Retail Merchandiser

What they do

• working closely with buyers and other merchandisers to plan product ranges.
• meeting with suppliers, distributors and analysts.
• managing budgets.
• predicting sales and profits.
• negotiating quantities and delivery time-scales.
• supervising and training junior staff.
• managing levels and distribution of stock.
• handling supply/production problems as they arise.
• setting stock promotions/price reductions as appropriate.
• making financial presentations to senior managers.
• assessing sales performance of different ranges.

Qualifications

• BA/BS (business, marketing, accounting, or management beneficial).
• Relevant retail or office work experience.
• General graduate store management training programs recommended.
• Commercial awareness.
• Communication and interpersonal skills.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• IT skills.