Job Description

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

Remain up to date with industry s best practices

Requirements and skills

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

Commercial acumen and the ability to decode customers

BS degree in Marketing or related field

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Education