Senior Merchandiser

Emperor Entertainment (Hong Kong) Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Emperor Entertainment (Hong Kong) Limited seeks a seasoned merchandising professional to lead product development and end-to-end merchandising efforts. You will manage supplier selection, negotiate terms, and coordinate with artiste management to transform IP and event concepts into compelling merchandise.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, strict production schedules, and QC oversight, with a focus on driving sales through strategic campaigns and timely executions.

Qualifications

• Degree or higher diploma in merchandising, supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• 5+ years of solid product development and end-to-end merchandising experience.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Formulate product launch plans including assortment, pricing, inventory, and P&L projections.
• Source and evaluate certified manufacturers; negotiate costings and contracts.
• Oversee end-to-end sample development and coordinate with design and artiste teams.
• Track mass production milestones; conduct QC sampling and enforce packaging compliance.
• Manage procurement budgets, verify contracts, process vendor payments, and support campaigns.

Skills

Merchandising

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project coordination

Communication

Education

Degree / Higher Diploma in Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines

Job description

Merchandising Strategy & Planning: Formulate product launch plans, including assortment mix, pricing, inventory volume, baseline P&L projections, and market research;

Vendor Sourcing & Contract Negotiation: Source and evaluate certified manufacturers; negotiate costings, payment terms, procurement contracts, and warehouse delivery schedules;

Product Development & Creative Coordination: Oversee end-to-end sample development, collaborate with design and artiste management teams on product specs, and coordinate photo shoots and basic retouching;

Production Control & Quality Assurance: Track mass production milestones, conduct QC sampling inspections, manage return protocols, and enforce SKU and packaging compliance;

Operations & Campaign Execution: Manage procurement budgets, verify contracts, process vendor payments, and execute social media promotional campaigns to drive merchandise sales conversions;

Assist with ad-hoc projects as assigned by management.

Requirements:

Degree / Higher Diploma in Merchandising, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines with 5+ years of solid product development and end-to-end merchandising experience;

Strong passion for the entertainment, pop culture, and artiste management industry; possesses a sharp creative mindset to transform artiste IP and event concepts into appealing commercial merchandise;

Proven track record in sourcing compliant factories, managing production schedules, QA/QC sampling, and negotiating supplier terms;

Outstanding interpersonal and cross-functional communication skills; adept at pitching ideas and working smoothly with artiste management teams;

Proficient in spoken and written English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.