Merchandiser

Position title

Merchandiser

Description

We are looking for a competent Retail buyer to select and purchase lines of products on behalf of our company. The role is very important since our business activities cannot begin without the necessary stock.

The quality and variety of products on our shelves are essential for our success. Therefore, the ideal candidate must be a responsible individual with great attention to detail. As a retail buyer, you will also need to negotiate with suppliers to secure competitive prices.

The goal is to ensure that the business will always have adequate stock that meets its requirements. That way we can deliver value to our customers through high-quality products and facilitate sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

• identifying and meeting suitable suppliers/manufacturers
• visiting fashion shows and trade fairs to look for new products
• managing stock levels
• negotiating prices, quantities and delivery time-scales
• pitching ideas
• producing reports and forecasts
• financial administration
• managing junior staff
• liaising with other employees about sales performances
• reviewing what is and isn’t working
  
  

• Commercial awareness
• Confidence
• Ability to make decisions
• Ability to cope with pressure
• Maths skills
• IT skills
• Good team working skills
• Interpersonal skills, particularly in negotiating
• Effective organisational skills