Merchandiser

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