Merchandiser

Merchandiser Responsibilities

Include:

Planning and developing merchandising strategies

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

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

Job brief

We are looking for an experienced merchandiser to produce sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services. You will get the right product, in the right place, time, quantity and price.

Responsibilities

Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers expectations and companys 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

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 industrys best practices

Requirements

Proven working experience in merchandising

Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate

Up-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices

Excellent verbal and written communications skills

Strong listening, presentation and decision making skills

INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IS A MUST