Merchandising Manager (modern Trade)

Responsibilities

• Planning and executing merchandising strategies to optimize product assortments and maximize sales and profitability.
• Analysing market trends, customer preferences, and sales data to make informed decisions on product selection, pricing, and inventory management.
• Ensure compliance on merchandising new Planogram and POSM.
• Training and Development for Merchandisers every Quarter across all regions.
• Create item and category planning; evaluate assortments and update as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely reporting for upper management.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product development, marketing, and sales, to align merchandising strategies with overall business objectives.
• Overseeing product presentation and visual merchandising to create compelling and attractive displays that enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Monitoring competitor activities and market trends to stay ahead in the market and identify new opportunities for growth.
• Any other task as assigned by management.

Requirements

• BSc / HND in Business Administration, Marketing course, or any relevant field.
• 4 years+ experience in merchandising management.
• Knowledge of market trends and principles.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies.
• Excellent leadership/coaching skill
• Good communication skills
• Negotiation skill
• Goal oriented and target driven.