Merchandiser

 

Recruiter:

Cre8work

Job Ref:

3619842020

Date posted:

Friday, November 4, 2022

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa


SUMMARY:
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JOB DESCRIPTION:

Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Monitoring sales and identifying any losses or stock wastage
  • Working with suppliers and distributors to negotiate prices and order large volumes
  • Collaborate with executives, marketers, and salespeople to set prices that are good for the market and profit
  • Getting to know the customer base and understanding their motivation and sales drivers
  • Reviewing customer feedback to predict sales trends and seasonal stock demand
  • Briefing staff on stock display and rotation to ensure every space is optimized
  • Researching and monitoring industry trends and consumer behaviour to anticipate demand and changes in buying patterns
  • Making predictions based on sales data, customer feedback and market trends
  • Assessing the effectiveness of different product displays and store layouts on sales figures
  • Reviewing competitors, including pricing, profit, marketing and other progress

 

Skills and qualifications

 

  • Must have matric
  • Excellent communication skills, including speaking, writing, and listening
  • Strong time management abilities, including planning and prioritizing workloads
  • Effective strategic planning, both for the short-term and long-term
  • Thorough understanding of merchandising trends and industry best practices
  • In-depth knowledge of industry-specific trends and issues
  • Exceptional ability to analyze data and draw relevant conclusions
  • Creative and innovative thinking
  • Experience in preparing and delivering presentations to managers, staff and suppliers

A proven track record of achieving excellent results with merchandising strategies and promotional activity

 

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