Junior Product Merchandiser

Edward H. Wolf & Sons, Inc.; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gymwear brand in Dubai seeks a Junior Product Merchandiser. This role focuses on product development and merchandising strategy, requiring keen market insight, excellent communication skills, and a degree in a relevant field. The successful candidate will play a vital role in shaping the product assortment for a global audience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product merchandising.
• Proven experience in the fashion or activewear industry.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of the product development strategy aligning with brand identity.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and competitor strategies.
• Assist in developing pricing strategies and sales forecasting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project Management

Communication

Collaborative abilities

Attention to detail

Interest in fitness & activewear

Education

Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in Dubai in 2016, SQUATWOLF is a gymwear brand made for athletes who push limits, in and out of the gym. What started in the Middle East has grown into a global movement, with customers in 100+ countries. We’re on a mission to elevate the human experience through high-performance gear that drives strength, progress, and purpose.

As we level up, we’re building a bold, creative team that’s hungry to make an impact. If you're ready to shape the future of gymwear and be part of something powerful, you’re in the right place.

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Role Summary

The Junior Product Merchandiser at SQUATWOLF will be at the forefront of our product development and merchandising strategy. This role requires a meticulous individual with a keen eye for market trends, consumer preferences, and the ability to translate insights into a compelling product assortment. As a vital part of our team, you will contribute to shaping the visual identity of SQUATWOLF through strategic merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Product Curation:
  • Support the creation of the product development strategy that aligns with SQUATWOLF's brand identity, target audience, and market trends.
• Market Analysis:
  • Conduct regular market research to identify emerging trends, competitor strategies, and consumer preferences.
• Project Management & Master data:
  • Support the full product team during the development season, from briefing to Line close stages providing the Product Master data to the rest of the business.
• Collection Development:
  • Support in monitoring the development of the collections and constantly coordinate with the Design and Product Development teams, guiding the optimal balance between design vision and commercial goals to ensure adherence with the Merchandising plan.
• Price Strategy:
  • Support in developing pricing strategies in collaboration with the planning & finance team, considering market positioning, production costs, and perceived value.
• Sales Forecasting:
  • Support in providing a Sales forecasting estimation to ensure raw materials are timely ordered.
• Go-to-Market:
  • Support the creation of the go-to-market calendar for product launches, which will subsequently guide the overarching marketing initiatives.
• Sell-in campaigns:
  • Preparation for the sales campaign: merchandising overviews, sell-in tools and product presentations that should assist and provide the Sales team with the necessary information to effectively sell the collection.

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion Management, Business or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in product merchandising.
• Proven experience in product merchandising within the fashion or activewear industry.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Project Management skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and a strong aesthetic sense.
• General interest in fitness & activewear

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for fashion and fitness, and you're ready to shape the product landscape of a leading gym wear brand, we invite you to apply for the Junior Product Merchandiser position at SQUATWOLF.