I am excited to apply for the Regional Merchant role at Lululemon. With over seven years of experience in merchandising and visual strategy for global fashion brands, I have developed strong expertise in assortment planning, guest insights, and KPI-driven business analysis. My career has been built on translating global product strategies into relevant, profitable assortments tailored to local markets—an experience I am eager to bring to your team. At H&M Canada, I currently manage visual merchandising and commercial strategies, balancing global directives with local market insights across the Vancouver region. My role includes analyzing weekly sales reports and KPIs to adjust product flow, ensure buy accuracy, and identify fast-turn opportunities. Collaborating with store and regional leaders, I have strengthened my ability to connect merchandising decisions with both financial outcomes and guest experience. Earlier in my career at Coltenis (representing Lacoste), I partnered directly with buyers to recommend which designs and assortments should be introduced in stores, based on target consumer profiles and regional demand. This experience taught me to combine trend awareness, guest insights, and market dynamics to curate assortments that maximized profitability and strengthened brand presence across different regions. Beyond my professional experience, movement has always been a central part of my life. I was a professional tennis player in Colombia and today I train in Hyrox, which fuels my passion for performance, resilience, and wellbeing. This personal connection to sport allows me to approach merchandising with authenticity, aligning seamlessly with Lululemon’s culture of mindfulness, community, and guest-centered innovation. I am inspired by Lululemon’s mission to create transformative products and guest experiences, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute my expertise in regional insights, assortment strategy, and leadership to your merchandising team. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to discuss how my experience and values align with Lululemon’s vision. Warm regards, Luzmar Perez Garcia
· Partnered with buyers to recommend which designs and assortments should be introduced in stores, based on consumer profiles and regional demand trends.
· Designed assortments and floor layouts to highlight seasonal key items and maximize sell-through.
· Provided regional product insights to adapt global guidelines to local market demand, ensuring assortments were relevant for diverse store clusters.
· Partnered with stock and planning teams to ensure product availability matched assortment strategy and promotional priorities