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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a detail-oriented and creative Merchandising Coordinator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and developing merchandising strategies, analyzing sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends to anticipate product needs. They will also be collaborating with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts to negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales. The Merchandising Coordinator will also be responsible for maximizing customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately, conducting regular checks to ensure consistent high standards, and using sales data to understand product performance. They will also be expected to forecast profits and sales, and optimize the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas.
Responsibilities
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- Analyze sales figures, customer reactions, and market trends.
- Collaborate with buyers, suppliers, distributors, and analysts.
- Negotiate prices, quantities, and time-scales.
- Maximize customer interest and sales levels by displaying products appropriately.
- Conduct regular checks to ensure consistent high standards.
- Use sales data to understand product performance.
- Forecast profits and sales.
- Optimize the sales volume and profitability of designated product areas.
- Plan product ranges and prepare sales and stock plans.
Requirements
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- Strong analytical, organizational, and creative thinking skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and merchandising software.
- Understanding of customer and market dynamics.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Strong commercial acumen.
- A degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
- Knowledge of retail management best practices.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What is your experience with merchandising strategies?
- How do you analyze sales figures and market trends?
- Can you describe a time when you successfully negotiated with suppliers?
- How do you ensure products are displayed appropriately?
- Can you describe a time when you used sales data to understand product performance?