Senior Merchandiser

ConFlip; Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 4,400 - 5,900; Full time

Job summary

ConFlip in Al-Kuwait seeks a Senior Merchandiser to analyze market trends, plan assortments, and lead a team of merchandisers.

You will collaborate with buyers to ensure timely product ordering, optimize pricing, and monitor store performance across multiple outlets while staying ahead of industry trends. English fluency is required, and a Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Knowledge of inventory management systems.
• Fluency in English is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze market trends and customer preferences to plan merchandise assortments.
• Develop effective merchandising strategies to optimize sales and profit margins.
• Manage the allocation and replenishment of inventory across multiple stores.
• Collaborate with buyers to ensure timely and accurate ordering of products.
• Oversee the pricing and markdown process to maintain competitive pricing.
• Conduct regular store visits to analyze product placement and make necessary adjustments.
• Lead a team of merchandisers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitor sales performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Inventory management systems

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Senior Merchandiser

We are a leading retail company in Al-Kuwait and we are seeking an experienced Senior Merchandiser to join our team. As a Senior Merchandiser, you will be responsible for analyzing market trends, planning and implementing merchandising strategies, and managing a team of merchandisers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze market trends and customer preferences to plan merchandise assortments
• Develop effective merchandising strategies to optimize sales and profit margins
• Manage the allocation and replenishment of inventory across multiple stores
• Collaborate with buyers to ensure timely and accurate ordering of products
• Oversee the pricing and markdown process to maintain competitive pricing
• Conduct regular store visits to analyze product placement and make necessary adjustments
• Lead a team of merchandisers, providing guidance, training, and performance evaluations
• Monitor sales performance and provide recommendations for improvement
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and consumer behavior

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Minimum of 5 years experience in retail merchandising
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to motivate and develop a team
• Knowledge of inventory management systems
• Fluency in English is required

We offer a competitive salary of 1500$ per month for this full-time position.

This opportunity is open to all nationalities, but preference will be given to Pakistani or Malayalee candidates. If you have a passion for merchandising, strong leadership skills, and are looking for an exciting new challenge in Al-Kuwait, then we would love to hear from you!