Category Merchandising Manager

SM Retail Inc.; Pasay; On-site; PHP 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Retail Inc. is seeking a Category Merchandising Manager to develop and execute merchandising strategies that drive sales, assortment quality and margins. The role involves negotiating favorable terms with vendors, monitoring displays, assortment and inventory, and coordinating with store teams.

Regular store visits to MOA Complex, Pasay City, and trips to suppliers will be required. The candidate should bring a Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of merchandising or retail experience,

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.

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

Strong communication

Negotiation skills

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

SM Affiliate: International Toyworld, Inc.

Office Location: MOA Complex, Pasay City

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