Retail Merchandiser

Retail Merchandiser Retreat Cape Town

 

Our retail client seeks an experience Retail Merchandiser with 5 years experience. Must have solid FMCG Merchandiser experience. Must have Buyer experience: source and select new products/brands, negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms, and place and track purchase orders experience

 

Salary: Market related

 

Minimum Requirements:

Grade 12 with a Diploma or Degree within Marketing or Retail Management or Business Administration or Supply Chain or Inventory Management

5 years experience as a Retail Merchandiser

Buyer experience: Source and select new products/brands, negotiate with suppliers on pricing and terms, and place and track purchase orders experience

Drivers License and own vehicle. (You will be required to travel to the stores)

 

Key Responsibilities

Product Database & Stock Management

Maintain an accurate, neat database of all retail and professional products.

Discontinue old/slow-moving products within existing brands and replace them with new products.

Ensure retail stock is merchandised correctly across all stores.

Sales & Product Analysis

Analyse all product lines to identify fast movers, slow movers, and overall trends.

Provide regular reports and insights to management on sales performance.

Marketing & Customer Engagement

Work with management to align retail promotions with brand positioning.

Supplier & Brand Collaboration

Meet with product reps to identify gaps in ranges, missed opportunities, and potential new lines.

Collaborate with reps to align their marketing strategies with our in-salon promotions.

Arrange and coordinate training sessions with reps for receptionists and salon staff to ensure product knowledge and retail confidence.

Buyer duties

Research and select new products or brands to introduce.

Negotiate prices, terms, and contracts with suppliers.

Place orders for both retail and professional stock.

Manage the purchasing budget and track spend.

 

Please apply online

FROGG Recruitment

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