Brand Specialist

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM Who We Are At Fossil Group , we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values: Authenticity , Grit , Curiosity , Humor , and Impact . If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you. Make An Impact: Fossil Group is searching for a Brand Specialist to support the Emporio Armani business. The Brand Specialist for Emporio Armani is responsible for assisting the Brand Director in developing product assortments and implementing strategic business initiatives to achieve sales and profitability targets. This role focuses on driving category business strategies, particularly in the area of merchandising, and requires frequent collaboration with cross-functional teams, regional partners, and licensors. The ideal candidate will possess strong merchandising and line development knowledge, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a prestigious luxury brand and offers room for professional growth and development. This role is a hybrid position, requiring you to be onsite Monday through Thursday, with the option to work remotely on Fridays. What you will do in this role: Merchandising/Line Development: Support the build of seasonal line plans with strategies that communicate future product development needs to the design team. Manage global pricing with a focus on meeting margin objectives; responsible for competitive market and trend analysis to provide regional product assortments. Analyze and provide feedback on retail sales and shipping. Inventory Management/Planning: Global assortment management; partner with Brand Manager and planning team on immediate inventory needs and allocation; attend monthly calls with supply chain planner to monitor flow of inventory and timeliness of new product introductions. Manage and identify quarterly status changes/ markdown list in partnership with regional merchants and licensors. Sales: Lead sales coordination meetings with regional merchant teams & provide global guidance for each seasonal product delivery. Responsible for managing direction for content included in “Go To Market” materials including strategic product initiatives and seasonal newness assortments. Marketing: Partner with the marketing team on all operational marketing activities (product selection for campaign assets, fixtures, packaging, window kits,etc.) Cross functional partnerships: interface with product development, design, regional merchants, licensor contacts, senior management, marketing and planning. Fixture: Manage new product enhancements development for watch categories as well as new fixture process. Act as the liaison between licensor and internal environmental design Armani Boutiques: Support the day-to-day initiatives of Armani Boutiques in collaboration with Brand Director and Coordinator Who You Are: Requirements Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience Minimum 3-4+ years of brand, planning, or buying experience Success in building collaborative partnerships Experience driving business forward Retail selling analysis experience required Proficient Microsoft office with Excel, Google Enterprise products SAP experience is a plus What We Offer: Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs At Fossil Group , we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. If you need any accommodations during the interview process, just let us know at [email protected] .