Merchandiser

We are looking for an analytical and creative merchandiser to plan and implement merchandising strategies, collaborate with channel partners and build customer relationships.

Merchandiser Responsibilities:

• Planning and developing merchandising strategies.
• Analyzing sales figures, market trends and customer behavior to determine product needs.
• Stocking sales floor shelves and creating attractive product displays.
• Determining the need for and implementing product promotions, price changes, mark downs, clear outs, etc.
• Ensuring retail staff are well informed on product details and promotions.
• Maintaining and tracking inventory.
• Liaising between customer and company.
• Forecasting sales and profits.
• Managing budgets.

Merchandiser Requirements:

• Matric
• Previous experience in merchandising or retail preferred.
• Strong organizational and decision making skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Commercial awareness.
• You must have excellent organizational, interpersonal and decision-making skills, to be able to handle pressure and satisfy customer expectations while meeting company objectives.