Merchandising Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales, profitability, and growth across assigned product categories.
• Manage product assortment, pricing, promotions, and inventory to achieve business objectives.
• Analyze sales and market trends to identify opportunities and optimize category performance.
• Build and maintain lasting relationships with brands, suppliers, and business partners.
• Negotiate commercial terms and secure promotional support to maximize sales and margins.
• Source and introduce new brands and products to enhance the store's offerings.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Operations, and Visual Merchandising teams on campaigns, launches, and in-store initiatives.
• Monitor stock levels and inventory turnover to ensure optimal product availability.
• Prepare forecasts, budgets, and performance reports to support business planning.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of merchandising, buying, category management, or retail planning experience.
• Proven ability to drive sales growth and profitability.
• Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing supplier and brand relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and retail merchandising systems.
• Experience in department stores, retail, FMCG, or consumer goods industries is advantageous
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.