Description

Our client, a well-known supplier is looking for a Ladieswear Merchandiser to join their team. You will be responsible for a number of your own accounts, but will report into a Senior Manager. Experience with the large retailers is essential.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum 3-5 Years’ experience within the Fashion Retail Clothing Industry.
Matric + relevant tertiary education.
Experience in Ladieswear will be advantageous.
Excellent planning + people management skills.
Pay high attention to detail.
Computer Literate (MS Excel + MS Office)
Willing to travel locally

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Styling and price Negotiation
Travel locally to meet customers
Product Development
Strategic Planning
Brand Development
Sales Management
Brand development, providing a range of products that will be suitable for the customer
Analysing past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs.
Relaying the merchandise plan to the buyer who, in turn, can decide on what products, styles, colours etc. to purchase
Planning product ranges
Liaising with buyers, suppliers and distributors
Forecasting sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas
Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges
Analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential
Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance
Monitoring slow sellers
Identifying production difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise

Please send your resume/CV