- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives.
- Analyse sales figures, customer’s reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock.
- Collaborate with buyers, suppliers and distributors to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales.
- Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
- Identifying feasible price points based on market and consumer surveys.
- Preparing budgets and demand/supply forecasts.
- Assisting in the creation of an organised warehouse environment to enable product accessibility.
- Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory.
- Planning product ranges and managing budgets to help predict sales and make smarter decisions in the future.
- Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets.
- Monitor stock movement and consider 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.
Familiarity with sourcing and vendor managementWorking experience in merchandising.Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaignUp-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices