Job Description

Job Description of Merchandiser –

·        Planning and developing merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and the company’s objectives
·        Analysing sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs
·        Collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and timescales
·        Ensure that stores, shelves, or websites are stocked with the right types and quantities of products
·        Display, arrange, price, and rotate products in store
·        Maintain store shelves by removing dated or damaged products
·        Monitor store inventory based on sales and intake
·        Optimize sales volume and profitability by identifying profitable lines and bestsellers
·        Make recommendations for promotional strategies using sales and pricing data
·        Work and communicate with buyers, suppliers, stores, and distributors
·        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
·        Remain up to date with the industry’s best practices

Qualifications for Merchandiser –

·        1-2 years of experience working in retail or merchandising
·        Excellent analytical skills
·        Strong communication and interpersonal skills
·        Must be committed to providing outstanding customer service
·         Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences