Merchandiser

The merchandiser is responsible for analyzing sales and market trends, managing product inventory and placement, creating attractive in-store displays to maximize sales and customer engagement, implementing promotions and pricing strategies, and coordinating with suppliers, vendors, and retail staff to ensure products are available, well-presented, and meet company goals.

Responsibilities

Sales & Market Analysis:

• Analyze sales figures, market trends, and customer behavior to identify product needs and forecast demand.
• Research new products and market opportunities.
• Track the status of seasonal and fashion orders, ensuring goods are received on time as per launch schedules.
• Produce and present accurate sales projections, reports, and performance dashboards.
• Monitor sales performance against budget, last week, and last year, sharing regular updates with management.

Inventory Management:

• Monitor and manage stock levels to ensure product availability.
• Stock shelves, replenish merchandise, and track inventory movement.
• Manage stock movement between stores, ensuring optimal product allocation based on sales trends and store performance.

Display & Promotion:

• Plan and create eye-catching product displays and promotional setups to attract customers.
• Implement product promotions, price changes, and clearance events.

Vendor & Supplier Relations:

• Liaise with buyers, suppliers, and manufacturers to negotiate prices and manage product deliveries.
• Coordinate with vendors to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time.
• Coordinate with the Brand Manager on product launches, visual merchandising, and promotional campaigns to enhance brand visibility and sales.

Customer & Store Relations:

• Provide customer service and information to retail store staff.
• Ensure the retail environment is conducive to maximizing sales and customer satisfaction.

Strategy & Planning:

• Assist in development and implementation of merchandising strategies and sales strategies.
• Manage budgets and prepare sales projections.
• Prepare and analyze replenishment reports and communicate findings with the Brand Manager and store teams.
• Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans in coordination with the Brand Manager.
• Monitor sales performance and analyze bestsellers, fast-moving, and slow-moving items, recommending strategies such as price adjustments or promotions where necessary.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a merchandising role; prior luxury fashion retail experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to forecast and plan effectively.
• Excellent reporting, data analysis, and stock management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and maintain brand communication.
• Highly detail-oriented, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• English language mandatory
• Arabic language preferable

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ﷼7,000.00 - ﷼8,000.00 per month