the business in line with the ambitions of the Paris Agreement on climate change to limit the average global mean temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels.
  • Employees are encouraged to contribute to our US Sustainability efforts at the corporate level and within the divisions, through organized taskforce
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