Merchandiser - Manchester, United Kingdom - Global1stline

Global1stline

Verified Company

Manchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

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 timescales
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 high pace environment
Highly creative with experience in identifying target audiences and devising campaigns that engage, inform and motivate
Uptodate 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