Retail Merchandiser

JOB SUMMARY
Merchandisers play a key role within a company as profitability can be affected by how successfully they undertake their work: through shrewd planning, careful purchasing and sensible promotions profits can be enhanced.
Retail merchandisers are responsible for ensuring that the right amount of goods are available in store being sold at the right price.
RESPONSIBILITIES
> Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
> Analyse sales figures, customers 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, clear outs etc
> Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals
> working closely with buyers and other merchandisers to plan product ranges
> Meeting suppliers, distributors and analysts
> Managing budgets
> Predicting sales and profits
> Using specialist computer software including databases
> Visiting manufacturers, stores and suppliers
> Negotiating prices, quantities and delivery time-scales
> Supervising and training junior staff
> Handling supply/production problems as they arise
> Setting stock promotions/price reductions as appropriate
> Promoting best selling items in order to maximise profits
> Making financial presentations to senior managers
> Assessing sales performance of ranges
QUALIFICATION
> Proven working experience in merchandising
> BS degree in Marketing or related field
> Strong listening, presentation and decision making skills
MODE OF APPLICATION
Interested Candidates/Applicants should forward a Copy of their CVs to the HR: [email protected]