ABOUT THE BRAND
At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”
Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.
We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.
Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 50 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.
Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.
We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our KARL.COM flagship store, which reaches 96 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.
We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.
The E-Commerce Trading & Catalog Junior Specialist supports the commercial performance of the e-commerce channel through performance analysis, trading execution, and management of the digital product catalog. The role is responsible for maintaining accurate product data, supporting promotional execution, and ensuring timely product activation through the PIM system.
Working closely with the E-Commerce Trading Manager and Site Merchandising team, the position provides performance insights and ensures that product data, catalog management, and trading activities are executed accurately and efficiently to support commercial objectives.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong commercial mindset, analytical skills, and a keen interest in product development within the e-commerce environment.
Performance Reporting & Trading Analysis
Analyze category and product performance by tracking key KPIs including revenue, PCVR%, and ATC%, identifying trends, opportunities, and potential risks.
Support the preparation of weekly trading reports and insights for the e-commerce team.
Monitor product and category performance to support commercial decision-making and trading optimization.
Promotional & Trading Execution
Support the execution and monitoring of promotional and markdown activities in Shopify and markdown tools.
Ensure accurate setup, validation, and monitoring of promotional pricing and discount structures.
Assist in tracking the performance and impact of promotionalcampaigns and pricing adjustments.
Digital Product Catalog Management
Own the PIM system (Akeneo) and manage digital product publication across the e-commerce platform.
Ensure accurate product setup including product attributes, tagging, and product data completeness.
Maintain catalog consistency and data accuracy across the website.
Product Lifecycle & Activation
Manage the digital product lifecycle from product publication through discounting to end-of-season deactivation.
Coordinate seasonal product activation and ensure products are ready for launch according to the trading calendar.
Track seasonal publication status and ensure completeness of product data and activation readiness.
Cross-Team Coordination
Work closely with the E-Commerce Trading Manager and Site Merchandising Coordinator to ensure commercial priorities are reflected on the website.
Coordinate with merchandising and production teams to ensure product information and digital assets are delivered on time.
Support alignment between catalog readiness, product launches, and trading initiatives.
2+ years experience in e-commerce, digital merchandising, or online operations
Degree in Business Administration, E-commerce, Digital Marketing, or a related field
Experience working with PIM systems (e.g., Akeneo) or e-commerce platforms such as Shopify
Strong analytical skills with experience in performance reporting and data analysis
Proficiency in Excel and ability to work with large datasets
Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
Organized and able and able to prioritise and multitask
Analytical mindset with interest in e-commerce performance and trading
Able to work independently as well across teams
Proactive and solution-oriented with a willingness to learn and develop within e-commerce
Flexible and adaptable, with a positive attitude
Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ)·Learning and development courses/training·Opportunity to make an impact·Remote working arrangements·Relocation allowance·Bonus holidays·Working in the heart of Amsterdam·Brand discounts·And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL JOIN #TEAMKARLThe collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today. At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.
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Balancing Parisian heritage and contemporary innovation, the Maison KARL LAGERFELD celebrates the endless creativity of its founder — design icon Karl Lagerfeld — and carries his legacy into the future. Inspired by his own curiosity and passion for innovation, employees are encouraged to explore opportunities, embrace challenges, and shape their futures.
Based between offices in Amsterdam and Paris, KARL LAGERFELD’s international teams are diverse and ambitious — an eclectic, inclusive and powerful community of purpose-driven people. Self-expression and collaboration are at the core of the company ethos, where fresh perspectives are welcomed and integrity is always valued.
From the early phases of your professional journey to new challenges for experienced candidates, careers at KARL LAGERFELD offer the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the world of fashion.
