professions

FreshStart UAE; al-Buraymi; On-site; OMR 4,700 - 6,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

FreshStart UAE in Oman is seeking a Merchandising Specialist to plan and execute merchandising strategies that support our brand and business goals.

You will develop plans for all product categories, collaborate with buying, marketing and operations, monitor stores for visual standards, analyze sales data, forecast demand and train staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field.
• 2+ years of merchandising or retail management experience.
• Strong ability to analyze sales data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with visual merchandising and inventory forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product category merchandising plans based on trends and data.
• Collaborate with buying, marketing, and operations to execute plans.
• Conduct store visits to ensure visual merchandising standards.
• Analyze sales data to optimize placement and assortment.
• Forecast demand and plan orders to manage inventory.
• Train store staff on merchandising techniques and product knowledge.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field

Job description

Job Title: Merchandising Specialist

As a Merchandising Specialist, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and maximizing profits for our company. Your main responsibility will be to plan and execute effective merchandising strategies that align with our brand and business goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement merchandising plans for all product categories, taking into consideration customer preferences, market trends, and sales data
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including buying, marketing, and operations to ensure proper execution of merchandising plans
• Conduct regular store visits to monitor compliance with visual merchandising standards and provide feedback to store teams
• Analyze sales data to identify opportunities for product placement and assortment optimization
• Stay updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to make informed decisions on product selection and display
• Manage inventory levels by forecasting demand and planning orders accordingly
• Train store staff on proper merchandising techniques, product knowledge, and visual standards

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing or related field
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising or retail management
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret sales data and make data-driven decisions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a strong eye for visual presentation
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
• Familiarity with retail math concepts such as gross margin, sell-through rate, etc.
• Fluent in English (knowledge of Nepali or Kenyan languages is a plus)
• Must have valid residence visa in Al Buraymi or willing to relocate

We offer a competitive salary of 1300$ along with other benefits.