Merchandiser

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