Merchandising Manager

roomZanzibar City

business_centerFull Time

book1 Direct Reports

bookmark Manager

directions_carDriving License Not Required

flagOnly Open to Tanzanian Nationals

businessFMCG, Retail & Wholesale

Summary

The Merchandising manager  will be responsible for sourcing, managing, and curating a company's products and promotional material. Duties to be fulfilled by merchandising manager include overseeing the buying process, forecasting inventory demands and trends, and negotiating with suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
  • Analyze 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
  • Maximize 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

Education and Qualifications

  • BS/MA degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Economics or any other related field.

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

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FMCG, Retail & Wholesale: 4 Years

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