Associate Merchandise/Brand Manager (Beauty Division)

RUSTAN COMMERCIAL CORPORATION; Makati; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Rustan Commercial Corporation in Makati seeks an Associate Merchandise/Brand Manager to craft financial, marketing and promotional plans that drive sales and margins for its brands. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective plan execution and act as the primary liaison with principals.

A business or merchandising degree and a minimum of 3 years in retail merchandising, preferably in beauty, are required. The role offers growth in a dynamic luxury retail environment.

Qualifications

• College degree in Business or Merchandising.
• At least 3 years of merchandise management experience in retail, preferably beauty.

Responsibilities

• Formulate financial, marketing and promotional plans to meet sales objectives.
• Ensure profitability and margin growth for brands/categories.
• Coordinate with other functional groups for plan execution.
• Serve as main liaison between principals and the organization.

Skills

Well-organized

Timely decisions

Action-oriented

Adaptable

Interpersonal skills

Assertive

Energetic

Sales reports

Inventory reports

Budgeting

Financial statements

Strategic marketing

Trend forecasting

Merchandise management

Marketing

Merchandising

Market trends

Excel

Word processing

Creative

Innovative

Written communication

Verbal communication

Analytical

Mathematics

Negotiation

Education

College degree in Business or Merchandising

Job description

The Associate Merchandise/Brand Manager (AMM) is responsible for the formulation of financial, marketing and promotional plans and strategies in order to meet sales objectives. He/she ensures profitability, efficient operation and continued sales and margin growth of his/her brands and/or categories under their Merchandising Division. He/she coordinates with other functional groups to ensure effective implementation of the plans for the brand/category. The AMM also acts as the main contact person between the principals and the organization.

Education

• College degree of a Business or Merchandising course

Minimum Work Experience

• At least 3 years relevant experience in merchandise management with exposure in the retail industry, preferably with background in Beauty.

Skills & Knowledge

• Well-organized and detail-oriented

• Able to make timely decisions and anticipate problems

• Action-oriented

• Adaptable

• Good interpersonal skills, assertive and energetic

• Advanced knowledge in preparation of sales/inventory reports, budget, financial statements, strategic marketing and trend forecasting

• Excellent skills in Merchandise Management, Marketing and Merchandising

• Extensive knowledge of market trends

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and word processing applications

• Creative/innovative

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Analytical

• Good in math

• Negotiation skills