PR/116415 | Merchandise Manager

Responsibilities:

• Plan and choose non-food items to sell in stores

• Create and follow plans to achieve sales and extra income

• Manage and control budgets for each supplier

• Assess customer demand, including price, quality, and availability

• Analyze and predict future market trends, ready to adapt to changes

• Implement store policies

• Regularly evaluate the company's financial budgets

• Understand the seasonality and popularity of products

• Regularly review sales and discount performance

• Manage stock levels

• Respond to changes in demand and logistics

• Negotiate contract terms with suppliers

• Maintain relationships with current suppliers and find new ones

• Participate in promotions and understand customer needs

• Write reports and forecast sales levels for the Senior Commercial Manager

• Work with store staff to ensure supply meets demand

• Train and mentor junior staff members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, international business administration, or a related field

• At least 6 years of experience in sourcing or buying non-food products

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead a merchandising team

• Excellent negotiation skills and a good sense of merchandising and commercial acumen

• Initiative, proactive, positive attitude, and a can-do mindset

• Ability to multitask, respond quickly, and work under pressure

• Detail-oriented and result-driven

• Proficient in both spoken and written English.

• Excellent computer skills, especially in using MS Office