Junior Merchandising Manager

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday!

Are you motivated by a blend of strategic planning, tactical execution, and operational oversight?

Are you eager to work with focus on driving revenue, increasing margin, and ensuring the company's products align with market demands and customer expectations?

Then you may be our new Junior Merchandising Manager

The Junior Merchandising Manager plays a vital role in supporting the development and execution of merchandising strategies across Royal Copenhagen’s global product portfolio. Working closely with the Merchandising Managers, you will contribute to the creation and implementation of product roadmaps, assortment plans, and sales analyses, while also taking ownership of key deliverables such as data management, reporting, and process coordination throughout various merchandising activities.

This role requires a highly motivated professional with strong analytical skills, an eye for product & design, and the ability to collaborate across various functions and geographies. This is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about contributing to the success of the brand.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Analytical Support

• Support the Merchandising Managers in developing and implementing merchandising strategies and product roadmaps, e.g. by preparing range plan briefs to Design.
• Conduct collection and category performance analysis, providing insights and recommendations for the future product portfolio
• Set up competitor monitoring for global positioning and new launches.

Data & Process Ownership

• Own data and file management for new developments across various touchpoints, ensuring accuracy and timely updates.
• Keep the product roadmaps and product books updated, ensuring alignment with new additions and exits.
• Track sales vs. forecast for assigned collections and prepare regular performance reports.
• Prepare and maintain merchandising dashboards for the team in PowerBI.

Commercial & Go-to-Market Activities

• Prepare financial summaries of range plans and seasonal launches by different dimensions and categories.
• Prepare go to market materials, market handover documents and product training decks.
• Lead sample process timings and communication with stakeholders along our Concept-to-Consumer brand process.

Team & Collaboration

• Contribute to a positive and agile team culture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams like Marketing, Design, and Supply Chain to achieve our overall Vita and BU goals.

Your background

• Education: bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, Merchandising, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of work experience in an international lifestyle, retail, fashion, or FMCG company.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to learn and apply data analysis and reporting using systems such as PowerBI or similar tools.
• Ability to apply both creative and data-driven thinking to support commercial decision-making and business goals.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with ERP or PLM systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively across different cultures and stakeholder groups.
• True team player, actively contributing to overall team success and well-being.
• Willingness to take initiative and adapt to changing priorities and business needs.
• Genuine interest in product, design, and brand development within the lifestyle or luxury sector.

Language skills:

• Fluent English both verbally and written is required
• Any other languages are a bonus

Last day of application:

2025-12-14

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At Fiskars Group, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us and we want to help you achieve it. We offer health insurance plans so you can take care of yourself and your loved ones.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. We currently offer hybrid work arrangements where possible.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives, and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years. 

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary 

Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design-driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2024, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.2 billion and we had close to 7,000 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars.  

BA Vita offers premium and luxury products for the tableware, drinkware, jewelry and interior categories. Its well-known brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2024, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 605 million. Already 50% of BA Vita’s net sales comes from direct-to-consumer sales, comprising approximately 500 stores and approximately 60 e-commerce sites.   

BA Fiskars consists of the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2024, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 547 million.  

Read more: fiskarsgroup.com