AVP Merchandising - Gadgets & Electronics

Robinsons Appliances Corp.; Quezon City; On-site; PHP 2,500,000 - 4,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinsons Appliances Corp. is seeking an AVP Merchandising to lead the Gadgets & Electronics category, including laptops, drones, cameras, and other tech products.

You will shape category strategy, drive assortment planning, and manage vendor partnerships to maximize growth and profitability. The role requires 7+ years in merchandising with leadership experience, strong skills in pricing, forecasting, and negotiations, and a track record of expanding market share in omnichannel or consumer

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years in merchandising, category management, or related roles in Gadgets & Electronics.
• 3–5 years of leadership experience managing merchandising teams.
• Strong expertise in category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, and negotiations.
• Experience in omnichannel or consumer electronics retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Gadgets & Electronics category strategy and growth.
• Drive sales, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Develop competitive assortments aligned with customer needs.
• Lead vendor partnerships and exclusive deals.
• Identify new brands and technologies.
• Develop pricing, promotions, and product launches.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and E-commerce.
• Lead and develop the Merchandising team.

Skills

Leadership

Category strategy

Assortment planning

Pricing

Vendor negotiations

Cross-functional collab

Forecasting

Inventory management

Business growth

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

Job description

The AVP for Merchandising is responsible for driving the growth, profitability, and competitiveness of the Gadgets & Electronics category, including laptops, drones, cameras, and other emerging technology products, through effective category strategy, assortment planning, vendor partnerships, pricing, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the overall Gadgets & Electronics category strategy and growth.

• Drive sales, margin, profitability, and inventory productivity.

• Develop competitive assortments aligned with customer needs and technology trends.

• Lead vendor partnerships, negotiations, exclusive deals, and commercial programs.

• Identify new brands, technologies, and business opportunities.

• Develop pricing, promotions, and product launch strategies.

• Work closely with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and E-commerce to ensure effective execution.

• Lead and develop the Merchandising team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Electronics Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. MBA is an advantage.

• 7 or more years of progressive merchandising, category management, buying, or commercial experience, with significant exposure to Gadgets & Electronics.

• At least 3-5 years of leadership experience managing high-performing merchandising or category teams.

• Strong expertise in category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, inventory management, forecasting, and vendor negotiations.

• Proven track record of driving sales growth, profitability, market share, and category expansion.

• Experience managing cross-functional partnerships with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations, and E-commerce teams.

• Experience in omnichannel retail, e-commerce, or consumer electronics retail environments is highly preferred.