MERCHANDISER – DURBAN

MERCHANDISER – DURBAN Our client, a well-known supplier is looking for a Ladieswear Merchandiser to join their team. You will be responsible for a number of your own accounts, but will report into a Senior Manager. Experience with the large retailers is essential. REQUIREMENTS Minimum 3-5 Years’ experience within the Fashion Retail Clothing Industry. Matric + relevant tertiary education. Experience in Ladieswear will be advantageous. Excellent planning + people management skills. Pay high attention to detail. Computer Literate (MS Excel + MS Office) Willing to travel locally RESPONSIBILITIES: Styling and price Negotiation Travel locally to meet customers Product Development Strategic Planning Brand Development Sales Management Brand development, providing a range of products that will be suitable for the customer Analysing past sales figures/trends to anticipate future product needs. Relaying the merchandise plan to the buyer who, in turn, can decide on what products, styles, colours etc. to purchase Planning product ranges Liaising with buyers, suppliers and distributors Forecasting sales, and optimising the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas Planning budgets and presenting sales forecasts and figures for new ranges Analysing every aspect of bestsellers (for example, the bestselling price points, colours or styles) and ensuring that they reach their full potential Maintaining awareness of competitors' performance Monitoring slow sellers Identifying production difficulties and dealing with any problems or delays as they arise RITE-FIT STAFFING Please email: admin1@ritefit.co.za PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU MEET THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS. UNSUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE. YOU MAY ONLY APPLY IF YOU LIVE IN AND HAVE A VALID WORK PERMIT FOR SOUTH AFRICA.


Consultant Name: Ritefit Admin