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MAIWENN QUERE

BRUXELLES

Summary

Senior Merchandising Manager with extensive experience in Retail & Wholesale channels, including Digital, across Europe. Demonstrated success in developing and launching profitable product assortments. Passionate with observing & interacting with people within the industry.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Women Merchandising Director Maternity Cover

Levi Strauss & Co
Bruxelles
09.2024 - Current

Pilot Women's product strategy for the European market across all channels.

Collaborate with senior leadership to set long-term objectives and strategy for the Brand.

Implement global brand strategy to Europe and identify product opportunities to support market share growth.

Management of 7 team members.

Senior Merchandising Manager Women Tops

Levi Strauss & Co
Bruxelles
06.2022 - Current

Lead Women Tops strategy for Europe and drive levi.com channel product strategy.

Analyze market trends and product positioning to support assortment decision and achieve targets across channels.

Close collaboration with the Global merchandising team to brief product needs to support Women's tops growth strategy.

Lead our levi.com consumer journey to increase our loyal fan base and channel growth target.

WT share +2ppt vs LY

Levi.com: DD growth vs LY

Senior Merchandising Manager Mens Bottom

Levi Strauss & Co
Bruxelles
03.2020 - 06.2022

In charge of Men Bottom line for European Markets. Analyzed market trends, sales & competitor data to inform product positioning and assortment decisions. Close collaboration with Global team to insure product brief go live for all channels.

+4% revenue growth (36% of Total apparel European Business)

Senior Merchandising Manager - Women

Levi Strauss & Co.
Paris
08.2014 - 03.2020

Management of the women product strategy for south European markets.

Developed and implemented merchandising strategies to increase sales and profits.

Identify local product opportunities & adapt the global Brand Strategy to South European markets.

Results: Turnover Growth + 21% (41 M€)

Volume Growth + 19% (890 KU)

Women MS Growth +10 points

Brand & Sales Manager

Kaporal
Paris
12.2012 - 08.2014

Developed and implemented brand-specific sales strategies to increase womenswear line on the French Market, including a strong collaboration on the product brief.

+15% (20M€)

Sales Manager Hilfiger Denim

Tommy Hilfiger
Paris
03.2011 - 12.2012

Management of Hilfiger Denim Line - WHS channel France

Developed and implemented sales & product strategies to maximize productivity and profitability.

Managed a team of 6 members in the division.

+ 15% (18 M€)

Business Developer

IKKS Women
London & Lyon
08.2008 - 03.2011

Developed and implemented strategic business plans to identify market opportunities, increase sales & maximize profits. UK & France.

UK +307%, FR +11%

Distribution: UK +400%, FR +5%.

Sales Representative

Mexx
Rennes
10.2005 - 08.2008

Development of the Women line -WHS channel - North West France.

+106% (2.2 M€)

Distribution +80% (110 C)

Education

BTS Force de Vente - Management of business Units

Le Likès - Quimper
01.2001

First degree of DEUG AES - Economics & Social Administration

Rennes 2
01.1999

Skills

  • Product & Commercial Strategies
  • Business driven
  • High product & style empathy
  • Strong communication skills - includes presentation, influencing and negotiation skills
  • Negotiation
  • Data-driven
  • Cross-functional collaboration with Design, Marketing & Planning
  • Market trend & Competition focus
  • Strong planning and organizational skills

Timeline

Women Merchandising Director Maternity Cover

Levi Strauss & Co
09.2024 - Current

Senior Merchandising Manager Women Tops

Levi Strauss & Co
06.2022 - Current

Senior Merchandising Manager Mens Bottom

Levi Strauss & Co
03.2020 - 06.2022

Senior Merchandising Manager - Women

Levi Strauss & Co.
08.2014 - 03.2020

Brand & Sales Manager

Kaporal
12.2012 - 08.2014

Sales Manager Hilfiger Denim

Tommy Hilfiger
03.2011 - 12.2012

Business Developer

IKKS Women
08.2008 - 03.2011

Sales Representative

Mexx
10.2005 - 08.2008

BTS Force de Vente - Management of business Units

Le Likès - Quimper

First degree of DEUG AES - Economics & Social Administration

Rennes 2
MAIWENN QUERE