Job description
ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 25 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including menswear, footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
POSITION
We are recruiting for a full-time Stockroom / Farferch assistant for our KARL LAGERFELD store in London. This a fantastic opportunity to join a strong and successful business with ambitious yet realistic growth plans. The stockroom / Farfetch Associate is responsible for managing the back-of-house operation including deliveries, transfers, and stockroom organization ensuring all Stock Management HOK procedures are followed. The associate also has the responsibility of providing a safe working and shopping environment.
Stock Management
- This involves efficiently processing all deliveries in and out,
- Ensure all deliveries are processed and managed on the POS system
- Ensuring Farfetch orders are processed daily and KPI targets are achieved
- Inform the Store Manager of any delivery/stock discrepancies
- Filing paperwork correctly and as per the House of Karl procedures
- Give feedback to Store Manager about what stock is needed to have full product availability
- Maintain a tidy and organized stockroom with a clear system in place
- Is aware of the best and slow sellers and ensures these are easily accessible in the stock room
- Excellent knowledge of the product (sizes, colors, styles etc.)
- Minimum of 1 year of progressive Retail experience in a luxury/contemporary brand
- Communicate honestly, openly, and constructively
- Contribute to an inclusive culture of diverse styles and talents working toward a clear purpose
- Demonstrate flexibility and innovation in recognizing and reacting to the changing business environment
- You love working in an international environment
Drive Sales
- This involves a good knowledge of the business that will provide growth in sales.
- Give feedback to Store Manager about what stock is needed to have full product availability
- Maintain a tidy and organized stockroom and shop floor storage with a clear system in place
- Is aware of the best and slow sellers and ensures these are easily accessible in the stock room
Product Knowledge
- This involves an outstanding knowledge of the product to support the store operation.
- Excellent knowledge of the product (sizes, colors, and styles etc.)
PROFILE
- Minimum of 2 year of progressive Retail experience in a luxury/contemporary brand
- Communicate honestly, openly and constructively
- Contribute to an inclusive culture of diverse styles and talents working toward a clear purpose
- Demonstrate flexibility and innovation in recognizing and reacting to the changing business environment
- Experience with Farfetch, online retail
JOIN #TEAMKARL
The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.
At #TEAMKARL, everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, grow in their career and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas and experiences to work with us.
Karl Lagerfeld
www.karl.com
Paris, France
Pier Paolo Righi
Less than $1 million (USD)
51 to 200 Employees
Company - Private
1998