Category Merchandise Manager

International Toy World, Inc.; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

International Toy World, Inc. seeks a Category Merchandising Manager to lead merchandising strategies that boost sales, assortment quality and margins. You will negotiate terms with vendors, ensure competitive products, and visit stores to optimize displays and inventory.

You will identify trends and seek new suppliers to keep the assortment fresh and aligned with customer demand. Regular collaboration with department managers and sales teams will drive improved performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or retail.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel for store and warehouse visits.
• Must be willing to work in MOA Complex, Pasay City.

Responsibilities

• Implement merchandising strategies to meet sales, assortment, and margin goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
• Monitor product assortment, displays, and inventory in stores.
• Stay ahead of trends and identify new suppliers and products.
• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to improve performance.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

As a Category Merchandising Manager, you will develop and execute merchandising strategies to achieve sales, assortment, and margin goals. You’ll negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors, ensuring competitive products and cost efficiency. Regular store visits to assess product displays, assortment quality, and inventory levels will be key to maintaining a fresh and appealing product offering. Additionally, you’ll identify trends and explore new suppliers to keep the assortment innovative and aligned with customer demand.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement merchandising strategies to meet sales, assortment, and margin goals.
• Negotiate favorable terms and pricing with vendors.
• Monitor product assortment, displays, and inventory in stores.
• Stay ahead of trends and identify new suppliers and products.
• Collaborate with department managers and sales teams to improve performance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree holder
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising or retail
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel for store and warehouse visits
• Must be willing to work in MOA Complex, Pasay City