JOB DESCRIPTION
Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who forge their own path and leave the world better than we found it. We believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.
About the role
As Retail Outlet Merchandising Lead, you’ll shape and execute the merchandising strategy for our Factory Outlet (FO) business across Europe and manage the product selection for North Africa. You'll combine deep product knowledge, a strong commercial mindset, and a data-driven approach to curate compelling assortments that drive profitability, brand heat, and consumer engagement.
Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, including merchandising, planning, marketing, retail operations, asset recovery, and visual merchandising — you’ll ensure the outlet channel reflects the Levi’s® brand promise while meeting the needs of value-conscious consumers. Reporting to the VP Merchandising Europe, you’ll play a critical role in executing our Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) and "Execute with Impact" strategies, balancing seasonal newness with commercial relevance, while closely monitoring performance and adapting as needed.
What you’ll be doing
1. Lead assortment and seasonal product strategies for Factory Outlet Europe and North Africa, with a focus on profitable growth and strong brand storytelling
2. Define key item and monthly product strategies that balance core and newness, aligned with seasonal Big Ideas and SBP (Strategic Business Plan) priorities
3. Build assortments by store type and grading, ensuring alignment with product strategy and pricing across channels
4. Collaborate on pricing strategies to maintain competitiveness and profitability, ensuring clear market positioning versus mainline stores
5. Be the voice of the consumer - using data, trends, KPIs, and store feedback to inform product selections and identify market opportunities
6. Own FO product briefs and initiate local development when needed
7. Monitor performance weekly (sell-out, ROS, sell-through) and drive in-season actions in partnership with the trading team
8. Support inventory optimisation and left-to-sell reduction efforts without compromising brand equity
9. Partner with cross-functional teams (planning, marketing, VM/BX) to bring assortments to life in-store
10. Execute go-to-market strategies in alignment with global guidelines
11. Maintain range plans, line plans, directive assortments, PLM data and tools with merchandising ops
12. Present product strategy in internal meetings with confidence, passion, and consistency
13. Stay ahead of outlet market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activity to maintain a competitive edge
14. Onboard and mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture
15. Regularly visit FO stores (min. once per month) to strengthen market, consumer, and competitor insight
16. Be a strong thought partner to peers, sharing best practices and adapting strategies based on retail KPIs and field feedback
About you
Education & experience
17. Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Design or a related field (or equivalent experience)
18. 5+ years of experience in apparel merchandising, ideally in outlet or off-price retail environments.
19. Strong commercial acumen, with a proven ability to drive sales, manage inventory, and deliver profitability
20. Deep knowledge of FO specific dynamics, consumer behaviour, and competitive outlet environments
Skills & qualities
21. Highly analytical with experience in tools like Power BI and Tableau
22. Fluent in English (spoken and written); other languages a plus
23. Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
24. Ability to manage cross-functional collaboration and lead without authority
25. Strategic and consumer-obsessed mindset with a love for product and innovation
26. Experience with VM/BX execution, lifecycle planning, and assortment storytelling
27. Resilient and adaptable, able to thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
28. Inclusive, collaborative, and team-focused leader who fosters growth in others
Location & travel
29. You’ll be located at our new Brussels Head Office
30. This role requires approximately 20% travel
Levi Strauss & Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.
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LOCATION
Ixelles, Belgium
FULL TIME/PART TIME
Full time