Merchandiser
Full time
at Iiqaf
in
UAE
Posted on November 3, 2024
Job details
We are looking for an experienced Merchandiser to produce sales by providing point-of-purchase and shelf management services. You will get the right product, in the right place, time, quantity and price.
Responsibilities
- Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and the 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 a pipeline and close deals.
- Remain up to date with industry’s best practices.
Requirements
- 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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