We are curreklty recruiting for an award winning furnishings brand with ambitious growth plans. As Merchandise Manager, you will lead a team of 10 merchandisers, overseeing both local and offshore operations to optimise stock placement and performance. Your role will foster team growth and upskill to a high performing team. You'll collaborate closely with the buying team, guiding product development and range planning strategies. Proactively recommending and deciding on product launches and lifecycle stages, you'll enhance commercial insight and decision-making.
The Role:
Develop and implement merchandising strategies to achieve sales, profitability, and inventory goals.
Analyse sales data, market trends, and customer preferences to make informed buying decisions, ensuring effective inventory management.
Monitor inventory levels and manage stock replenishment to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams for timely product delivery and implement inventory control systems to optimise stock turnover.
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and vendors, conduct performance evaluations, and address issues promptly.
Manage product lifecycle from introduction to clearance, plan and execute promotions, and monitor competitor pricing to adjust strategies.
Lead and mentor the merchandise team, provide guidance, conduct performance reviews, and create a positive work environment.
Organise training sessions to enhance team skills and present regular performance reports to senior management.
Analyse sales reports to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
Use data-driven insights to inform future merchandising decisions and present regular performance reports to senior management.
Work with the sales team to understand customer needs, partner with marketing to develop advertising campaigns, and coordinate with supply chain and logistics to ensure timely product delivery and distribution.
This role may involve occasional travel to trade shows, vendor meetings, and company sites.
Who we are looking for:
Exceptional analytical skills for interpreting sales data and market trends.
Excellent skills in negotiation and vendor management.
Proficiency in inventory management and merchandising software.
Creative and strategic thinker with a keen eye for design and trends.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Collaborative team player.
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At We Are Adam, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles!
We are more than happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require.
