Global Merchandising Manager, Home Category

Marimekko • Stockholm, ME

43d

About The Position

Marimekko is a Finnish lifestyle design company renowned for its original prints and colors. The company's product portfolio includes high-quality clothing, bags and accessories as well as home décor items ranging from textiles to tableware. When Marimekko was founded in 1951, its unparalleled printed fabrics gave it a strong and unique identity. In 2024, the company's net sales totaled EUR 183 million and comparable operating profit margin was 17.5 percent. Globally, there are roughly 170 Marimekko stores, and online store serves customers in 39 countries. The key markets are Northern Europe, the Asia-Pacific region and North America. The Group employs about 480 people. The company's share is quoted on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd. www.marimekko.com We are looking for a talented and commercially driven GLOBAL MERCHANDISING MANAGER, HOME CATEGORY to join our dynamic Product & Supply Chain team. This is a full-time permanent position, in which you will report to Marimekko's Head of Concept Home and Demand & Production Planning. This position is based either in Stockholm, Copenhagen or Helsinki and if based outside Finland,it requires frequent travel to the HQ in Helsinki, Finland. As a Global Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for executing and evolving the global merchandising strategy for the Home category, ensuring seamless alignment with Marimekko's brand strategy, business objectives, design direction, and market needs across all channels. You will play a central role in driving growth and profitability through strategic assortment planning, pricing, and performance analysis. You will play a pivotal role in steering Marimekko's global business from a merchandising perspective. Success in this role requires the ability to see the big picture while mastering the details - balancing strategic thinking with operational excellence. You will be responsible for translating global sales performance and market insights into actionable strategies that drive growth and profitability across all channels. In your role you collaborate in a matrix organization closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Sourcing, Global Retail & Wholesale, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising. Your ability to build strong partnerships and lead through influence is essential in aligning diverse stakeholders around a shared vision. With a global mindset and a hands-on approach, you will ensure that our collections meet both commercial goals and customer expectations, while staying true to Marimekko's brand identity.

Requirements

• +5 years of experience in merchandising and collection building in an international premium brand or retail environment
• Relevant educational background, preferably a degree from university or university of applied sciences
• Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of retail and wholesale metrics
• Proven ability to think strategically and act operationally in a fast-paced, complex environment
• Demonstrated excellence in operational execution and attention to detail
• Solid business acumen and confident decision-making skills
• Experience working across multiple distribution channels and understanding global consumer behavior
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to inspire and align cross-functional teams in a matrix organization
• Strong self-leadership and ability to manage responsibilities independently
• Advanced numerical skills and proficiency in Excel for data-driven decision making
• Fluent in English
• Proactive, self-starting mindset with a hands-on approach and a drive to make things happen
• Passion for design, lifestyle, and creating meaningful customer experiences

Responsibilities

• Building, leading and managing the Home category products from a global merchandising perspective to meet growth and profitability targets
• Translating global sales performance and market trends into actionable insights and strategic direction for seasonal collections
• Ensuring a balanced and commercially successful product mix that reflects current trends, customer needs, and brand identity
• Driving operational excellence in collection planning, pricing strategy, and product lifecycle management
• Maintaining a holistic view of the business and ensuring strategic decisions are grounded in both data and brand vision

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Textile Product Mills
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees