Retail Merchandising Specialist 13F25

A Retail Merchandising Specialist is a vital link between buyers and the sales team to implement effective merchandise strategies. This role focuses on maximizing sales and profitability by understanding the customer's needs, analyzing market trends, and orchestrating product displays that attract customers to purchase. The specialist scrutinizes inventory levels, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right mix of products and updates pricing to remain competitive. This position requires a keen eye for detail, creativity in visual merchandising, and exceptional coordination skills to facilitate the seamless execution of merchandising plans. Strong interpersonal abilities are paramount, as the role requires coordination with different departments, including sales, marketing, and supply chain teams, to ensure cohesive strategy implementation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandising strategies that meet sales and profitability targets.
• Collaborate with buyers and suppliers to select the right assortment of products.
• Analyze sales trends and customer data to forecast future merchandising needs.
• Create visually appealing product displays to attract customers to the store.
• Ensure merchandise is presented according to the brand's aesthetic and guidelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and collaborate with supply chain to replenish stock efficiently.
• Adjust pricing as necessary in response to market changes and competitor pricing.
• Coordinate with the sales team to train staff on product knowledge and display standards.
• Evaluate store layouts regularly to improve the customer shopping experience.
• Generate reports on sales and inventory performance for management reviews.
• Stay updated on industry trends to innovate merchandising techniques and processes.
• Assist in developing marketing campaigns to enhance product visibility in store.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field is preferred.
• Proven experience as a Merchandising Specialist or in a similar retail position.
• Strong understanding of customer and market dynamics and requirements.
• Exceptional ability to analyze data and forecast future product needs.
• Creative flair and up-to-date knowledge of visual merchandising trends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to liaise with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and retail management software.