Merchandiser

Our client operates as a software as a service company. They provide software platform for consumer goods distribution services.

Job Summary

The Merchandiser plays a pivotal role in managing inventory levels and optimizing product displays within retail stores. They are responsible for monitoring sales performance, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing market trends to maximize profitability and meet customer demand effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and developing merchandising strategies

Analyzing sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs

Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales

Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and the company’s objectives

Analyse sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock

Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales

Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately

Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory

Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets

Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clearouts, etc

Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals

Requirements

At least 1 year and a maximum of 5 years of relevant experience.

Understand retail business dynamics for driving business growth

Excellent communication skills with good listening and problem solving

Disciplined and proactive in managing assigned tasks

Experience in merchandising and sales promotions, managing orders and replenishment

Dynamic, youthful, and energetic.