Plan and develop merchandising strategies that balance customers’ expectations and company’s objectives
Analyse sales figures, customers reactions and market trends to anticipate product needs and plan product ranges/stock
Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities and time-scales
Maximise customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately
Produce layout plans for stores and maintain store shelves and inventory
Forecast profits/sales and plan budgets
Monitor stock movement and consider markdowns, promotions, price changes, clear outs etc
Build constructive customer relationships and team with channel partners to build pipeline and close deals
Remain up to date with industry’s best practices