- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and the company’s objectives
- Analyse sales figures, customer 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, clearouts 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
Retail Pro experience is a #MustRetail Fashion experience is a #MustUp-to-date with the latest merchandising trends and best practicesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong listening, presentation, and decision-making skillsCommercial acumen and the ability to “decode” customersBS degree in Marketing or a related field