Head of Merchandising & Growth Strategy

Michael Page; Philippines; On-site; PHP 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Competitive salary

Benefits discussed

Job summary

Michael Page in the Philippines seeks a Head of Merchandising to lead strategy, optimise product assortment, and drive profitability across local and imported ranges.

You will mentor a team of merchandising professionals, analyse market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with marketing and sales to align plans with objectives. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• A strong background in retail with merchandising and product management expertise.
• Ability to analyse market trends and consumer behaviour.
• Experience negotiating with suppliers and managing vendor relationships.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with tools and technologies used in retail and merchandising.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement merchandising strategies to drive sales and profitability.
• Analyse market trends and customer preferences to optimise product assortment.
• Collaborate with suppliers on pricing, contracts, and promotions.
• Monitor inventory and ensure timely stock replenishment.
• Review product performance and adjust strategies as needed.
• Coordinate with marketing and sales to align plans with business goals.
• Lead and mentor a merchandising team to achieve department targets.
• Prepare and present sales and market analysis reports to senior management.

Skills

Merchandising

Product management

Market analysis

Vendor negotiations

Leadership

Analytical skills

Retail tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Retail software

Job description

Michael Page in the Philippines seeks a Head of Merchandising to lead strategy, optimise product assortment, and drive profitability across local and imported ranges.

You will mentor a team of merchandising professionals, analyse market trends, negotiate with suppliers, and coordinate with marketing and sales to align plans with objectives. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.